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Hear Our Voices

133 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

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]

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marcia gerente de advocación para niños (parte 2)

March 27, 2024 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

En continuacion de parte 1 ella nos dice de un caso que un nino necesitaba ayuda y lodieron lo que el necesitaba. Ella nos dice que el nino era la primera vez estando en otro que no su pais natal. ella con dice las dificultad que ahi cunado un padre no sabe como ayudar a un niño y lo importante que es tener la ayuda y los recursos a la mano. Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faceb...

It's Okay to Ask for Help: Postpartum and Self Care

March 27, 2024 04:51 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Bonnie Kerker, MPH, PhD, with the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, researches adverse and positive experiences that families face and the impact those experiences have on young children as well as how to mitigate the adverse experiences. She joins us this week to talk about postpartum depression, asking for help, self care, and more. Dr. Kerker worked on an intervention that adapted the postpartum depression prevention intervention, Reach Out and Stay Strong, Essentials for n...

March Hot Topic: Brain Injury in Domestic Violence Survivors

March 21, 2024 06:10 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and human trafficking. Jacqueline and Carmen with Volunteers of America (VOA) join us for this month's hot topic on brain injury and domestic violence. VOA-Greater New York has begun a new initiative, in partnership with Safe Living Space, to screen individuals entering our seven domestic violence programs for possible brain injury and connect those who are showing symptoms of brain injury to the appropriate medical care. VOA-GNY Dome...

Experiencing Homelessness as a New Mom Part 3

March 20, 2024 07:08 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

For the last part of the series, Rudy shares about how she exited homelessness and about teaching children skills and basic knowledge for financial literacy and daily living. Check out part 1 ⁠here⁠: ⁠bit.ly/3Ph5zcI⁠ and part 2 here: bit.ly/3TgZvlH Check out Rudy's pages: ⁠⁠https://linkbio.co/Rudyscakery⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/@lifewithrudynicolle⁠⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoice...

Experiencing Homelessness as a New Mom Part 2

March 13, 2024 06:31 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

In the next part of this series, Rudy dives into what life was like living in a shelter with her son for nearly a year. Host K-DiD and Rudy talk about the similarities and differences in the shelter and homelessness systems in NYC and other parts of the U.S. as well as the importance of taking care of our mental health. Listen to part 1 here: bit.ly/3Ph5zcI Check out Rudy's pages: ⁠https://linkbio.co/Rudyscakery⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@lifewithrudynicolle⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to ...

Experiencing Homelessness as a New Mom Part 1

March 06, 2024 07:05 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

In part 1 of this series, Rudy begins to share about her experience of homelessness as a new mom and living separated from the rest of her family. Stay tuned for Part 2! Check out Rudy's pages: https://linkbio.co/Rudyscakery https://youtube.com/@lifewithrudynicolle Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

February Hot Topic: Right to Shelter

February 29, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Will Watts with Coalition for the Homeless joins us for this month's hot topic: right to shelter. Host K-DiD and Will discuss the background of the right to shelter in NYC, including Callahan v. Carey, the current landscape with the policy, how it relates to housing, and more. The Legal Aid Society Homeless Rights hotline: 1-800-649-9125 Monday-Friday from 10 am -3 pm Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta...

Marcia gerente de advocación para niños

February 28, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

En este episodio tenemos a Marcia Flores. Que es gerente de educacion para advocate para niños. Ella hace mucha cosa en un solo trabajo por emjeplo: trabaja con coordinadores adentro de una comunidad para los ninos en refujios. Ella trabaja con familias que llegan aqui de otro pais. Ella nos dice do los trabajadores sociales no hacen lo qur tienen que hacer para ayudar a las personas. Ella nos menciona que le dan noticias que se debe mover para un lado a otro. ella nos habla de que ;no es so...

Marcia gerente de advocación para niños (parte 1)

February 28, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

En este episodio tenemos a Marcia Flores. Que es gerente de educacion para advocate para niños. Ella hace mucha cosa en un solo trabajo por emjeplo: trabaja con coordinadores adentro de una comunidad para los ninos en refujios. Ella trabaja con familias que llegan aqui de otro pais. Ella nos dice do los trabajadores sociales no hacen lo qur tienen que hacer para ayudar a las personas. Ella nos menciona que le dan noticias que se debe mover para un lado a otro. ella nos habla de que ;no es so...

