1. New Haven Home Recovery, Inc. Real Estate Holdings & Property Portfolio 2010
2. About Us: New Haven Home Recovery, Inc. (NHHR) is a private, section 501(c) 3 nonprofit, community-based, multi-service agency that has served the needs of families throughout the New Haven area for over 20 years. NHHR’s first supportive housing initiative was created in response to the realization that many of the women in the CareWays Shelter, who were diagnosed with AIDS, were in need of affordable housing and medical care. In response to community needs, NHHR located a property and secured the funding to develop the first supportive housing project for 8 families with HIV/AIDS. The agency vision includes exploring opportunities to develop housing and services for families. NHHR currently owns and operates two length of stay homeless shelters for single women and women with children; administers and supports over 80 leased, scattered site units of supportive housing; and owns 25 units of family supportive housing. In addition, NHHR provides housing location services, clinical assessment/treatment, housing advocacy, and intensive in-home case management.
3. Development Team Kellyann Day, MSW, Executive Director: As the Executive Director, Kellyann is responsible for strategic planning with the Board of Directors, oversight of growth and development of new and existing programs, implementation of community relations plans, and the negotiation of contracts for the purchase, renovation, and property management of the agency’s properties. She is a member of the Reaching Home Steering Committee, City of New Haven 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness and Co-Chair of the Support Services of Committee. She acts as the chief spokesperson for NHHR. Kara Capone, MA, MPH, Director of Programs : Kara is responsible for oversight and assurance of quality service delivery for all programs, including emergency, transitional, and permanent supportive housing. These programs incorporate a client-centered service delivery system which includes: intensive case management, subsidized housing, vocational/educational training, substance abuse/mental health counseling, housing advocacy and children’s services. Angela Westwood, CPA, Finance Director: Angela has over twenty years of experience in nonprofit financial and public accounting. She is responsible for grant management and compliance with funding requirements from all sectors including Federal, State, City and private foundations. She is directly involved with the procurement, construction and rehabilitation of our supportive housing properties. Chris Shurk, Property Manager: Chris is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all of the NHHR properties including the oversight of any/all new supportive housing construction projects. He is also responsible for the development of expense and capital budgets that reflect the organization’s financial objectives while creating and implementing strategies that contribute to overall client satisfaction. Additionally he oversees the operation of The Furniture Coop, a program of NHHR that provides donated home furnishings to clients transitioning from both NHHR and member agency shelters. Pat Mellion, Board Member: Retired now, Pat was founder and partner in a CPA firm specializing in real estate syndication and development. She has audited and cost certified more than 10,000 HUD/FHA and/or HAP units of low income housing, including more than 300 units in New Haven. Mary Ferrari, Esq., Board Member: Mary is an Associate Professor of Law at the Quinnipiac University School of Law. A board member for over ten years, Mary is an active member of the development team. She has consulted with senior management on issues ranging from property taxes to fair housing laws and practices.
4. Perkins Street NHHR purchased this 4 unit property from the City of New Haven on April 16, 2010. The property had stood empty for over a year and is located in an active and engaged community of homeowners and renters. The property will require extensive gut rehabilitation. Renovations include a complete abatement of lead, new windows, exterior siding, new mechanical systems and roof. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in November 2010. This was one of 2 properties financed by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
5. Read Street NHHR closed on this 3 unit property in May 2010. The development included a zoning change to convert this property from 2 units to 3 2-bedroom units which was approved in March. This property stood vacant for a number of months and had an uncovered hole in the roof. Renovations have included a new roof with dormer to meet zoning requirements for the 3rd floor unit, removal of all walls and ceilings to accept updated wiring and plumbing, abatement of lead and mold remediation throughout the house. The property will have gas efficient furnaces with on demand water, security systems, motion outdoor lighting, and a new driveway and off street parking. This is the second property financed by the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
6. Elm Street Completed in February, 2008, this 3, 3-bedroom property was a gut rehab in a historic district. The rehabilitation included new mechanical systems, driveway and roof. Funding included federal, city and private grants.
7. Treadwell Commons Completed in November, 2008, this 10 2-bedroom unit property was purchased in July of 2006. Construction was completed and the building occupied in November 2008. This projected included conversion from condo to supportive housing rental units. The funding for this project was in the form of a forgivable loan from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.
8. CareWays Shelter Originally leased by NHHR, it was purchased in 2001 and renovated as a length of stay shelter to house 10 women with children. This was funded with a State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services grant.
9. Martha’s Place Shelter Purchased and renovated in 2002 as an 18 bed shelter for single women and 3 units for women with children. This was funded with a State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services grant.
10. Lucht Hall Purchased in 1995, this was NHHR’s first supportive housing development. Renovations included construction of 8 2-bedroom supportive housing units. This was funded with a State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services grant and HOME funds.
