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MARCELLO MANOR

Now Accepting Applications

New Destiny is accepting applications for 38 affordable, service-enriched apartments in a newly constructed building in the northwest Bronx. The anticipated occupancy date is September 2008. Marcello Manor will serve the general public and domestic violence survivors in shelter.

GENERAL POPULATION
Click here to find out about eligibility requirements and to download an application.

General Population applicants may also request an application by mail:

Citywide Supportive Housing Inc.
Attn: Application Request
1140 Broadway, Suite 1002
New York, NY 10001

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application request and mail the request by April 18th, 2008.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
Marcello Manor will set aside apartments for domestic violence survivors.
Click here to find out about eligibility requirements and to download an application.

Applicants who are domestic violence survivors may also request an application by mail:

Marcello Manor Application Request
New Destiny Housing Corporation
1140 Broadway, Suite 1002
New York, NY 10001

Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application request and mail the request by May 20th, 2008.

SAVE THE DATE! New Destiny’s Annual Cocktail Benefit will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. This year’s honorees: Deborah Van Amerongen , Scott Stringer, Mo Vaughn, and Albert Butzel. Click here for more information.

Mayor Bloomberg announces six new program and policy initiatives for domestic violence shelter residents on October 25, 2007, including Domestic Violence Advantage, a rental subsidy program tailored to the needs of shelter residents. Click here to read the press release.

HousingLink to sponsor two training workshops on DV Advantage in January 2008. Click here for information about training.

IBO releases report on “City Spending on Domestic Violence.” Programs to address long-term needs—such as permanent housing-receive smallest share of City’s spending. Click here to read the report.

Victory for the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Permanent Housing


Our mission is to increase the housing and services available to low-income domestic violence survivors in New York City. We develop and manage our own housing, assist other nonprofits to develop housing, and provide training and technical assistance to domestic violence survivors and their advocates.

Hiding Your Internet Tracks From Your Abuser

*Beware* Internet Safety Concerns

If you are in an abusive relationship and your abuser has access to your computer, it is important that you take precautionary steps to hide your internet activities. Many browser types have features that display recently visited sites.

Click here to learn more about steps you can take to erase your tracks on the computer.

Click here to enter New Destiny’s Online Housing Resource Center for Domestic Violence Survivors

Housing Policy Updates:

HRA Rolls Out Advantage NY… Including the NEW Domestic Violence Advantage Program
Changes to VAWA allow victims of domestic violence to bifurcate (split) their Section 8 assistance from their abusers’
As of May 14, 2007 NYCHA is no longer accepting Section 8 applications for non-emergency applicants. DV Section 8 vouchers are still available click here to learn more.
DV Section 8 Vouchers Available
NYCHA Expands DV Criteria
As HSP Enters Fourth Year; tenants may be able to switch to Advantage NY

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