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]

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].  Follow us on social media!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyc_hov/ 

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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!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyc_hov/   

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     To If you want toemail us you can at [email protected] https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm_medium=share_sheet

Episode 4: Ally’s Story Part 2 picks up from where we left off last week, as Ally finishes telling us about her family’s experience in shelter, including what learning looked like for her son during COVID-19. Ally and her 9-year-old son entered a shelter after their home became completely inhabitable that led to a 3-year stay. In part 2, she begins to share about how they exited and where they are now.   If you want to email us you can at [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm_medium=share_sheet

In Episode 3.1: Ally’s Story Part 1, we are joined by a New York City mom who entered a shelter with her 9-year-old son after their home became completely inhabitable on a Tuesday at 2 a.m. that led to a night in the emergency room. She talks about their journey in the shelter system that lasted 3 years. Part 2 on their lives after shelter will be released next week so stay tuned!   If you want to email us you can at [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm_medium=share_sheet