Bailey House receives an honor from the BBB!
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Bailey House has met the rigorous 20
Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Standards.
New York, NY – On July 1, 2011 – Sisterhood Mobilized for AIDS/HIV Research & Treatment (SMART) and Bailey House today announced the co-location of SMART’s office and programs at Bailey House’s Rand Harlan Center for Housing, Wellness, and Community in East Harlem.
Bailey House offers an array of services critical for women infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and their families including housing, medical case management, care coordination, mental health intervention, overdose prevention, independent living skills and a food pantry. Regina Quattrochi, Bailey House’s CEO said, “This strategic partnership with SMART will strengthen our programs and allow us to respond to HIV+ women by assisting them to find and retain stable housing, access care and reduce the health disparities they often face.” She went on to add that, “It’s essential that in this 30th year since the discovery of the HIV virus, we address issues of homelessness, lack of access to care, malnutrition and partner violence – all of which fuel HIV incidence among women and shorten their lives, once they become infected. The collaboration between Bailey House and SMART will enable us to create cost effective, replicable models of care that address the unique needs of HIV+ women in recognition that they, for the most part, have been underserved and left out of national AIDS/HIV strategy and other policy and funding initiatives.” ~ The two will remain independent organizations.
SMART University http://www.smartuniversity.org
New York, NY – On Wednesday, May 11th , a day 20 years in the making, the New York City Council will honor Bailey House CEO, Regina Quattrochi, at their temporary headquarters at the Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank for her 20 years of dedicated service at Bailey House. Her leadership in advocating for housing as a critical part of HIV/AIDS care has transformed the lives of thousands of formerly homeless New York men and women living with the disease.
Ms. Quattrochi is unique among major non-profit CEOs in New York – she has stayed at the helm of an HIV/AIDS organization steering it through two decades of dramatic evolution in all aspects of HIV/AIDS treatment, care, and funding here and nationally. Under her leadership Bailey House has remained a leader famous for innovation, client-centered programming, advocacy, and passion.
The New York City Council issued a proclamation stating, “The City Council hereby acknowledges Gina Quattrochi’s 20 years of service at Bailey House, the first AIDS housing organization in New York City, on behalf of New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. Ms. Quattrochi is a passionate advocate who has helped bring visibility to the plight of low income and homeless people living with HIV/AIDS. Due to her leadership on a local, state and federal level, HIV/AIDS housing is now recognized as a critical element of HIV/AIDS care. Most recently her work on the President Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy on behalf of HIV infected New Yorkers resulted in national recognition of the importance of stable housing and the critical role that homelessness plays in fueling HIV incidence . Ms. Quattrochi has been an asset to the City Council over her 20 years at Bailey House by providing vital information to enable us to make informed decisions about regulatory and budget issues. We salute Ms. Quattrochi and all of her Bailey House staff for making New York City a better place to live for homeless men and women living with AIDS.”
When the AIDS epidemic hit: men, women, and children were left homeless and stigmatized. In 1983, Bailey House stepped to the forefront and became the nation’s first provider of supportive housing to people living with HIV/AIDS. Bailey House witnesses first-hand the transformation of clients as they move beyond crisis of diagnosis to lead productive and independent lives. Bailey House’s landmark successful housing programs have been cited by the New York State AIDS Institute and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a model program and Bailey House has been held up as an example for AIDS agencies across the country.
On February 23rd Bailey House, the landmark AIDS housing agency, will hold it’s 23rd Annual Auction and Party. The Auction and Party attracts over 700 affluent, philanthropic New York trendsetters actively bidding on exclusive home design, art and photography and one-of-kind adventures.
Hosted for many years by Tim Gunn and Simon Doonan, this year finds renown fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo joining the engaging Sherri Shepherd of The View for what is sure to continue a tradition of combining hundreds of handsome partygoers with one of the best Auction experiences in town.
Among the featured auction items this year are a Costa Rica getaway at the luxurious Gaia Hotel & Reserve and a date with the charismatic Bravo powerhouse Andy Cohen where you can discuss everything from politics to housewives. As always photography will be a highlight with images from Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts and William Wegman. There is something for everyone to bid on—and at every price. This year’s selection of home décor includes Donna Karan, Restoration Hardware, Steuben Glass and many more. You can even win opening day box seats to the Yankees.
Tickets are priced for everyone from $250 to $5,000. The Armory will be a glow with Tiffany’s holiday interior expert, Geoff Howell, taking over this year’s event design.
Whether you are joining us for the first time or coming back to experience this vibrant and unusual New York benefit, be there with us as we support Bailey House and their remarkable efforts on behalf of homeless New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. “This is always a glam party, sexy and star-studded. It’s also a good deed in a very naughty, very scary world.” – Liz Smith NY Post.
