Supportive Housing Network of NY: Breaking Ground and the AAPCI Open Edwin’s Place Supportive Housing Residence
On July 27th, Breaking Ground, the African American Planning Council Inc. (AAPCI) and project partners gathered to celebrate the opening of Edwin’s Place, a supportive/affordable residence providing 125 homes to a mix of formerly homeless individuals and families, including veterans and low-income community residents. Breaking Ground and AAPCI co-developed the residence: Breaking Ground will provide onsite property management, and AAPCI onsite social and supportive services contracted through NYC 15/15.
Located in Brownsville Brooklyn, the building features community space, a fitness center, a computer lab and a landscaped courtyard. Additionally, it provides retail space that will be occupied by the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Power of Two, which works with young parents to nurture the inherent potential of every child and family.