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OTDA Helps Open Homeless Housing Project in Albany

Albany, NY - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently helped Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless open its new Sheridan Hollow Housing project, while recognizing November as Homeless Awareness Month, at an event in Albany.

State Awards Homelessness Prevention Funds

Albany, NY - October 22, 2009 - The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that it has awarded homelessness prevention grants of more than $1.3 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to Broome County and the City of Troy in Rensselaer County.

State Announces $25 Million in Stimulus Funding to Prevent Homelessness

Albany, NY - August 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the award of nearly $25 million in homelessness prevention grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The funds will allow 25 agencies to provide services in 33 counties through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP).

OTDA Will Award Almost $80 Million for Housing Programs

Albany, NY - June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) Commissioner David A. Hansell recently announced $80 million in funding for housing programming for residents of New York State at the Supportive Housing Network of NY’s 9th Annual New York State Supporting Housing Conference in New York City.

Home Energy Assistance Topped $400 Million This Winter

Albany, NY - June 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced today that a record number of families throughout New York State were served through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) this past winter, based on applications received prior to the recent closing date for the program.

Commissioner Helps Break Ground on Homeless Housing Project in Schenectady

Albany, NY- April 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — OTDA Commissioner David Hansell joined Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton and Margaret Anderton, Executive Director of Bethesda House, for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the organization’s new Liberty House Apartments project in Schenectady.