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WSFSSH is a nearly 50 year old community-based, non-profit organization responding to the urgent need for senior housing in New York City.

The mission of WSFSSH is to provide safe and affordable housing with supportive services within a residential settin

08/26/2026

Recently, we welcomed the NYU Health x Housing Lab for a visit to our Valley Lodge shelter and WSFSSH @ West 108, which provides affordable and supportive housing for formerly homeless older adults.

As part of the Lab’s work exploring pathways from homelessness to housing stability for adults ages 55+, the NYU team met with colleagues from across WSFSSH, including our Executive Director Paul Freitag, to learn more about how we supports older adults at different stages of their housing journey.

The Health x Housing Lab, based within NYU Langone Health's Department of Population Health, works to advance health equity by supporting a future where everyone has access to safe, stable, and affordable housing.

The visit was an opportunity to share our experience and discuss how supportive housing can promote health, well-being, and long-term stability. We’re glad to be part of this important work at the intersection of housing and health.

08/24/2026

A huge congratulations to WSFSSH’s staff softball team, West Side Sluggers, on winning their first championship in a city-wide sports league! 🎉

In just their second season competing, our Sluggers went from newcomers to champions as they brought teamwork, determination, and plenty of WSFSSH pride to every game.

The Sluggers are also part of WSFSSH Moves, our workplace wellness initiative that creates opportunities for staff to prioritize wellness, connect with colleagues, and build community outside our day-to-day work. And the Sluggers are a great example of how shared interests can bring colleagues together and strengthen our sense of community at WSFSSH.

We’re incredibly proud of our staff for representing WSFSSH and giving it their all both on and off the field. Congratulations, West Side Sluggers! You earned this one! 🏆

07/01/2026

🌡️An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect across New York beginning today and continuing through the holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to 100°F.

Need a place to cool off? Our Older Adult Centers are open and welcoming older New Yorkers with safe, air-conditioned spaces to relax, stay hydrated, and escape the heat.

Know an older adult who could use a break from the heat? Share this post and help spread the word. Together, we can keep our older adult community safe.

06/22/2026

Earlier this month, more than 100 older adults joined us at the Red Oak Older Adult Center for our annual Community Health + Wellness Fair.

Participants connected with valuable resources and benefits, received vital health screenings, explored nutrition and dementia education, and engaged with a wide range of community partners, including Assemblymember Micah Lasher's office, Plant Powered Metro New York, Town Drug Pharmacy, American Red Cross, The New Jewish Home, and more.

A big thank you to our incredible team at Red Oak OAC for showing the power of community in supporting healthy aging.

06/18/2026

Our WSFSSH team had a strong presence at the Supportive Housing Network of New York ’s 24th Annual New York Supportive Housing Conference!

We joined peers and partners from across the supportive housing field in New York to learn from one another and exchange ideas and practices. We were especially proud to see our Executive Director Paul Freitag and Director of Staff Learning & Development Shawn Pilgrim serve as panel speakers, highlighting the work we do across both staff and resident experiences.

Congratulations to SHNNY Executive Director Pascale Leone and her incredible team on another successful conference!

06/17/2026

Last week, we celebrated the opening of Fischer Senior Apartments in the Bronx, a new 105-unit affordable and supportive housing community that expands our ability to serve older adults with low incomes and those who have experienced homelessness.

We were honored to be joined by elected officials, funders, and partners who shared remarks on the importance of this project, including Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, NYC Council Member Althea Stevens, Dr. Helen Arteaga (Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services), and Dr. Lisa Scott-McKenzie (NYC Department for the Aging Commissioner).

The event also marked two additional milestones for WSFSSH: the launch of our Enhanced Care pilot program, an innovative partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals that connects residents to coordinated healthcare support and services, and the kickoff of our 50th anniversary celebration.

With Fischer Senior Apartments, WSFSSH now operates six senior housing communities in the Bronx, further strengthening our commitment to ensuring older New Yorkers have access to affordable housing and the care and support they need to thrive.

Thank you again to our many partners, supporters, and team members who helped make this achievement possible.

06/05/2026

We were proud to have our Director of Advocacy, Eustacia Smith, and Director of Clinical and Social Services, Evelyn Agbesi, joined Human Services Council of New York at the recent rally to advocate for equal wages for nonprofit human services workers.

It’s simple: equal work deserves equal wages. Despite this, nonprofit human services workers earn 30% less than City workers — for the same job.

That’s why WSFSSH was proud to rally with the Campaign to support Int 0452 (Wage Equity Legislation), which would help close the pay gap and advance for the nonprofit human services workers who are the backbone of this city.

By creating a new wage requirement system that aligns nonprofit and City salaries, Int 0452 goes beyond short-term fixes. It creates an entirely new system that supports wage equity for the long-haul.

05/05/2026

Since 2023, WSFSSH has held six Supervisors Convenings, creating space for supervisors across the organization to connect, learn, and strengthen their leadership.

Each convening has had its own focus, but together they reflect an ongoing investment in the people who help guide our teams and support our work every day. This latest convening brought together supervisors attending for the first time along with others who have participated since the beginning.

That mix speaks to the continued growth of leadership throughout WSFSSH. As we look ahead and continue shaping our organization’s future, our supervisors play an important role in supporting staff, strengthening our programs, and helping ensure residents receive the care and services they deserve.

Together, we are building the future of WSFSSH.

04/30/2026

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