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1. 1. www.hsi-ny.org

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   Published on: 6/17/2008   Last Visited: 6/17/2008

   The tickets came courtesy of HSI's Board Chair, Michael Cohen and were presented to Frank and Jack by HSI Executive Director, Lawrence Oaks.
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   Knowing they are both baseball fans, the Board and I could think of no better way to honor them than this," said Oaks."Enjoy the game guys!�Honorary Breakfast Upload Export.jpg
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   The Kenmore has become a model supportive residence for formerly homeless people run by HSI (Housing & Services, Inc.), a nonprofit housing company."No one is more responsible for the turnaround of the Kenmore than Scott Kimmins,� said Larry Oaks, HSI executive director.
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   "No one is more responsible for the turn around of Kenmore than Scott Kimmins,� said Executive Director Larry Oaks.
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   "A large number of foster kids end up in prison, mental hospitals or on the street after they age out,� says Lawrence Oaks, Executive Director of Housing and Services, Inc. (HSI).
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   The ability to come home to safe housing is a luxury that cannot be overstated for some New Yorkers, says Oaks.
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   "This is a much larger organization,� explains Oaks, "whose goal initially was to help other nonprofits to develop supportive housing.As the agency grew, we began to take on management of some of the projects we developed.�HSI's first project was The Cecil Hotel, which was, notes Oaks, "one of the first supportive housing projects in the country to take people from the shelter system and put them into permanent housing.�Now, the organization provides housing for 535 individuals and families in multi-unit buildings including The Cecil Hotel, The Narragansett and Kenmore Hall, as well as scattered site housing for families with members who have HIV/AIDS.The nonprofit also has developed or preserved over 3,000 units of affordable and special needs housing since 1987."We have provided expert housing development services to more than 20 New York City nonprofits and tenant associations,�Oaks says.HSI has a budget of $7.9 million and a staff of 90.The Edwin Gould Residence, a building with 52 studio apartments for young people formerly in foster care, was designed by TEK Architects and its first floor is reserved for service providers."We have partnered with other organizations that can service the tenants - there are non-profit legal defenders, medical screening, and an array of services that layer on top of the three case managers working there full time,�Oaks says.The project, located on 110th Street between Park Avenue and Madison Avenue, was completed in 2006.HSI is well known for its work on Kenmore Hall, a formerly drug-infesting single-room occupancy hotel on East 23rd Street.HSI developed the property after a gut renovation that converted it into 326 studio units for low-income as well as elderly frail and mentally ill residents.This was the project that Oaks worked on when he joined the non-profit in 1996.[pullout quote: "Coming to Housing and Services has changed my world.
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   "We are committed to making these apartments affordable, rather than simply meeting the New York standard of costing half or more of a tenant's monthly income,� says Oaks.
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   "Through a partnership with a private developer, we are developing the Star Candle Factory in Williamsburg,� says Oaks."The vision here is to expand on the Mitchell Lama concept and create a luxurious project offered for 60 percent less of the typical cost of a Williamsburg home.�Oaks says that the organization would be interested in pursuing other types of projects of this nature. [pullout quote 3:"HSI's Homeownership Initiative is breaking the traditional role of what a supportive housing provider or nonprofit developer might be.We simply want to end homelessness as we know it.�Larry Oaks, Executive Director, Housing & Services, Inc.] "In Williamsburg, local residents are completely priced out,� he says.
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   "The opening of this center represents the next stage in the development of one of NYC's largest supportive housing projects" said HSI Executive Director Lawrence Oaks.
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   29 HSI congratulates Larry Oaks on his new position in Boston, MA From the desk of HSI 2008-03-19 After twelve years of service, Lawrence Oaks is leaving HSI to continue helping the formerly homeless in his hometown of Boston, joining a highly regarded Boston-based developer as their Senior Manager in charge of developing supportive housing.While we will miss him, we wish him the very best in this new, great challenge!Larry joined HSI in 1996 as a Property Management Associate, was promoted to Vice President in 2003 and, in 2005, became HSI's Executive Director.Larry's accomplishments include helping tenants to become homeowners, preserving 1,865 affordable homes in the Bronx as part of HSI's affordable homeownership initiative, completing a 52-unit project for post-foster care youths, and leading the development of Woodycrest House, built for families living with HIV/AIDS.There is no doubt that Larry's work at HSI has changed lives.We have also felt his goodwill moving in HSI from the inside.Our organization is transformed by a collective willingness to work toward our common goal of redefining New York from a place to merely survive into a place we can call home.Under Larry's directorship, we have worked together to create more services for tenants, most recently the Learning Center at Kenmore Hall.While HSI will miss Larry, perhaps one of the greatest benefits of his leadership will be in the legacy he leaves with HSI's current leaders who have worked shoulder to shoulder with Larry for many years.
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2. 2. www.hsi-ny.org

