NHSJ

SOUTH JAMAICA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER

NHS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

These activities address program needs for the rehabilitation, preservation and financing of affordable housing and assistance.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

In partnership with Silverstone Property Group, the 165th Archer Avenue project is developing a 100% tax credit, new construction hi-rise apartment building. This workforce housing project will develop 89 affordable rental-units with ground floor retail space and amenities.

ACQUISITION REHABILITATION

We acquire and develop residential properties in partnership with New York State Affordable Housing Corporation who provide rehabilitation subsidies to make the project affordable to low income residents.

SOUTH JAMAICA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER

NHSJ in partnership with NYC Human Resources Administration is the community sponsor for the South Jamaica Multi-Service Center. The center is a holistic approach for elements of services essential for healthy living

This communal center offers:

Community Health Center through NYC Hospital that offers clinics in pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), an adult medical clinic, WIC, social services and referral and follow-up to specialty services.
Head Start program through South Jamaica Center for Children and Parents that has been ranked among the top ten Head-Start programs in the United States.
Carl’s Butterfly Counseling Program for Childrensupports children whose family members are transitioning through critical illness, palliative care, hospice care or death.
LERU Multi-Service Agency which is committed to providing families with quality evaluations and guidance to make informed decisions about the type of service and care needed for children diagnosed with a disability.

Bricks4Kidzs

This is a hands-on class where students will design and build machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cards, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills.
In partnership with Silverstone Property Group, the 165th Archer Avenue project is developing a 100% tax credit, new construction hi-rise apartment building. This workforce housing project will develop 89 affordable rental-units with ground floor retail space and amenities.
Once the project is completed, children use the rest of their time to expand their gadgets and collaborate with one another.
After school and Summer Programs are available in certain location

Rise Up and Walk Youth Outreach Center

Rise Up & Walk provides educational and recreational programs for youth K-12 that promote academic achievement, positive social development, spiritual awareness and community service.

Fair-Fares

Fair Fares NYC is a City program to help New Yorkers with low incomes, manage their transportation costs. Using the Fair Fares NYC MetroCard, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Pay-per-Ride, weekly unlimited, and monthly unlimited options are all available.