The Bridge Project - Supporting Moms & Their Babies Part 2

February 28, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week, we are joined again by Syntyché Francella who continues to share about The Bridge Project, an organization that supports healthy development for babies during their first 1,000 days of life by providing their mothers with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis for three years. Syntyché answers some key questions about the eligibility requirements and application process. Learn more at ⁠https://bridgeproject.org/⁠ Apply here - ⁠https://bridgeproject.org/apply⁠/ ⁠ Th...

The Bridge Project - Supporting Moms & Their Babies Part 1

February 21, 2024 06:07 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Syntyché Francella joins us this week and shares about The Bridge Project, an organization that supports healthy development for babies during their first 1,000 days of life by providing their mothers with consistent, unconditional cash on a biweekly basis for three years. Syntyché answers some key questions about the eligibility requirements and application process. Learn more at https://bridgeproject.org/ Apply here - https://bridgeproject.org/apply/ The Bridge Project Resource Guide ...

Homelessness is a Trauma Part 5

February 14, 2024 04:59 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

In the last part of this series, Host K-DiD and Cynthia talk about supportive housing, the importance of getting mental health care, and more. Check out the other parts of the series! Part 1 - https://bit.ly/3tYSPAe Part 2 - https://bit.ly/47Kqrja Part 3 - https://bit.ly/3upkYjY Part 4 - https://bit.ly/3HSEFnA ⁠ Email Cynthia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Homelessness is a Trauma Part 4

February 07, 2024 05:50 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

⚠️ Sensitive Content: This story includes references to domestic violence, child abuse, and suicide. In part 4 of this series, Cynthia talks about the various kinds of homelessness experiences. She also dives more into her story living on the street, having a mental health condition, and how these experiences impacted her children. Email Cynthia: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices ...

Homelessness is a Trauma Part 3

January 31, 2024 08:49 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence. We continue with NYC mom Cynthia in part 3 of this series who shares more about her experience with homelessness and mental health challenges as well as living and working day-by-day to survive. With host K-DiD, Cynthia dives into how different policies impact the shelter system and people at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Email Cynthia: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your stor...

Natalie una mujer del navy que casi va a un albergue (a navy woman who almost went to the shelter)

January 24, 2024 13:30 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

en este episodio estamos con Natalie una madre soltera que salio a delante con sus hijos. tenia familia pero no podia contar con sus apoyos. en el transcurso de esto ella iba a la escuela y trajaba para poder salir adelante. aun ella no viva en el este del estado ella busco lo recursos necesarios para poder tener su apartamento. ella tambien habla de algunas person con quein ella a hablado y habla de la experiencia de ellos. Ella expresa que algunos edificios tenien cucarachas y una persona ...

Homelessness is a Trauma Part 2

January 24, 2024 07:15 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse and domestic violence. In part 2 of this series, NYC mom Cynthia talks more about how homelessness and other traumas impact physical and mental health. Cynthia and host K-DiD also discuss concerns around suspending the right to shelter. Email Cynthia: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook...

Support the "Speak Out" Vigil for Housing and Shelters in NYC on Monday 1/22/24 at 1pm

January 19, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Title: "Speak Out" - Put Humanity First for Migrants and Asylum Seekers Date and time: Monday, January 22nd at 1:00 pm  Location: Metro Baptist Church, located at 410 West 40th Street Policy and Advocacy Associate, Juan Diaz, joins to share more information about this vigil as well as the current issues related to housing instability in NYC. The vigil an opportunity to shine a light on the negative impacts of the 60-day rule for newcomer families seeking asylum, particularly for all N...

Homelessness is a Trauma Part 1

January 17, 2024 07:03 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse, domestic violence, and suicide. We kick off Season 4 with Cynthia, an NYC mom experienced homelessness in different shelter systems, including for families with children, as well as street homelessness. In part 1 of this series, Cynthia dives into her mental health journey from childhood through adulthood and its intersection with her experiences of homelessness and domestic violence. Email Cynthia: [email protected] Email or DM...

