Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless – Community Connections and Wellness Center

The Project consists of the rehabilitation and conversion of the historic 16,200 sq. ft.

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $9,625,000
  • Total Project Cost: $9,810,855

IMPACT

  • 24 FTE jobs
  • 75 construction jobs
  • 3,000 patients served
  • 23,500 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

The Project consists of the rehabilitation and conversion of the historic 16,200 sq. ft. St. Casimir’s School building into a Community Connections Center and five units of supportive housing, and the neighboring historic 7,300 sq. ft. Convent Building into a Health and Wellness Center. Combined, the two buildings provides comprehensive and expanded supportive services and housing to those experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including case management; life skills training; financial counnseling; job referrals; food service and pantry; health and wellness checks; and other supportive services. The Project serves an estimated 750 individuals and 4,000 visits annually, nearly doubling the number of people served at its existing site.

MAP

Address: 315 & 317 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Census Tract: 36001000800

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