BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG) — A Binghamton-based organization designed to help families and individuals lead a better life was awarded millions in funding on Tuesday, as part of a larger $125 million project to create affordable housing to help people experiencing homelessness across New York State.
Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, Inc. was awarded $8.3 million for the substantial rehabilitation and new construction of two residential buildings in Binghamton that will preserve 14 existing units and create seven new units of permanent supportive housing. These measures will total 69 beds across two three-story buildings, according to information from Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office.
Along with the creation of new units, the funding will allow the Griswold Street Apartments to transition from natural gas to an electric building system that’ll provide both head and central air conditioning.
The project is part of a $125 million funding initiative aimed at creating affordable housing for the homeless across the state. The funding is spread out to 13 projects that will generate 645 units and nearly 1,000 beds of permanent supportive, transitional, and emergency housing for people who have experienced homelessness.
The grants were awarded through a competitive process by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. The program is part of the governor’s $25 billion housing plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes in New York State. This includes 10,000 homes with support services for vulnerable populations.
As for the funding from Broome County, Mark Silvania, chief executive officer for Greater Opportunities for Broome and Chenango, praised the HHAP for the award and what it will accomplish.
“This support is instrumental in making our vision a reality,” Silvania said. “Without the backing of funders like HHAP, the battle against homelessness would be nearly impossible,” he said. “We are excited to see the positive impact these improvements will have on our community and the lives of those we serve,” he said.
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