About Us

1990

Foundation of CARES of NY

The Corporation for AIDS Research, Education and Services was founded by Tim Palmer and Scott Osadchey.

1995

Community AIDS Partnership Begins

CARES began the development of the Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region under the auspices of the Community Foundation for the Capital Region.

1995

First Executive Director of CARES

Linda Glassman was hired as the first Executive Director of CARES.

1995

Shelter Plus Care Rental Assistance Program

CARES began working with the Albany Housing Authority in developing and implementing a Shelter Plus Care rental assistance program.

1996

NYS AIDS Housing Network Formed

CARES formed the New York State AIDS Housing Network.

1996

First AIDS Walk

CARES coordinated the first AIDS Walk.

1998

Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance

CARES worked closely with agencies in Albany to submit a successfully funded application for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance to HUD

1999

Continuum of Care Expands to Troy, NY

CARES expanded its work on the Continuum of Care, completing an application for the City of Troy

1999

CARES Partners With NYS On Homelessness

CARES wrote a portion of the New York State five-year plan to address the needs of homeless and special needs populations.

2000

CARES Expands Services

CARES amended its mission statement to provide services to a wider range of homeless/impoverished/ disenfranchised populations.

2001

CARES Expands to Schenectady County.

CARES expanded its work with local homeless coalitions to Schenectady County.

2003

Began Dove Street Property Mgmt.

Took on Dove Street property management responsibilities for the AIDS housing program previously owned by Capitol Hill Improvement Corporation.

2004

Convened Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region

Assumed direct responsibility for convening the Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region. Role previously held by the Community Foundation of the Capital Region.

2005

Implemented HMIS

CARES implemented a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to identify and track homeless individuals and families in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.

2005

Expanded to Washington and Warren Counties and Expanded Saratoga CoC.

CARES began work with homeless service providers in Warren and Washington Counties and expanded the Saratoga Continuum of Care to include these northern communities. Cut out magazine Cut out magazine

2005

Helped to Designate November as Homelessness Awareness Month

CARES worked with homeless service providers in Albany County to designate November as Homelessness Awareness Month to bring attention and awareness to the issue of homelessness.

2006

Expanded HMIS Database

The HMIS database was expanded to include Columbia, Greene, Jefferson, Hamilton, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Warren and Washington counties.

2006

CARES Launches Website

CARES launched its first website

2007

Linda Glassman Resigns

After 15 years of service, Linda Glassman resigned as Executive Director of CARES, to serve as the Deputy Commissioner in the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Center for Specialized S

2008

CARES selected to serve as the lead agency for the Ryan White HIV Care Network

CARES was selected to serve as the lead agency for the Ryan White HIV Care Network of Northeastern New York under the direction of the New York State AIDS Institute.

2008

Nancy Harrington Becomes Executive Director.

Nancy Harrington Hired as Executive Director.

2010

Dutchess County Ten Year Plan

Completed the Dutchess County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness

2011

Awarded 5 Year contact by NYS OMH

Awarded 5 Year contact by NYS OMH to provide monitoring services for Shelter Plus Care and PATH programs

2011

Provides Ulster, Orange, & Dutchess County CoC HMIS Program

Contracted to provide Ulster, Orange, & Dutchess County CoC HMIS Program.

2012

Myrtle Street Apartments Renovation

Completed the Myrtle Street Apartments Renovation which added two more apartments to that PSH Project.

2013

Hired by Solider On

Hired by Solider On to provide HMIS programming. Veterans homeless- programs were newly required to be entered into HMIS

2015

New CARES Logo and Website

CARES changed its logo and updated its website.

2015

Increase In HMIS Technical Assistance fee

CARES increased its HMIS Technical Assistance fee after years of providing this service for a fraction of the operating costs.

2016

Contracted with the City of Troy for ESG

Contracted with the City of Troy - Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for Admin/Planning.

2016

Ended contract with Cayuga County

Ended contract with Cayuga County for HMIS TA.

2016

Contracted with the City of Schenectady for ESG

Contracted with the City of Schenectady – ESG for Admin/Planning

2017

HMIS Contract with Rockland CoC

Awarded HMIS Contract with Rockland CoC.

2017

NYS Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative

NYS Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative Grant Awarded.

2017

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant: STEPS, FEHC & PHNC.

2017

Contract With CDPHP

CARES started a contract with CDPHP for a Medicaid outreach initiative.

2018

Expansion Grant for Albany HMIS

Awarded an expansion grant for Albany HMIS Services.

2018

Shelter Plus Care Program From AHA

Contracted to take on the Shelter Plus Care program from AHA for case management and admin.

2018

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant: RCCoC

2018

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency (UFA) for Albany CoC.

2018

City of Albany – ESG for Admin/Planning

Contracted with the City of Albany – ESG for Admin/Planning

2019

BOS Contracted for HMIS Database

NYS Balance Of State (BOS) contracted for HMIS Database support for each CoC within NY-525.

