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ESSHI Rates Are Up — But Are They Enough?Here’s what providers really need to know (beyond the headlines)
🆕 What’s New in ESSHI Round 9? Governor Hochul just released the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) Round 9 RFP ,...
Jessica Bryan
Jun 53 min read
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Don’t Leave CDBG Money on the Table: Fix These 4 Common Compliance Gaps
CDBG funds are one of the most flexible, community-driven tools local governments have to tackle housing, infrastructure, and economic...
Jessica Bryan
Jun 43 min read
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Welcome to Housing Case Management: Your Crash Course in Chaos, Compassion & Changing Lives
Case File Life Dear New Case Manager, It’s your first day. You’ve got a fresh notepad, a brand-new email login, and a caseload of people...
Jessica Bryan
May 224 min read
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Housing in WNY: A Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Survival Guide
Intro: Trying to find housing help in Western New York can feel like you’re starring in a game show called “Guess That Eligibility...
Jessica Bryan
May 225 min read
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So You Want to Learn Rent Calc? Welcome to the Wild West of Housing Math
Intro: Ah, rent calculation—the sacred art of determining exactly how much someone should pay for a roof over their head without...
Jessica Bryan
May 222 min read
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Trump’s HUD Budget Cuts: A Comedy of Errors with Tragic Consequences
Introduction: In a move that seems more like a satirical sketch than serious policymaking, the Trump administration has proposed a budget...
Jessica Bryan
May 225 min read
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Welcome to Behind the Desk!
Why I Started This Company: A Journey Back to Housing Hi, I’m Jessica Bryan—and this is the beginning of something I’ve been dreaming...
Jessica Bryan
May 222 min read
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