Diana Arigundi advocate for children in New York (Advocate para niños de Nueva Yorl)

January 16, 2024 01:22 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Este episodio es con Diana es la supervisora de la educacion de niños en Nueva York. ella nos habla de como ayudan a los padres entender el IEP (plan individual de educacion). Tambien habla de alguos talleres que hacen para ambos padres y niños que no hablan ingles. ELla nos habla de differentes projectos qur ayudan a todos tipo de familia, siendo immigrante o que ya son parte de lo estado unidos. Diana no dice todo lo que ella hace a dentro y a fuera de su trabajo. Por ejemplo, cuando empez...

Diana Arigundi advocate for children in New York (defensora de niños de Nueva York)

January 16, 2024 01:22 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

En este episodio hablamos con Diana Arigundi. Es subdirectora del programa de derechos de los estudiantes inmigrantes y defensora de los niños en la ciudad de Nueva York. Es una organización que ayuda y apoya a los estudiantes en todos los temas que tienen que ver con ser estudiante. Por ejemplo, si necesitan ayuda para aprender inglés, educación especial o ayuda con el acoso. La organización está disponible para ayudar a las familias de bajos recursos. Para mas informacion visite a https:/...

Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC Part 4

January 10, 2024 12:43 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

In the last part of this series, host K-DiD and Michael Jackson talk about the impacts of bureaucracy on different groups of people and what it means to advocate for yourself while also receiving support from others. Check out Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series! Michael Jackson's Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@Blk_Intellect⁠⁠⁠ Michael Jackson's SubStack: ⁠⁠⁠blackintellect.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC Part 3

January 03, 2024 14:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

In part 3 of this series, writer and editor Michael Jackson talks about the discriminatory treatment and policies as well as the barriers of getting support and resources based on what agencies visually see and how circumstances, people are categorized. Host K-DiD and Michael Jackson also discuss the idea of "deserving help." Join us next week to listen to the last part of the series on Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC. Michael Jackson's Twitter: ⁠⁠@Blk_Intellect⁠...

Diana Arigundi advovate for children in New York (Avocante para niños de Nueva Yorl)

December 27, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Este episodio es con Diana es la supervisora de la educacion de niños en Nueva York. ella nos habla de como ayudan a los padres entender el IEP (plan individual de educacion). Tambien habla de alguos talleres que hacen para ambos padres y niños que no hablan ingles. ELla nos habla de differentes projectos qur ayudan a todos tipo de familia, siendo immigrante o que ya son parte de lo estado unidos. Diana no dice todo lo que ella hace a dentro y a fuera de su trabajo. Por ejemplo, cuando empez...

Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC Part 2

December 20, 2023 13:03 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

In part 2 of this series, writer and editor Michael Jackson continues to share about what it's like experiencing housing instability as a child and the trauma from the experience as well as how it influenced his adulthood. Join us next week to listen to part 3! Twitter: ⁠@Blk_Intellect⁠ SubStack: ⁠blackintellect.substack.com⁠ Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠...

Impact of Housing Instability on a Father and Son in NYC

December 13, 2023 15:02 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

We are joined by writer and editor, Michael Jackson, who shares his story experiencing homelessness as a child and as an adult. After the passing of his wife, Michael and his son were displaced from the home they were renting due to the owner’s failure to safely sustain the apartment. Join us next week to listen to part 2! Twitter: @Blk_Intellect SubStack: blackintellect.substack.com Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter...

Challenges of Housing Instability as a Father in NYC

December 13, 2023 15:02 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

We are joined by writer and editor, Michael Jackson, who shares his story experiencing homelessness as a child and as an adult. After the passing of his wife, Michael and his son were displaced from the home they were renting due to the owner’s failure to safely sustain the apartment. Join us next week to listen to part 2! Twitter: @Blk_Intellect SubStack: blackintellect.substack.com Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter...

Housing Instability Doesn't Always Look the Same Part 3

December 06, 2023 12:48 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

⚠️Sensitive Content: Discussion on suicide.  In the last part of this series Anne continues to talk about her story of experiencing housing instability as a child, the challenges of housing instability and lower socioeconomic status, and losing her brother. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this story. Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ account links can b...

thanksgiving (dia de accion de gracias)

December 01, 2023 16:08 - 44 seconds - 714 KB

Le deseamos a todos un bonito dia en acción de gracias. Gracias por ecucharnos y ser parte de nuestra communidad. Si deseas compartir tu historia manda un correo electronico a: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠⁠⁠⁠

