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Apply to be an FHC fellow; Misconceptions of Homelessness and Shelters
Description
Apply to be a Family Homelessness Coalition fellow! Learn more and apply here: https://www.fhcnyc.org/app/uploads/2023/09/2023-FHC-Housing-Policy-Fellowship-Job-Description-7-26-23.pdf
Check out the Portraits of Hope Documentary
https://www.fhcnyc.org/portraits-of-hope/
Email or DM us to share your story: NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com
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Learn about the facts on family homelessness in NYC
https://www.fhcnyc.org/the-facts/
Resources
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 Instability
https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf
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 8 also known as Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program
https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page
Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA)
https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page
Domestic Violence
Family Justice Centers - Provides free services and confidential services by phone and in person for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based viole