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DHS and St. John’s University announced on June 11, 2009, a partnership to offer homeless individuals the opportunity to receive college degrees.
The Advantage Academy also provides housing and social services to more than 40 homeless and formerly homeless individuals. Pictured at the announcement are St. John’s Associate Dean Dr. James O’Keefe, Advantage Academy participant Nicole Page, DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess, Advantage Academy participant Tamekka Major and St. John’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operation Officer Dr. James P. Pellow.
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DHS held its annual Medal Day Ceremony for its Peace Officers on May 21, 2009. Many officers were recognized for their service, including the Officer of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, and numerous promotions were announced as well. Pictured are more than 50 Peace Officers with Commissioner Robert V. Hess (front row, second from right) and Deputy Commissioner for Security Services and Emergency Operations, Michael Gagliardi (front row, second from left).
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Children at the Jackson Avenue Family Residence in the Bronx decorate a gingerbread house on May 4, 2009. Dozens of children at the facility, which is run by DHS provider Citizens Advice Bureau, had the opportunity to cover gingerbread houses with frosting and candy – and of course got to sample the treats as well – thanks to Trish Karter, the owner of a baking company in Massachusetts. Trish was riding her bicycle up the east coast to raise awareness of family homelessness.
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Seventh Annual Metro Moms Week Banquet - DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess greets the families gathered at the Seventh Annual Metro Moms Week Banquet at the New York City Rescue Mission, in honor of Mother’s Day on May 9, 2009. Nearly 500 homeless mothers and children living in City shelters enjoyed the event, which included entertainment and a gourmet meal.
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City Sees Nearly 50 Percent Decline In Street Homelessness Since 2005 - Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Linda I. Gibbs (left) and DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess (center) stand with three formerly unsheltered homeless individuals at the announcement of the results of the HOPE 2009 survey.
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DHS Commissioner Hess Thanks St. John's University for Participating in HOPE 2009 - DHS Commissioner Robert V. Hess took center court with students and administrators from St. John’s University during a timeout from their basketball game against Georgetown on March 3 at Madison Square Garden. The Commissioner thanked the nearly 70 members of the school community who participated in the 2009 HOPE Survey.
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Uniting for
Solutions Beyond Shelter is an action plan that brings together the
business, nonprofit, and public sector communities to address the challenging
issue of homelessness at its core.
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The Department of Homeless Services has submitted its Substantial Amendment to the 2008 Consolidated Plan: Addendum - Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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