We welcome back Season 2 guest, Alissa, who most recently helped to build a resource center for asylum seekers who are seeking refuge. She shares about the challenges the people seeking asylum are facing, particularly the families with children, as well as the understaffed service providers and shelter providers. What is the trajectory and how long can NYC house and support the tens of thousands of people seeking asylum? 

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

hoy en este episodio tenemos a una person que estaba en el shelter y con mi ayuda ella pudo salir. El proceso fue un poco difícil pero pudo salir.

Hear Our Voices Host K-DiD introduces Lurden Corona who will be hosting the newly added monthly Spanish episodes of Hear Our Voices. Considering the significant number of Spanish-speaking families with children experiencing homelessness and the increase in migrant families entering NYC and seeking shelter, it is important share their stories as well as develop and ensure access to resources in Spanish. 

Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected] 

Hear Our Voices  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  

Brochure

HRA Guide for Housing Instabilityhttps://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf   

Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC

[email protected]

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)

Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8

This week on the podcast, host K-DiD shares several resources for families.

Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, Instagram account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Resources Packet: https://bit.ly/40pB4p8

En este episodio de hear our voices (escucha nuestra voces) es de un joven que pasó mucho para poder salir adelante con su hijo. Ella se llama Lurden Corona y es parte de la coalición de familia sin hogar. A pesar de tener una hija mayor y no poder esta con ella pudo sacar a su hijos a delante. Ella habla de las razones porque entro a un albergue con su hijo. Y a donde esta ella ahora. Esperamos que con esto pueda ayudar a alguien.  

In the last part of this series, Ashley shares more about how her son was impacted experiencing housing instability, the impact on her own mental health, and words of encouragement to others who may have similar experiences. 

Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Follow Ashley on ⁠Instagram⁠: @gold.order360photobooth

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.page

Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf 

HRA Guide for Housing Instabilityhttps://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf   

Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC

[email protected]

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.page 

Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8

In the 2nd part to this series, NYC mom Ashley continues to talk about her experiences living in shelter in two different times of her life as well as searching for housing that was affordable and livable.

Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Follow Ashley on ⁠Instagram⁠: @gold.order360photobooth

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.page

Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf 

HRA Guide for Housing Instabilityhttps://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf   

About Source of Income Discriminationhttps://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.pdf 

Unlock NYC (support for 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.page 

Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8

NYC mom Ashley joins us this week to share about the challenges she and her family faced living in shelter, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Follow Ashley on ⁠Instagram⁠: @gold.order360photobooth

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.page

Brochure
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf 

HRA Guide for Housing Instabilityhttps://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf   

About Source of Income Discriminationhttps://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.pdf 

Unlock NYC (support for 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.page 

Check out other resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8

In this final part of the series, Alida and host K-DiD talk about the prevalence and underreporting of violence, including domestic violence. They discuss the importance of being careful, staying vigilant, especially in public, and educating children about safe boundaries. 

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TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Resources: 

Healing Hands 

Provides direct services to the black community in New York city. They offer survivors access to counseling, economic empowerment, wellness activities, and so much more to prevent gender violence, and empower survivors.

https://healinghandsint.com/

https://healinghandsint.com/service/ 

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

Sanctuary for Families

https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/get-help/

https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/get-help-espanol/ 

To request services including shelter, counseling, legal representation or economic empowerment, call: 212.349.6009 

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

[email protected]

Advocate and lived expert of homelessness and domestic violence, Alida, continues to shares about her own experiences of DV and homelessness. She talks about the support she received from Sanctuary for Families as well as how she founded Healing Hands Incorporated, an organization serving survivors of gender-based violence.

Follow us on social media:

TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov

Resources:

Healing Hands 

Provides direct services to the black community in New York city. They offer survivors access to counseling, economic empowerment, wellness activities, and so much more to prevent gender violence, and empower survivors.

https://healinghandsint.com/

https://healinghandsint.com/service/ 

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

Sanctuary for Families

https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/get-help/

https://sanctuaryforfamilies.org/get-help-espanol/ 

To request services including shelter, counseling, legal representation or economic empowerment, call: 212.349.6009 

https://www.iamwomankind.org/https://www.iamwomankind.org/ (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

[email protected]