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- Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness Part 2
In part 2 of this series, John, an advisor and advocate on homelessness and housing issues continues to share about his work and the need for a system that helps people get safe permanent quality affordable home.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
27 min - We are HiringWe have exciting news! The Family Homelessness Coalition is looking for a new Fellow to support the work planned for the 2023-2024 program year. We are looking for a dynamic individual with lived experience in the homeless system to join our coalition as leaders in setting the agenda for positive change in eviction prevention, shelter services, housing supports and more. This is a paid, part time position that pays $35 per hour for 12 hours a week.Click here for more information and a link to the application,https://www.fhcnyc.org/fhc-fellows/Follow us on our social mediahttps://linktr.ee/nyc_hov/?fbclid=PAAaYZ5mm780FZoFKw9wdI4ey_LFzFAuZtE3t0IsLoOAF9cKY01SUXoVsIx9w2 min
- Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness
An advisor and advocate on issues related to homelessness and housing, John shares his personal story about experiencing housing instability as a child and how he was propelled to work on changing the system of affordable and stable housing.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPS
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
21 min - NYC Advocate for Safe and Affordable Housing
This week, we are joined by Jessica Katz, an advocate for safe and affordable housing. In her most recent role as the NYC Chief Housing Officer, the number one priority was to ensure those impacted by homelessness were helping to craft the housing and homelessness policies.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Resources
NYC311
https://portal.311.nyc.gov/
DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.pageBrochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdfHRA Guide for Housing Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
About Housing Lotteries
NYC Housing Connect
https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/
About Housing Connect
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals.page
Affordable Housing Income Guide
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdfs/services/income-guide-english.pdf
NYS Housing Lotteries
https://hcr.ny.gov/lotteries
About Supportive Housing
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/supportive-housing.page
About Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/law/source-of-income.page#:~:text=Discrimination%20based%20on%20lawful%20source%20of%20income%20is%20the%20illegal,other%20forms%20of%20public%20assistance
FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdfUnlock NYC (support for income discrimination)
https://weunlock.nyc/
Housing Vouchers
Section 8https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
CityFHEPShttps://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
FHEPShttps://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.pageCheck out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8
37 min - new destiny (nuevo destino) with Gabriela Sandoval
En este episodio conversamos con Gabbi Sandoval Requena, representante de New Destiny Housing. Gabbi nos cuenta sobre la misión de su organización en promover acceso a la vivienda permanente para víctimas de violencia doméstica en la ciudad de Nueva York. Conversamos sobre como la violencia domestica lleva a miles de familias con menores de edad al sistema de albergues de la ciudad año a año, además de los programas de ayuda disponibles para que las víctimas puedan reconstruir sus vidas, libres de abuso.
37 min - Domestic Violence and Homelessness Part 2
This week continues with Gabbi, Director of Policy and Communications at New Destiny Housing. New Destiny provides housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children and is committed to increase permanent housing options for domestic violence survivors by building affordable housing and improve their access to existing housing resources.
ABC's of Healthy Relationships
HPD's Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Hear Our Voices Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel on YouTube
Resources:
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center - https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
15-15 Initiative
47 min - Domestic Violence and Homelessness Part 1
We are joined by the Director of Policy and Communications at New Destiny Housing, Gabriela. New Destiny provides housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children and is committed to increase permanent housing options for domestic violence survivors by building affordable housing and improve their access to existing housing resources.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Hear Our Voices Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel on YouTube
15-15 Initiative
Resources:
New Destiny Housing
https://newdestinyhousing.org/
646-472-0262
New Destiny Housing Resource Center - https://newdestinyhousing.org/housing-help/
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/programs/family-justice-centers.page (includes locations and phone numbers)
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
26 min - Challenges in the Domestic Violence System Part 2
In this week’s episode, NYC mom Lilly continues to share her story after experiencing domestic violence. She talks about overcoming her fears as well as what she is working on and what she is working towards, including self care and getting her GED.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Hear Our Voices Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel on YouTube
Resources:
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
21 min - Challenges in the System Addressing Domestic Violence
NYC mom Lilly joins us to share her story experiencing domestic violence - physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. While the abuser was incarcerated for the abuse and after his release, he continued to harass Lilly, even though she an order of protection. The system addressing domestic violence in NYC must be improved.
Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected]
Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov
Hear Our Voices Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel on YouTube
Resources:
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Safe Horizon
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
https://safehorizon.org
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
30 min - GIVEAWAY RULESThus us the links to all our mediahttps://linktr.ee/nyc_hovTERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HEAR OUR VOICES JUNE 20231. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, "The Promoter" refers to Hear Our Voices whose Instagram and Twitter handle is @nyc_hov and TikTok handle is @hearourvoices_. The "Prize" refers to one (1) $150.00 gift card to dine at a restaurant. Winner will select the restaurant from list provided by The Promoter.2. By entering the contest, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. All “entries” must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 28, 2023. One (1) winner in New York City living in a shelter for families with children will be selected at random by The Promoter on June 30, 2023, and the winner will be notified on or after this date.3. The Promotor’s giveaway with entry via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are open only to residents of a shelter for families with children in New York City. One (1) winner will be chosen at random from all entrants and across all platforms.4. No purchase is necessary. Winners will not be required to pay to enter the giveaway.5. Entrants must be over 18 years old on the date of their entry.6. Employees or volunteers of The Promoter are not eligible to enter.7. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok are not in any way affiliated or involved in the giveaway.8. Only one entry per family will be accepted.9. Each entrant shall enter the giveaway via Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok by following Hear Our Voices (Instagram and Twitter handle is @nyc_hov, TikTok username is @hearourvoices_) or Facebook by joining the Hear Our Voices group AND sending a Direct Message. If the entrant is already following The Promoter on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok or has already joined the Promoter’s Facebook group, each entrant shall enter the giveaway by hitting “Like” on at least one post and sending a Direct Message.10. The Prize will be awarded to a randomly selected winner who has entered on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook using a random number generator. The Promoter will not be held liable if the named prize becomes unavailable or cannot be fulfilled.11. The Promoter will not be held liable for any failure of receipt of entries. The Promoter takes no responsibility for any entries which are lost, delayed, illegible, corrupted, damaged, incomplete, or otherwise invalid.12. To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Promoter’s liability under or in connection with the giveaway or these terms and conditions shall be limited to the cost price of the Prize in question.13. To the extent permitted by applicable law, The Promoter shall not be liable under or in connection with these terms and conditions, the competition or any Prize for any indirect, special or consequential cost, expense, loss or damage suffered by a participant even if such cost, expense, loss or damage was reasonably foreseeable or might reasonably have been contemplated by the participant and the promoter and whether arising from breach of contract, tort, negligence, breach of statutory duty or otherwise.14. Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable, and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available. Where a Prize becomes unavailable for any reason, the promoter reserves the right to substitute that prize for a prize of equal or higher value.15. In addition to verification of residency in a shelter for families with children in NYC, the name, address, email address, and phone number of the winning family’s head of household must be provided to The Promoter to enable fulfilment of the Prize.16. In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond The Promoter’s reasonable control, the promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the giveaway or these terms and conditions, either in whole or in part, with or without notice.17. The Promoter's decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.9 min
About Hear Our Voices
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Hear Our Voices shares stories about family homelessness in New York City and resources and information for families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness, working towards bringing about change in the system addressing homelessness, including shelters. If you are interested in participating in this podcast, please reach out to [email protected].
Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov