OtherPending227 Cherry Street, City of Ithaca, NY

80-Bed Adult Emergency Shelter, 227 Cherry Street

Tompkins County

Description

The committee recommended applying for a $15 million state HHAP grant to build an 80-bed adult shelter, with the county covering about $3 million and Volunteers of America operating the facility.

Impact summary

The shelter would become the county's primary shelter for single adults and reduce the use of hotel rooms for emergency housing.

Applicant

Name: Tompkins County
Address: 227 Cherry Street, City of Ithaca, NYSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Apr 15, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 15, 2026

Health and Human Services Committee - Regular Meeting — April 15, 2026

The committee recommended applying for a $15 million state HHAP grant to build an 80-bed adult shelter, with the county covering about $3 million and Volunteers of America operating the facility.

Related issues (1)

80-Bed Adult Homeless Shelter at 227 Cherry Street

The county is seeking a $15 million state grant to build an 80-bed adult shelter in Ithaca, covering the remaining ~$3 million locally, with Volunteers of America operating it. It would reduce reliance on hotel shelters for single adults.

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