NEW YORK — A nonprofit in Queens is seeking solutions for the city’s housing crisis.
A new affordable development will provide both a home and holistic support for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Though they contain beds, tables, and chairs, the housing units at 104-10 Northern Blvd. are no ordinary apartments.
“The residents here will be able to access our older adult center that’s onsite, our food pantry, and our substance use treatment services,” program coordinator Ivoree Francis said.
The affordable, permanent housing units will offer a new chapter for 30 individuals recovering from substance misuse and seniors experiencing homelessness.
The brand new building stands in Corona just blocks from Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, the organization that envisioned and developed it.
Started in 1965, Elmor is the oldest Black-founded and Black-led non-profit in Queens. Nearly 60 years later, it’s looking toward the future with programming that aims to set an example for the rest of the country.