Thank you to the NYC Council for holding a timely hearing on such an important topic.
Expanding Virtual Community Access Available to LGBTQ Older Adults
With Stonewall CDC, the VSC is able to support its own LGBTQ community, which often faces additional challenges that are not addressed by typical older adult programming and services. Recognizing that this group is often the most isolated and may lack support networks, the partnership creates a safe space for the VSC’s population to engage with the LGBTQ community.
We Are Their Trusted Partners
This detailed report reflects on Selfhelp’s service model, analyzing how our clients have fared, and how well we have done as an organization in helping them through the early months of the COVID pandemic.
Affordable Housing for Older Adults
Selfhelp offers its proven, effective approach for creating affordable housing for older adults, including its distinctive service model and guidance for location, design, financing, and operation.
Health Department amends staffing, spending regulations for nursing homes
The state Department of Health has unveiled several changes to new staffing and spending rules for nursing homes, including the elimination of a minimum penalty for facilities that prove a mitigating circumstance prevented them from meeting the required nurse-staffing ratios.
Selfhelp Community Services Shares How to Prepare for the Next Emergency
Formed in 1936 by refugees from Nazi Germany, Selfhelp Community Services had the initial goal of helping Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany to rebuild their lives through job training and providing homes.
New trauma-sensitive approach for aiding Holocaust survivors transforms how care is delivered
An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor lies on his back while a white-coated dentist with pliers approaches, preparing to pull an infected tooth. Feeling frail, helpless and a little confused, the survivor flashes back to Nazi medical experiments, panics, and is unable to undergo the procedure.
He Knew He Would Be a Dancer, but Not Where It Might Lead
Queens councilwomen to hold scam prevention workshop for seniors
Councilwomen Sandra Ung and Linda Lee will be holding a bilingual virtual workshop for seniors on Wednesday, Aug. 24, to help prevent them from being scammed.
TF Cornerstone Completes 1,194-Unit Residential Complex In Hunter’s Point South, Queens
TF Cornerstone has completed its dual-tower residential complex at 52-03 and 52-41 Center Boulevard in Hunter’s Point, Queens. Together, the buildings comprise 1,194 rental units including 719 permanently affordable home, a 150-vehicle parking garage, and a 7,700-square-floor community center.
