Deborah De Santis assumed the role of President and CEO of CSH on January 1, 2007. Prior to that, since 2003, she led CSH’s New Jersey program, tripling the lending portfolio, successfully advocating for creation of New Jersey’s $200 million Special Needs Housing Trust Fund, and helping create a statewide grassroots organization to advocate for development of 100,000 units of affordable housing over 10 years, including 10,000 units of supportive housing. She is available to speak on topics pertaining to supportive housing, CSH, and the national movement to end homelessness.

Blog Entries by Deborah De Santis

We Must Unite to End Homelessness Among our Veterans

Posted November 10, 2009 | 10:20 PM (EST)


As our nation pauses to salute those who serve our country, it is important to recognize the incredible work being done to combat homelessness among veterans. To eradicate this scourge, current efforts must be bolstered by additional financial and political investments.

Sadly, veterans of our armed forces are disproportionately...

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REDUCE Act Cuts Health Care Costs, Helps End Homelessness

Posted October 27, 2009 | 10:54 AM (EST)


A lot is being said and written about access to health care these days. But unless we get a handle on how to lower the ever-escalating costs of health services, efforts to ensure that all Americans have equal access to care may only produce headaches and a larger national debt.

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Supportive Housing can end Institutionalization and Homelessness

4 Comments | Posted October 19, 2009 | 11:11 AM (EST)


A recent ruling handed down by federal court is a reminder to all states and municipalities that individuals with mental illness should have access to housing and services that enable them to thrive in the communities where they live.

Disability Advocates Inc. v. New York State provides opportune time to...

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Secretary Donovan Re-Energizes Campaign to End Homelessness

Posted August 5, 2009 | 08:30 PM (EST)


I was at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in Washington, DC from July 28-31, listening to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan sum up what's been accomplished in recent years and what remains to be done to prevent and end homelessness.

Earlier in the month,...

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President Understands Need to Control Healthcare Costs

1 Comments | Posted June 29, 2009 | 03:34 PM (EST)


As President Barack Obama tours the country making a compelling case for real healthcare reform, his message is clear: We must do a better job of containing costs by providing more effective and appropriate health care for all Americans. This is especially true for people with complex healthcare needs who...

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Blogging from a White House Committed to Ending Homelessness

1 Comments | Posted May 25, 2009 | 04:22 PM (EST)


Today I had the honor of attending a bill signing ceremony transforming a major initiative that helps combat homelessness across our country. With the sweep of his pen, President Barack Obama has accomplished what many of us have been fighting for since the early part of this century: the re-invigoration...

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What The Soloist Tells Us About Homelessness and Mental Illness in America

Posted April 21, 2009 | 12:25 AM (EST)


Imagine being in the prime of your life, possessing an incredible musical ability, so gifted you are accepted at one the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world. You are in an orchestra with Yo Yo Ma. You could be the next Beethoven or Mozart.

Then picture your...

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