2019

Began Charging Annual HMIS Licensing

CARES began charging an annual HMIS licensing fee to participating agencies.

2019

Michelle Sandoz -Dennis Becomes CARES’ First Deputy Director

Michelle Sandoz -Dennis was promoted to CARES’ first Deputy Director

2019

CARES Establishes Two New Departments

CARES establishes 2 new departments: (1) Coordinated Entry and (2) Grants & Contracts.

2019

New CARES Logo and Branding

CARES changed its logo and branding.

2019

Contracted with NY- 511 for CoC

Contracted with NY- 511 for CoC Planning Lead Services.

2020

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency (UFA)

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency (UFA) for Rockland CoC.

2020

Created the Regional Racial Justice Advisory Committee

Created the Regional Racial Justice Advisory Committee (RRJAC). CARES dedicated staff time and funding to support the development and capacity building of this regional committee.

2020

SG Funding For CoC Response to The COVID-19

In response to a global pandemic, ESG Funding for CoC response to the COVID-19 virus was awarded. CARES received 1.6 million for a 3-year contract.

2020

HMIS Contract for Franklin Essex CoC

Awarded HMIS Contract for Franklin Essex CoC.

2021

Ulster CoC CE Grant Awarded with CARES

Ulster CoC CE Grant Awarded with CARES Contracted as the Coordinated Entry Lead Entity.

2021

CAPRI program & funding Ended

CAPRI program & funding Ended.

2021

Contracted with Bethesda House in Schenectady CoC

Contracted with Bethesda House in Schenectady CoC for CE Technical Assistance.

2021

Ulster CoC Planning Grant Awarded

Ulster CoC Planning Grant Awarded and CARES Contracted as the Collaborative Applicant.

2021

NYS Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program

The NYS Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program was established and CARES was contracted for Administrative Services. Long-term rental assistance with one- time furniture vouchers to set-up home.

2021

Contracted with Dutchess County DSS

Contracted with Dutchess County DSS in Dutchess CoC for CE Technical Assistance.

2021

CARES & Support Ministries

CARES entered into a management agreement with Support Ministries. With the intention of managing 3 of their 4 programs - the fourth would be managed by IPH.

2021

Contracted with Rockland County DSS

Contracted with Rockland County DSS in Rockland CoC for CE Technical Assistance.

Safe, affordable housing with the support to help people thrive.

Our Vision

Our Mission

A Legacy of Hope and Community

Foundation of CARES of NY

Community AIDS Partnership Begins

First Executive Director of CARES

Shelter Plus Care Rental Assistance Program

NYS AIDS Housing Network Formed

First AIDS Walk

Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance

Continuum of Care Expands to Troy, NY

CARES Partners With NYS On Homelessness

CARES Expands Services

CARES Expands to Schenectady County.

Began Dove Street Property Mgmt.

Convened Community AIDS Partnership of the Capital Region

Implemented HMIS

Expanded to Washington and Warren Counties and Expanded Saratoga CoC.

Helped to Designate November as Homelessness Awareness Month

Expanded HMIS Database

CARES Launches Website

Linda Glassman Resigns

CARES selected to serve as the lead agency for the Ryan White HIV Care Network

Nancy Harrington Becomes Executive Director.

Dutchess County Ten Year Plan

Awarded 5 Year contact by NYS OMH

Provides Ulster, Orange, & Dutchess County CoC HMIS Program

Myrtle Street Apartments Renovation

Hired by Solider On

New CARES Logo and Website

Increase In HMIS Technical Assistance fee

Contracted with the City of Troy for ESG

Ended contract with Cayuga County

Contracted with the City of Schenectady for ESG

HMIS Contract with Rockland CoC

NYS Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant

Contract With CDPHP

Expansion Grant for Albany HMIS

Shelter Plus Care Program From AHA

Awarded CoC Program Funding Grant

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency

City of Albany – ESG for Admin/Planning

BOS Contracted for HMIS Database

Began Charging Annual HMIS Licensing

Michelle Sandoz -Dennis Becomes CARES’ First Deputy Director

CARES Establishes Two New Departments

New CARES Logo and Branding

Contracted with NY- 511 for CoC

Awarded as the Unified Funding Agency (UFA)

Created the Regional Racial Justice Advisory Committee

SG Funding For CoC Response to The COVID-19

HMIS Contract for Franklin Essex CoC

Ulster CoC CE Grant Awarded with CARES

CAPRI program & funding Ended

Contracted with Bethesda House in Schenectady CoC

Ulster CoC Planning Grant Awarded

NYS Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program

Contracted with Dutchess County DSS

CARES & Support Ministries

Contracted with Rockland County DSS

Meet Our Team

Kara

Thomas

Jennifer

Tremont

Mike

Viana

Amanda

Anderson

April

Smith

Tim

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