Westhab and Yonkers Family YMCA Team Up to Strengthen Residence Yonkers
The Yonkers Family YMCA will be partnering with Westhab in order to strengthen its commitment to affordable housing. Westhab, a leader in affordable housing and social services, will provide its services to the 75 residents of the Y. The partnership, set to begin in October, will continue for both organizations, a tradition in program innovation in service to the community.
Westhab case managers will join YMCA staff and serve the Y’s residents with intensive case management and other supportive services that meet life planning goals, as well as social service and health-related needs. “We are thrilled to have Westhab at the Y! Our residents will be provided with solid case management that we will couple with our community health and wellness programming. This partnership cements our commitment to affordable housing in Yonkers and provides people with a greater opportunity to chart a different path for themselves,” stated Lucria Ortiz, President and CEO of the YMCA.
As the largest nonprofit provider of affordable housing in Yonkers, Westhab continues making an impact, by employing a true community development approach Lucria Ortiz, Yonkers YMCA President & CEO (left) and Richard Nightingale, Westhab President & CEO (right) to all it serves. “Everyone in our community deserves a quality place to call home. We are excited to deepen our partnership with the Yonkers Family Y to deliver the services these residents need to thrive,” stated Rich Nightingale, President, and CEO of Westhab.
The Y’s Single Room Occupancy (SROs) are available to adult men only. Vacancies occur on a rolling basis and a waitlist is maintained. All residents of the Y are fully screened, oriented to the community, and welcomed. If you know someone who is in need of a place to stay for the short- term or even an extended period, contact the Y at 914-963-0183.
About the Yonkers Family Y: The Yonkers Family YMCA is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity for all. We are focused on uplifting our community through the positive development of our youth, promotion of healthy living and fulfilling our social responsibility. We believe in social justice and are guided by a strong spiritual foundation. We work globally and locally for the overall success of our community. Visit www.yoymca.org
About Westhab: Westhab’s mission of Building Communities. Changing Lives. focuses on comprehensive community development, investing in communities, and empowering people to reach their goals and live their dreams. Visit www.westhab.org
Rent is a flat $480 for individuals with income. If they have DSS we will take the $677.
All applications can be dropped off in person at the Y to the attention of Westhab Housing or emailed to Sarah Lonergan sarah.lonergan@westhab.org.