Hear Our Voices

Hear Our Voices

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Hear Our Voices episodes

  • Elizabeth's Story Part 2
    The mini series, Elizabeth's Story, picks up this week as NYC mom continues to share her experience of homelessness as a mom of six. She dives into the administrative barriers with vouchers, challenges of searching for housing with a voucher, and how the changing environments and shelter experience negatively impacts and traumatizes families and especially the children. 
    Check out Part 1:
    https://apple.co/3wdHrip
    https://spoti.fi/3wdH9Xq
    https://bit.ly/3M5ZQ6d
    26 min
  • Elizabeth's Story Part 1
    NYC mom of six shares her experience in the shelter system and navigating housing subsidies. Elizabeth and her family faced many challenges including barriers to shelter eligibility, misinformation about the process of housing subsidies, and constant moving. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!
    CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
    CityFHEPS FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf
    Section 8 - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/section-8/
    Learn more about Section 8 - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/tenants.page
    Access HRA Apply or Login - https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/login
    About NYCHA - https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01963
    Apply here - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycha/eligibility/apply.page
    21 min
  • Navigating Housing as a Leaseholder Part 2
    We continue the conversation with advocate, Alissa Tyghter-Gerald, on navigating as a leaseholder. Host K-DiD and Alissa share key information that would be helpful for any current and future leaseholders. They dive into security deposits, rent payments, record keeping, home repairs, maintaining a relationship with property management/landlords, implications of different subsidies, right to counsel, and evictions.
    Learn more about the information shared at the links below -
    Calling 311 - https://portal.311.nyc.gov/about-nyc-311/
    CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page 
    CityFHEPS FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf
    Section 8 - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/section-8/
    Access HRA Apply or Login - https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/login
    Homebase - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
    Homebase Locations - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page 
    Right to Counsel law - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/mayorspeu/resources/right-to-counsel.page
    NYC Eviction information - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/eviction-prevention.page
    30 min
  • Navigating Housing as a Leaseholder Part 1
    Advocate, Alissa Tyghter-Gerald, joined Hear Our Voices to talk about what it means to be a leaseholder, sharing great information that may be helpful to those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
    Click the links below to learn more about the information shared in this episode:
    CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
    CityFHEPS FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf
    CityFHEPS Renewal FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/CityFHEPS-Renewal-English-Renewal-FAQ.pdf
    FHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
    FHEPS Fact Sheet - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/FHEPS/HRA-146r-english.pdf
    Section 8 - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/section-8/
    Tenant protection laws, including preferential rent - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/other-housing-issues.page
    Access HRA Apply or Login - https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/login
    Homebase - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
    Homebase Locations - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page
    Housing Connect - https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/
    27 min
  • Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 3

    The final part of this mini series: Da Homeless Hero’s Story is here. In this episode, Shams, an NYC father with lived experience of homeless, shares about his collaboration with different stakeholders, including landlords and the Adams administration. He continues to emphasize the importance of empowering those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and ensuring they are a part of the conversations with key decision makers.

    Check out Part 1 on Apple, Spotify, Anchor 

    Check out Part 2 on Apple, Spotify, Anchor

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @nyc_hov

    Follow Shams on Instagram (@dahomelesshero) and Twitter (@homeless_hero)

    Vocal New York (https://vocal-ny.org/about-us/)

    Learn more about their work to end homelessness. 

    Urban Justice Center (https://www.urbanjustice.org/)

    Get help for legal services here

    Coalition for the Homeless (https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/)

    Find more information on getting assistance for eviction, disability rights, housing, food, and more here. 