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   Published on: 2/22/2006   Last Visited: 6/17/2008

   Names Lawrence Oaks, HSI Top Executive Jessica Ziegler Director of Development & Communications Housing & Services, Inc. 212-252-9377 The Board of Directors of Housing and Services, Inc., is pleased to officially announce that as of February 1, 2006, Lawrence Oaks, HSI's Executive Director, will serve as the agency's top executive.
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   "I am extremely pleased that Larry Oaks will be taking the helm; he has worked with HSI for the past nine years, and I trust, will continue the tradition of creating innovative solutions to the housing issues faced by all New Yorkers.�Oaks joined HSI in 1996 as a Property Management Associate and became a Vice President in 2003.He has overseen the management of properties in HSI's portfolio since 1999.Under his leadership, HSI's building management and services has grown from 190 units in 1999 to 516 units for special populations currently, including Kenmore Hall, the Narragansett and the Cecil Hotel.The Board of Trustees had named Lawrence Oaks HSI's first Executive Director in April 2005 and Mr. Oaks will continue in that title, serving as the agency's top executive.Mr. Oaks is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oneonta and attended the Harriman Graduate School of Public Administration.Call us directly at 212-252-9377 with any questions about HSI's programs or management.noImage
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   True to its history the club will feature Monday night jam sessions in an intimate atmosphere inspired by the 1940's."The reopening of Minton's is a truly special event, not only for jazz enthusiasts, but for Harlem as well,� said Lawrence Oaks, Executive Director of HSI."Harlem's renaissance would not be complete without the comeback of this important cultural venue.�For more information on HSI, go to www.hsi-ny.orgFor information on Minton's Playhouse check http://www.streetplay.com/stickball/halloffame/abo
   utmintons.shtml or other sites reachable through Google. http://www.flickr.com/photos/harlemfur/151510881/i
   n/set-72157594144013705/ MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE TO RE-OPEN ON FRIDAY MAY 19TH Mintons opening3.jpg
   
   9 2006-09-19 Executive Director Lawrence Oaks appointed to the Board of the Flatiron 23rd St Partnership Jessica Ziegler Director of Development Housing & Services 212-252-9377 x105 HSI Executive Director Larry Oaks was recently appointed to the Board of the newly formed Business Improvement District for the 23rd Street corridor - the Flatiron 23rd Street Partnership.HSI's largest supportive housing project, Kenmore Hall, is located on East 23rd Street.
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   The new Manhattan Carpets store, which will sell carpeting and flooring of all types, will open in late 2007 / early 2008."I'm pleased we were able to find a way to keep a long time neighborhood store in the area - there aren't many businesses like Manhattan Carpets left in mid town anymore� said HSI Executive Director Lawrence Oaks."And it goes without saying this deal is a great deal for us too - the income from this lease directly supports our largest supportive housing program - it's hard to overstate the importance of a revenue stream like this,�Oaks said.

3. 3. 23rd Street Association - Board of Directors

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   Published on: 2/11/2007   Last Visited: 2/11/2007

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