New – Our First Project in Queens
Rising 21 stories, our first affordable rental project in Queens is nearing completion. With 139 residential units, the project, located in transportation rich Jamaica, will have 69 units reserved for families coming directly from NYC domestic violence shelters. Building amenities include multi-purpose residents’ lounge, children’s room, library/computer room, and secure outdoor space with a children’s […]
Advocacy News
From its inception, New Destiny has advocated to ensure that domestic violence survivors and families have access to permanent housing resources, and data has always been an important element of this work. Through two recent grants, from the American Heart Association’s Bernard J. Tyson Impact Fund and Trinity Church Wall Street, we have launched a […]
New Board Members
W are proud to announce the appointment of Mark Jacobson, the founder and Managing Director of LegalSearch, Inc., and Blanca Ramirez, Vice President of Acquisition and Origination at New York-based Hudson Housing Capital, to the New Destiny board of directors. Blanca Ramirez is Vice President of Acquisition and Origination at New York-based Hudson Housing Capital […]
The Bryant – new construction photos
In time for the cold weather, much of the construction on The Bryant has moved indoors. Masonry work is in progress, windows, metal panels and sheetrock are being installed, and electrical and plumbing work are ongoing. Slated to be finished summer 2021, The Bryant will have 62 units with 37 units for households headed by […]
Our award-winning building, The Jennings
New Destiny is committed to developing affordable housing that is well designed, provides a healthy environment, and incorporates sustainable, green materials. We are thrilled that our most recently completed building, The Jennings, a 42‑unit service-enriched affordable building in the Bronx, has received two awards for its unique design by the project’s architect, Alexander Gorlin Associates: […]
The Bryant Summer 2020 Update
Our new Executive Director, Nicole Branca, center, and our housing development team – Joan Beck, Director, Housing Development (3rd from right), and Richard Conley, Senior Director, Real Estate (far left) – joined architect Magnusson Architecture and Planning and general contractor G.P. Group at The Bryant, our 62-unit service-enriched affordable housing project under construction in the […]
Introducing our new Executive Director
We are excited to share that Nicole Branca, Associate Commissioner, Community Services, at the NYC Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS), has been selected as New Destiny’s next Executive Director. She will begin her tenure on August 10, when Carol Corden, our Executive Director will be stepping down after 23 years of leading New Destiny. We […]
A Milestone – Topping Off The Bryant
We are just days away from “topping off” The Bryant — our 62‑unit service-enriched affordable project under construction in the Bronx. Construction now turns to the interior including partitioning and framing out the apartments and installing kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Thirty-seven apartments at The Bryant will be set aside for homeless domestic violence survivors coming […]
Construction at The Bryant
Construction at The Bryant, our 62-unit project currently under construction in the Bronx is making great progress. We’ve reached the 7th floor with one more floor to go. Inside they are framing the rooms, and installing bathtubs and door frames on some of the lower floors.
Reimagining Domestic Violence Services
By Carol Corden, Executive Director Recently, Governor Cuomo released the final report of the COVID-19 Domestic Violence Task Force, comprised of 27 national experts in domestic violence. The report set out to reimagine a more survivor-centered and culturally competent world for domestic violence survivors seeking services. The Task Force identified solutions that place the needs […]