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On November 9th, Bailey House CEO Gina Quattrochi will be engaging in civil disobedience for the first time in her 25 years of AIDS work. Recently, Governor Patterson vetoed a bill that would have capped the amount of public assistance HIV/AIDS recipients spend on rent to 30% of their incomes. The 30% rent cap is a benefit provided to almost all people in subsidized housing.
There is no justification for the State to take money at a rate 2 times higher than the Feds and leave HIV/AIDS recipients with $12 day. The $10-15 million New York State makes on this, as Speaker Christine Quinn stated recently, is merely a “rounding error” in the budget. In response to this irresponsible decision, there will be a rally November 9th at 11am on Broadway between Barclay and Park, to demand an override of Governor Patterson’s veto before the next administration.
“I was moved to do this because every day I watch the challenges our clients take on just to survive. We cannot remain silent in the face of this unconscionable act.” Gina Quattrochi, CEO, Bailey House
New York Governor David A. Paterson announced that he has vetoed bill A.2565/S.2664, which would have capped the amount of public assistance HIV positive/AIDS recipients spend on rent to 30% of their incomes. The passing of this law would have fixed an inequity in the local welfare system, as the 30% rent cap is a benefit provided to almost all people in subsidized housing. Because Governor Paterson chose to veto this bill, a bill that affects some of our most vulnerable, unheard citizens, nearly 10,000 low-income HIV-positive New Yorkers will be left to live off of what will amount to $12 a day.
The implications of these recent events will have long lasting effects. Research now shows that stable housing is closely linked to the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS. With some low-income HIV positive New Yorkers spending almost 70% of their income on rent, many are forced to make difficult decisions over adhering to their medical care or paying rent.
Last week, Bailey House CEO Regina Quattrochi along with Bailey House staff and clients attended a press conference at a New York City State Senate hearing room to continue fighting this veto. Quattrochi took to the podium to denounce the disappointing decision made by the Governor, saying ““We know access to housing is critical to health. Goddamn it, it’s in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy!” Assembly Woman Deborah Glick, Assembly Member Dick Gottfried, Senator Liz Krueger, and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn all gave speeches in support of the bill.
Have your voice heard! Take action now by signing a petition and sending a twitter message to Governor Paterson: www.housingfightsaids.org/p/take-action.html.
Enable Bailey House to fight for the rights of those whose voices are often unheard.
Katchkie Farm is a year-round organic farming operation owned by Great Performances. It is committed to celebrating local flavors while supporting sustainable agriculture and good earth practices, sitting on 60 acres in Columbia County, NY. The Farm is home to The Sylvia Center, an educational nonprofit that introduces children to the pleasures and benefits of healthful food through farm visits and cooking workshops, committing 5% of its annual harvest to anti-hunger organizations.
Partnering with the Palette Fund, Bailey House was delighted to send a group of kids up to the Farm to experience and learn first-hand the benefits of organic food. The day was filled with tending the fields, picking the vegetables, and enjoying a delicious meal.
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03/18/2011
Sherri and Carmen ‘tweet’ on Twitter about the 23rd Annual Bailey House Auction and Party.
03/18/2011
Click on this video and watch Dirty Mag retell the excitement of the 23rd Annual Bailey House Auction and Party.
03/04/2011
Bill Cunningham features Bailey House in the NY Times Evening Hours section highlighting the most elite of New York at Bailey House Auction and Party on February 23, 2011
03/15/2010
Sherri Shepherd chats about ‘Justin Bieber’ on step and repeat at 23rd Annual Bailey House Auction and Party
03/02/2009
Check out the dish spilled by one of the Real Housewives of New York!
http://www.okmagazine.com/2011/03/‘real-housewives-of-nyc’-stars-spill-on-new-season/
02/27/2009
“February 23rd, 2011 was a huge success for Bailey House at their 23rd Annual Auction and Party. All the elite and trendy showed up to be featured on Bailey House’s red carpet to be seen…”
02/24/2009
Scroll along this news article to read how women were in a frenzied out and out ‘bidding war’ for A Date With Andy Cohen being auctioned off at Bailey House 23rd Annual Auction and Party on February 23, 2011.
02/24/2009
Real Housewives of NYC Alex and Luann spill the beans at Bailey House Auction and Party 2011 on the fueds between ‘the blondes’ and ‘the brunettes’ for the upcoming season…
02/21/2009
February 24, 2011 Regina Quattrochi, CEO of Bailey House was given the honor of ringing the NASDAQ bell to open the stock market.