    22 min
  • Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 2
    NYC father Shams, Da Homeless Hero's story continues this week as he shares more about his work advocating for people experiencing homelessness. He emphasizes the need for housing to end homelessness and talks about his engagement with key decision-makers, including the Adams's Administration, to impact policy and help address issues related to homelessness. While Shams's unique lived experience going through foster care, being on the streets, the family shelter system with his son, and more, came with many challenges, he rose up to be a part of the inspiration in the fight to end homelessness. Stay tuned for the final part next week. 
    Follow Hear Our Voices on Twitter and Instagram: (@nyc_hov) 
    Follow Da Homeless Hero on Twitter (@homeless_hero) and Instagram (@dahomelesshero)
    33 min
  • Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 1
    We are kicking off Season 2 with Shams, Da Homeless Hero, someone who works to represent all who are experiencing homelessness. An NYC father shares his story experiencing homelessness as a child and as an adult with his son. Shams and his family has faced numerous challenges in the foster care and homelessness system and understands the trauma of homelessness. His lived experience is part of what fuels his continued fight to end homelessness and poverty. Da Homeless Hero's story continues next week, stay tuned! 
    Follow Hear Our Voices on Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov 
    And follow Da Homeless Hero on Twitter (@homeless_hero) and Instagram (@dahomelesshero)
    Information on DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center:
    Families with children younger than 21 years of age.
    Pregnant women.
    Families with a pregnant woman.
    151 East 151st Street
    Bronx, NY 10451
    (718) 503-6400
    Open 24 hours
    PATH Brochure
    English Booklet and Spanish Booklet on eligibility process and how to get help if determined “ineligible."
    22 min
  • Home for the Holidays: Ending Family Homelessness in NYC

    Hosted by Trinity Church Wall Street and the Family Homelessness Coalition.  

    In this conversation, you'll hear about the experiences of families facing housing insecurity in NYC and steps leaders must take to end this crisis. Hear Our Voices host Kadisha Davis, Rhonda Jackson, and Martha Avila — three women who will share their personal stories navigating the New York City shelter system and finding a permanent home — joined the discussion.   Moderated By: Jeanmarie Evelly, Executive Editor of City Limits   Speakers Include:  Kadisha Davis, FHC Fellow  Rhonda Jackson, FHC Fellow  Martha Avila, Community Member  Councilmember Stephen Levin   About FHC: The Family Homelessness Coalition was formed in 2017 and is comprised of 16 housing and family advocacy organizations that have aligned through the common goal of improving the experiences of families living in shelters and preventing homelessness among families in New York City. 

    Learn more about the coalition’s work here: https://fhcnyc.org/    

    About Trinity Church Wall Street: Trinity Church Wall Street has a centuries-long history of promoting and advocating for the general welfare of New Yorkers. Currently, their direct outreach focuses on ending mass incarceration, mass homelessness, and housing instability in New York City. Learn more about the Church’s fight for social justice here: https://trinitywallstreet.org/social-justice 

    Email us at [email protected]

    Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov

    58 min
  • Stronger Communities

    In Episode 14: Stronger Communities, Ms. Williams shares her perspective as a principal for an elementary school on serving students, their families, and the community. Approximately 30% of Shine Shine 399’s students are in temporary housing and Ms. Williams partners with various groups and organizations in the community to go beyond making sure students pass a test and ensure the whole child is taken care of.In Episode 14: Stronger Communities, Ms. Williams shares her perspective as a principal for an elementary school on serving students, their families, and the community. Approximately 30% of Shine Shine 399’s students are in temporary housing and Ms. Williams partners with various groups and organizations in the community to go beyond making sure students pass a test and ensure the whole child is taken care of.

    Email us: [email protected] 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/nyc_hov

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/nyc_hov

    24 min
  • Tina's Story

    Episode Description

    In this week’s episode, NYC mom Tina talks about some of the difficulties during the shelter application process at the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH) located in the Bronx and her current homelessness experience. Tina and her twin sons applied and were determined ineligible multiple times. Host K-DiD shares additional resources for families at risk of currently experiencing homelessness. Find the details and links for the resources below.

    PATH: Applying for shelter

    151 East 151st St

    Bronx, NY

    718-503-6400

    Applications processed 9am to 5pm

    Brochure

    Main webpage

    If determined ineligible, you can request a fair hearing - call 800-205-0110 or 800-342-3334. You can also send your request for a fair hearing via fax to 518-473-6735, or go in person to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) at 14 Boerum Place, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, New York. Have your ineligibility notice with you.

    Section 8 

    About Section 8

    Determine eligibility

    Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) program

    FAQs

    SOTA documents

    About Homebase

    Provides homeless prevention services to New Yorkers experiencing housing instability and aftercare services for families and individuals exiting the shelter to permanent housing.

    Access HRA Resources on Homebase

    Homebase Locator - 

    Bronx

    Brooklyn

    Manhattan

    Queens

    Email us: [email protected] 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyc_hov 

    19 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].