Palladia, Inc Sees Leadership Changes

Jane Velez retires, Mark Hurwitz set to take over on Jan. 22. January marks a turning point for Palladia, Inc. and the entire New York City supportive housing community.

Hurwitz New President/CEO at Palladia

Mark Hurwitz will be joining Palladia, Inc. as the organization's new President/Chief Executive Officer at the end of January.

Deb Pantin Named C.O.O at Palladia

Debra Pantin has been named Chief Operating Officer of Palladia, Inc. The newly titled position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) was created to consolidate management services within the agency, and will encompass the departments of: Asset Management and Operations, IT Services, Quality Assurance/Compliance, Human Resources and Behavioral health/Healthcare Delivery.

Susan Wiviott is new Chief Program Officer at Palladia

In July 2012, Susan Wiviott joined Palladia as Chief Program Officer, responsible for oversight of Palladia’s 28 program sites.

Evan Zuckerman is Palladia's New C.F.O.

Evan Zuckerman joined Palladia in May 2012 as Chief Financial Officer, (CFO). As CFO, Evan will manage, and provide oversight for all of Palladia’s assets, including the agency’s nearly $50,000,000 annual operating budget.

Fox Point is Green, Affordable Housing

It is a development that many feel will be a model when it comes to building housing that is both green and affordable. Fox Point, located at the site of a former vacant lot at 1015 Fox Street, is a brand new 47-unit building. It is part of an effort by Enterprise Green Communities, the first national green building program for affordable housing, to have 10,000 units developed, retrofitted, or preserved in the city over the next five years.

RebuildingTogether NYC & Meredith Corporation give Palladia's Esperanza building a makeover! May, 2012. Video courtesy of BetterTV.

Bronx Borough Goes Eco-Conscious:
From Rooftop Gardens to Solar Panels

The Bronx is going green. Rooftop gardens, vegetative walls and gleaming solar panels - the Green Movement here is big, and for many reasons. "There are concerns about health issues," said Miquela Craytor, executive director of Sustainable South Bronx, which trains workers in green construction.

Drug Treatment a Team Effort

By JANE VELEZ
First published: Thursday, April 9, 2009
New York is about to reform the Rockefeller Drug Laws, and the new state budget provides millions in funds for treatment programs. My organization has 40 years experience working with substance abusers. We've been around longer than the 36-year-old drug laws. We've seen thousands of individuals enter treatment after a drug arrest and conviction, and thousands of lives have been turned around.

Palladia Houses Individuals and Families

Palladia has been in the housing business since the early 1990s but in the human services business for close to four decades. We operate more than 28 programs and 350 housing units throughout Manhattan and the Bronx and are now among the largest nonprofit providers of supportive housing in New York City. Virtually all the tenants housed by Palladia have a history of homelessness and substance use or mental health disorders. We also have significant experience in housing both individuals and families.