WHAT: Readying Emerging Leaders in Supportive Housing (RELISH) is a program that prepares Black emerging leaders in the nonprofit homeless and housing sector for upward mobility. The program offers bi-weekly seminars and mentorship, providing scholars with the management, leadership, and networking skills they need to succeed.
WHO: RELISH is a program for Black emerging leaders in the nonprofit homeless and housing sector. Ideal scholars are supervisory or managerial-level employees with a long-term interest in the sector. They are willing to participate in bi-weekly in-person seminars and have an Agency Authorization form signed by their Executive Director/CEO or designee. The form agrees to pay the $2,500 program fee. RELISH can accept up to three scholars per organization.
PROGRAM FEE: The program fee covers tuition and lunch on campus. The organization will be required to pay the program fee to the fiscal sponsor, the Supportive Housing Network of NY, prior to the start date. Questions regarding the fee can be directed to Tierra Labrada at Tlabrada@shnny.org.
WHEN & WHERE: Bi-weekly in-person seminars at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work, 2180 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10035
September 29, 2023, 9:30am-5pm (orientation and mentor meet and greet)
October 6, 20223, 9:30am-5pm
October 20, 2023, 9:30am-5pm
November 3, 2023, 9:30am-5pm
November 17, 2023, 9:30am-5pm
December 1, 2023, 9:30am-5pm
December 15, 2023, 9:30am-5pm
Graduation ceremony date TBA
THE MENTORSHIP: The RELISH Mentoring Program is designed to supplement and expand upon the course work. Scholars will meet with their mentor at least 12 times over 6 months to learn how to apply the content in a practical setting.
TO APPLY: Complete the following application and submit the required documentation. Applications and documentation must be submitted by August 21st at 4pm. Applications can be submitted prior to the Agency Authorization form, however forms must be submitted by the deadline for applications to be considered.
Required documents include:
- Current resume
- At least one (1) letter of recommendation from a current superior
- Agency Authorization form signed by the Executive Director/CEO or designee granting permission to participate as well as agreeing to pay the $2,500 program fee.