Hear Our Voices

Hear Our Voices

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  • Homelessness Prevention Resources

    Episode 12: Homelessness Prevention Programs and Services features advocate Grace Ruiz from CAMBA, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic social services, including homelessness prevention in New York. (https://camba.org). Grace shares information about Homebase, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Program Parachute, and more, which may be helpful to families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Find additional details on the resources below.

    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.
    https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
    https://access.nyc.gov/programs/homebase/
    Homebase Locator - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page

    Find assistance and apply for SNAP, cash assistance, housing, employment, and other benefits. https://access.nyc.gov

    About Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page
    HPD Affordable Housing - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/find-affordable-housing.page
    Report a Complaint (Safety issue, housing discrimination, tenant harassment) - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/report-a-housing-complaint.page

    About Section 8 - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/about-section-8.page

    About Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) - https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/

    https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/new-york-emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap.page

    About Project Parachute Funds and Services for Tenants Experiencing Need (FASTEN)

    https://www.projectparachute.nyc

    HELP USA

    https://www.helpusa.org
    Phone: 212-779-3350
    718-922-7980

    Catholic Charities

    https://catholiccharitiesny.org/find-help
    888-744-7900

    Riseboro Housing

    https://riseboro.org/division/housing/
    718-366-3800

    Eviction Hardship Declaration During the COVID-19 Pandemic Form

    https://nycourts.gov/eefpa/PDF/Residential_Eviction_Hardship_Declaration-English.pdf (ENGLISH)
    https://nycourts.gov/eefpa/ (Other languages available here)

    50 min
  • Aisha's Story Part 2
    Episode 10: Aisha’s Story Part 2 is a continuation of our two-part series about an NYC mom who entered a shelter with her son while working as a case manager at a shelter. In this episode, Aisha talks about the financial challenges of living in a shelter which stem from how the system is structured, what she is doing to exit the shelter, and information that may be helpful for other families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Check out Part 1 here: https://apple.co/3c1zqSF
    32 min
  • Aisha's Story Part 1
    In Episode 9: Aisha’s Story Part 1, an NYC mom currently residing in a shelter with her young son while also working in a shelter talks about applying for shelter, the experience in shelter, and how they are trying to exit. Aisha brings a unique perspective on homelessness in NYC to the table and will continue to share in Part 2 as her story continues next week for this two-part series.
    https://apple.co/3c1zqSF
    https://spoti.fi/3wBXRzE
    About applying for shelter at the DHS Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
    About Homebase: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
    Find a Homebase location near you: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page
    CityFHEPS Application Documents: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page
    CityFHEPS FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf
    If you want to participate in the podcast, email [email protected]
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    22 min
  • Don't Forget the Invisible People

    In Episode 8: Don't Forget the Invisible People, Senior Editor/Reporter of City Limits David Brand dropped by to talk about homelessness and housing in NYC from the perspective of a journalist who previously worked as a licensed social worker. He shares about what he has observed throughout his work in social services as well as journalism, connecting with the people directly experiencing homelessness, and his thoughts on what we can do to address homelessness. CityFHEPS Application Documents: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page CityFHEPS FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf About the Housing Our Neighbors with Dignity act (HONDA): https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/s5257 Summary: Provides a mechanism for the state to finance the purchase of distressed hotels and commercial office properties by the appropriate nonprofit organizations for the purpose of maintaining or increasing affordable housing. Check out David’s Twitter: twitter.com/davidfbrand Read David’s articles at citylimits.org/author/david-brand Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NYC_HOV Email us if you are interested in participating [email protected]

    31 min
  • Sara's Story Part 2
    In Episode 7: Sara’s Story Part 2, we continue the two-part series where NYC mom Sara with lived experience of homelessness shares her powerful story about living in a hotel shelter and exiting with her baby and husband as an individual living with mental health conditions. Sara dives into the living experience in a hotel shelter, the process of applying for housing, where she is now, and shares more tips for families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
    Additional Information:
    About Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page
    About Homebase: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page 
    Find a Homebase location near you: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page 
    Check out Sara’s YouTube episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcy6QcKxniY5dZPwKw8g24w/videos 
    CityFHEPS Application Documents: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page 
    CityFHEPS FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf
    Affordable Housing Resources: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/affordable-housing.page 
    If you want to participate in the podcast, email [email protected]. 
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    44 min
  • The Way Home EVENT
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    4 min
  • Sara's Story Part 1
    In Episode 6: Sara’s Story Part 1, we are joined by an NYC mom who was in a hotel shelter with her husband and son. She shares about their experience applying for shelter at the DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center, the application process, and when they first entered shelter. Sara gives tips that is based on her personal experience for other families who may be at risk of experiencing homelessness or in the process of applying. After two denials of entry, her family was finally approved. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping next week, Wednesday October 7.
    Additional Information:
    About Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page 
    Check out Sara’s YouTube episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcy6QcKxniY5dZPwKw8g24w/videos   
    If you want to participate in the podcast, email [email protected]. 
    Follow us on social media! 
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyc_hov/
    32 min
  • City FHEPS with Updates
    In Episode 5: We talk About CityFHEPS, we are joined by advocate Josefa Silva from Women In Need, Inc. (Win) who has been working in the non-profit sector on behalf of New York City’s lowest income children and families for over fifteen years. She shares about CityFHEPS, a New York City rental assistance program to help individuals and families find and keep housing administered by the Department of Social Services. We dive into the eligibility requirements, application process, common challenges faced, and changes needed. Check out some of the resources discussed on the episode:  
     
    CityFHEPS Application Documents: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps-documents.page 
    CityFHEPS FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf    
    How to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): https://nysrenthelp.otda.ny.gov/en/Pages/18/how-to-apply-for-erap 
    ERAP FAQ: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/emergency-rental-assistance/faq.asp 
    Apply for ERAP: https://nysrenthelp.otda.ny.gov/en/ERAPApplication/StartOrResume 
    Find a Homebase location: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase-locations.page  
    Project Parachute: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5f63cb56c583edef0cceb2ed/5fad4e5e8a65fab41a09cd19_Project%20Parachute%20FAQ.pdf    
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    37 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].