Promoting a partnership between local, state and federal governments,
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR),
the City of New York and the Borough of the Bronx came together
on January 16, 2003 in an effort to bring more housing to victims
of domestic violence. Borough President, Adolfo Carrion, joined
with HUD and the other agencies to break ground on what will be
a newly constructed licensed transitional residence. The "Bronx
House" will serve seventy victims of domestic violence (27
women and 43 children). The six-story residence will offer twenty-seven
apartments (seven studios, five one-bedrooms, eleven two-bedrooms
and four three-bedroom units) when completed.
One hundred percent of the $6.5 million project is financed by
grants provided by HUD, New York State, New York City, and various
foundations, banks and individuals. HUD's portion consisted of a
$420,000 grant under its Supportive
Housing Program (SHP) to aid in construction and administrative
costs. Safe Horizon, a nonprofit welfare advocacy organization,
will operate the social service program of the facility, providing
legal referrals, counseling, safety planning, living skills and
job readiness training, and assistance with finding permanent housing
for the residents. The New York State Association for Retarded Citizens
will provide full-time daycare on site for thirty-one children.
Completion of the project is expected in 2004.
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