Testimony: CityFHEPS Is Highly Valued, But Delays, Discrimination, and Payment Interruptions Threaten Housing Stability
Findings from new CSS research speak to several issues related to CityFHEPS and rental assistance in New York City.
Findings from new CSS research speak to several issues related to CityFHEPS and rental assistance in New York City.
Findings from a new Community Service Society of New York (CSS) brief analyzing New Yorkers’ experience using CityFHEPS—the city’s primary rental assistance program—offer valuable insights on where the program is working well, areas where voucher-holders encounter barriers, and opportunities to strengthen the program in achieving its main objective: keeping New Yorkers housed and reducing homelessness.
An alarming new report finds income inequity in New York City has accelerated as the wealthy elite have built immense fortunes through investments, while most everyday workers struggle to survive on a paycheck.
We honor the memory of all those who lost their lives to Covid-19, including our friend and colleague Tom Waters. Learn more about Tom’s work as a fierce advocate for low-income tenants.
One-third of NYC's voting-age citizens lives in a low-income household. Find out about the hopes and challenges of "The Unheard Third."