Housing Instability Doesn't Always Look the Same Part 2

November 29, 2023 05:13 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Part 2 of this series continues with Anne, a researcher focused on ending child, youth, and family homelessness. Host K-DiD and Anne talk about challenges of housing instability and living in a "doubled-up" household (temporary living arrangements in the homes of friends or family when they would otherwise choose not to). Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ account l...

accion de gracias (Thanksgiving)

November 22, 2023 14:00 - 44 seconds - 371 KB

en este episodio es para decearles un bonito dia de accion de gracias

Housing Instability Doesn't Always Look the Same Part 1

November 15, 2023 05:08 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

In part 1 of this series, we are joined by Anne who is a researcher with Chapin Hall focused on ending child, youth, and family homelessness. She talks about growing up in a household of violence and alcoholism and experiencing housing instability. Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠⁠⁠ Resources ⁠American Foundation for Sui...

About CityFHEPS and Advocating for Families Experiencing Housing Instability

November 08, 2023 05:28 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

This week, Juan Diaz joins us to talk about CityFHEPS and policies in NYC related to housing and homelessness. CityFHEPS is a rental assistance supplement to help individuals and families find and keep housing.  Juan, Policy Associate for Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, is focused on housing and economic security.  Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ account link...

FALL Giveaway

November 07, 2023 03:14 - 47 seconds - 396 KB

We need all submissions by November 15th. follow us on all our social media and Dm us giveaway https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov/?fbclid=PAAabrRSMarJm42bnwr0i14gL9aSZRppvoMi25ziwRz4fhCubVCiIjQRfW4Rk

Perspective of a Peer Advocate

November 01, 2023 08:23 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MB

A regional family peer advocate shares her story navigating the complicated systems in NYC addressing housing instability and homelessness as well as how she became an advocate. Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠⁠ Resources ⁠NYC311⁠ https://portal.311.nyc.gov/   ⁠DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center...

Jaqueline Becerra y su manera de advocar (and her way to advocate)

October 26, 2023 01:30 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

En este episodio estamos con Jaqueline. Ella nos habla un poco lo que ella hace. y nos dice de su hijo descapacitado. No dice que tiene dos certificado. Uno de broker y el otro para decapasitado.Y tambien tiene una licencia de seguro de vida. Nos dice que su hijo fue botado de la escuela. Tambien nos dice que es madre soltera y como obtener dinero para sobrevivir. Ella nos dice que por un poco entra a un albergue. Fue victima de violencia domestica. Ella consigio su apartamento por riseboro....

NYC Schools and Education Resources for Families Experiencing Housing Instability

October 18, 2023 13:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

This week, we welcome back Jennifer Pringle of Advocates for Children who shares information and resources related to education and NYC schools, particularly for families experiencing housing instability. Jennifer has been working since 2002 to help students experiencing homelessness get access to the educational services and other supports they need to succeed in school.  Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠F...

Homelessness After the Military Part 3

October 11, 2023 13:57 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

In this final part of the series, Natalie and Host K-DiD talk more about Natalie's life in the military, housing instability, challenges of obtaining housing, and how she is doing now. Don't forget to listen to Parts 1 and 2! Contact Natalie by emailing: [email protected] Check out the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s “Healthy Parents Healthy Babies,” a report that documents and disseminates strategies to reduce racial disparities, increase housing stabilit...

Homelessness After the Military Part 2

October 04, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

⚠️Sensitive Content: Discussions on child abuse and sexual abuse. This week, Natalie continues to share her story experiencing homelessness after being discharged from the military. Natalie and K-DiD discuss the challenges of balancing childcare and work as a single mom and particularly while experiencing housing instability. Part 3 will be released next Wednesday - stay tuned! Check out the Framework for an Equitable Homelessness Response’s “Healthy Parents Healthy Babies,” a report th...

Edith una persona que era parte de violencia domestica

September 27, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MB

En este episodio estamos con Edith que a estado en violencia domestica. Ella estaba confundida en lo que pasaba. Solo el preceso fue dificil, los trabajaores sociales la hizo sentir que era culpa de ella. apesar de todo lo que ella paso s tuvo que quedar adonde la estaban maltratando. encima de todo eso fue llama por su acosador desde la carcel. ella no dice que estaba por dejar el proceso a donde estaba solo por que el sistema era bien duro. Todo esto le a sido dificil apesar de todo pero a...

