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	2009 Fall Ball A Success!
	The Junior Board hosted its third annual Fall Ball on November 6^th, 2009 at Studio 450. A great turnout of young professionals enjoyed drinks, dancing, and spectacular city views. Thanks to the Junior Board for spreading awareness about our mission. And a very special thank you to our liquor sponsor, Diageo! For more information about the Junior Board, call Herina Ayot at 212-620-0340 x. 396.


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	Miss USA Partners with ScanVan
	Miss USA Kristen Dalton has partnered with our ScanVan to spread awareness about Breast Health. In October, Kristen joined ScanVan in Manhattan, promoting the van and the importance of screening for early detection of breast cancer. You can watch Kristen and Mary Solomon, director of ScanVan, on Fox's Strategy Room by clicking here... You can also read Kristen's blog, detailing her experiences aboard the ScanVan, by clicking here...


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	New York Times Visits Renewal Farm
	Watch a 3 minute video, created by The New York Times, to hear how residents have renewed their lives through farming. On August 14, The New York Times published "Two Acres of Hope for Recovering Addicts," about the 24 men in recovery at Project Renewal's Renewal Farm in Garrison, New York. To read the article, click here..

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	Video Shows the Importance of ScanVan to Women in Need
	As part of their “Caring Makes a Difference” campaign, Colgate-Palmolive has partnered with several organizations to support community programs that provide free breast cancer screenings across the U.S. for women in need. Colgate-Palmolive recently made a video aboard the ScanVan, highlighting the importance of getting regular mammorgrams and why programs like the ScanVan are so important to women in need. View the video here...

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New CEO Appointed

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Mitchell Netburn as President & CEO of Project Renewal. He follows Ed Geffner who is retiring after 33 years. A native New Yorker, Mitchell has over 20 years of public interest experience, most recently as Senior Vice President at F∙E∙G∙S Health and Human Services System where he managed a performance-based welfare-to-work initiative serving 24,000 disabled clients annually. Prior to joining F∙E∙G∙S, Mitchell served as the Executive Director for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. “I have the upmost respect for Project Renewal’s unparalled passion and reputation for providing inventive, high quality, and comprehensive services focused on ending homelessness for men and women.” says Mitchell. “I look forward to building on Project Renewal’s great platform of housing, programs, and outreach.” The Trustees and staff are delighted to welcome Mitchell and look forward to a partnership in ending homelessness.

Washington Avenue in the Ground!

"Our residences are full. Our treatmentprograms have waiting lists. The shortage of affordable housing is hurting our clients." CEO Ed Geffner responds to this urgent refrain with a solution that delivers more services to homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers: more construction!

We're in the ground for our newest project: two programs in one building with two residential wings around a shared courtyard. One wing includes studio apartments for homeless men and women living with mental illness. The other has a dormitory layout and is a therapeutic community for formerly homeless men recovering from addiction or substance abuse. Combined, the project offers the best of supportive housing to 105 residents. On-site services include psychiatric and medical care, substance abuse treatment, job training and placement assistance, individual case management, and social activities to foster community-building.

Ed Geffner and architect Chris Benedict, RA (pictured Right) are especially proud of incorporating energy efficient, green building design into the project. Windows for the residents' rooms face into a mulit-level courtyard, creating a light-filled interior environment. Rainwater on the site is managed to keep the plants in the courtyard watered. The building is designed for maximum energy efficiency and with an eye toward durability and low-maintenance. Non-toxic, natural, and recycled materials are used in the design and construction.

The Washington Avenue project continues a Project Renewal tradition of transforming once-vacant lots into attractive residences appealing to tenants and neighbors alike. Stay tuned for our opening date: Spring 2011!