On April 9, ArchCare, the Archdiocese of New York’s healthcare system that every day cares for thousands of adults and individuals with special needs, marked the official opening of ArchCare at St. Frances Cabrini Apartments, its second independent, integrated housing development for neurodiverse adults. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing took place at Immaculate Conception Church, where His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, joined ArchCare leadership, elected officials, community members, and tenants with their families to celebrate the milestone.
The St. Frances Cabrini Apartments build on ArchCare’s commitment to repurposing underutilized church properties into affordable and inclusive housing for vulnerable populations. The project follows the success of ArchCare at St. Teresa, which opened in January 2020 on Staten Island as the organization’s first supportive housing community for neurodiverse and neurotypical adults, including people with autism.
“Too many neurodiverse adults struggle to find a place to live once they turn 18, and projects like the St. Frances Cabrini Apartments change that,” said Scott LaRue, President and Chief Executive Officer of ArchCare. “We are creating opportunities for people to live with independence and dignity while staying connected to a supportive community. ArchCare remains committed to developing housing solutions
that meet the needs of underserved communities, and we will continue to find new ways to expand projects like this.”
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a key partner in both the St. Teresa and St. Frances Cabrini projects, played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life.
“As a supporter of the St. Frances Cabrini Apartments project, we are deeply moved by the positive impact it will have on neurodiverse adults and their families,” said Liza Primeau, Vice President of Programs at The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. “This initiative is a testament to the power of community and the importance of providing inclusive, supportive environments where everyone can flourish. We are honored to contribute to a project that fosters independence, dignity, and a sense of
belonging for all residents.”
In recognition of its innovative approach, the St. Frances Cabrini Apartments was awarded Best Adaptive Reuse of Property in Westchester County by the Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) of Westchester, further solidifying ArchCare’s leadership in transforming existing spaces to meet critical community needs.
“BOMA is proud to recognize the tremendous efforts by ArchCare in renovating an underutilized property for such an important use,” said Stephanie Manfredi, Senior Portfolio Manager at Colliers and President of the Westchester Chapter of Building Owners and Managers Association. “We congratulate all involved and welcome ArchCare to the Westchester Community.”
A special thank you to His Eminence Cardinal Dolan for his vision, continued support, and blessing of this initiative and to our local officials and supporters for joining us in celebration including Deputy Mayor Cara Kronen, Darryl Taylor, Tuckahoe Village Trustee, Christine Fils-Aimé, Councilman Luigi Marcoccia, Councilman Anthony Giacobbe, Councilwoman Sheila Marcotte, Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita
and Liza Primeau from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