Homelessness After the Military Part 1

September 20, 2023 04:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

When Natalie was discharged from the military, she was a single mom and without a place to live. Despite her experience and skills, she was unable to find a job to pay enough for food and housing. Learn more about her experience including going back to college to finish her degree and her recent work on Healthy Parents Healthy Babies, a report that documents and disseminates strategies to reduce racial disparities, increase housing stability, and improve maternal health, birth outcomes, and ...

Apply to be an FHC fellow; Misconceptions of Homelessness and Shelters

September 13, 2023 13:13 - 15 minutes - 7.58 MB

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: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Learn about the facts on family homeles...

Bonus Episode: Resources and HOV Update

September 06, 2023 13:58 - 7 minutes - 3.64 MB

Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Check out resources: bit.ly/40pB4p8 Apply for the FHC Housing Policy Fellowship role! Job Description: bit.ly/3sJRdJL

Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness Part 3

August 30, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

In the last part of this series, John and K-DiD talk about barriers to affordable housing for all. They dive into the mortgage interest subsidy benefits, a tax credit for homeowners, vs. rental subsidies for renters as well as public perception of these programs.  Don't forget to check out parts 1 and 2! Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Resou...

Gina de new destiny y su role en violencia domestica

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

En este episodio estamos con Gina Cappuccitti y ella trabaja con nuevo destino (new destiny). Ella habla en como llego a su puesto de trabajo y las oportunidades y servicios que su grupo brindan a la comunidad de nueva york. Ella nos dice como la violencia domestica affectan a mucho de los residentes de Nueva York. Ella tambien nos habla de un programa que se llama EHP (programa de vivienda de ermegencias) es un tipo de seccion 8 que fue lanzado por el American Rescue Plan (el plan de rescat...

Gina also from new destiny

August 23, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

En este episodio estamos con Gina Cappuccitti y ella trabaja con nuevo destino (new destiny). Ella habla en como llego a su puesto de trabajo y las oportunidades y servicios que su grupo brindan a la comunidad de nueva york. Ella nos dice como la violencia domestica affectan a mucho de los residentes de Nueva York. Ella tambien nos habla de un programa que se llama EHP (programa de vivienda de ermegencias) es un tipo de seccion 8 que fue lanzado por el American Rescue Plan (el plan de rescat...

Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness Part 2

August 16, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

In part 2 of this series, John, an advisor and advocate on homelessness and housing issues continues to share about his work and the need for a system that helps people get safe permanent quality affordable home.  Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Resources NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/   DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing ...

We are Hiring

August 14, 2023 15:45 - 1 minute - 853 KB

We have exciting news! The Family Homelessness Coalition is looking for a new Fellow to support the work planned for the 2023-2024 program year. We are looking for a dynamic individual with lived experience in the homeless system to join our coalition as leaders in setting the agenda for positive change in eviction prevention, shelter services, housing supports and more. This is a paid, part time position that pays $35 per hour for 12 hours a week. Click here for more information and a link...

Shelter is Not a Solution to Homelessness

August 09, 2023 13:12 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

An advisor and advocate on issues related to homelessness and housing, John shares his personal story about experiencing housing instability as a child and how he was propelled to work on changing the system of affordable and stable housing.  Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Resources NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/   DHS' Prevention Assi...

NYC Advocate for Safe and Affordable Housing

August 02, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

This week, we are joined by Jessica Katz, an advocate for safe and affordable housing. In her most recent role as the NYC Chief Housing Officer, the number one priority was to ensure those impacted by homelessness were helping to craft the housing and homelessness policies.  Email or DM us to share your story: ⁠[email protected] ⁠ Hear Our Voices on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ account links can be found on ⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠ Resources NYC311 https://portal.311...

new destiny (nuevo destino) with Gabriela Sandoval

July 26, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

En este episodio conversamos con Gabbi Sandoval Requena, representante de New Destiny Housing. Gabbi nos cuenta sobre la misión de su organización en promover acceso a la vivienda permanente para víctimas de violencia doméstica en la ciudad de Nueva York. Conversamos sobre como la violencia domestica lleva a miles de familias con menores de edad al sistema de albergues de la ciudad año a año, además de los programas de ayuda disponibles para que las víctimas puedan reconstruir sus vidas, lib...

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