Hear Our Voices
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsHear 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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Gina also from new destiny
August 23, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBEn 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 MBIn 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 KBWe 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 MBAn 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 MBThis 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 MBEn 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...
Domestic Violence and Homelessness Part 2
July 19, 2023 17:03 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week continues with Gabbi, Director of Policy and Communications at New Destiny Housing. New Destiny provides housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children and is committed to increase permanent housing options for domestic violence survivors by building affordable housing and improve their access to existing housing resources. ABC's of Healthy Relationships HPD's Extremely Low & Low-Income Affordability (ELLA) Program Email or DM us to share your story:...
Domestic Violence and Homelessness Part 1
July 12, 2023 21:10 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWe are joined by the Director of Policy and Communications at New Destiny Housing, Gabriela. New Destiny provides housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children and is committed to increase permanent housing options for domestic violence survivors by building affordable housing and improve their access to existing housing resources. Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected] Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok acco...
Challenges in the Domestic Violence System Part 2
July 05, 2023 14:02 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this week’s episode, NYC mom Lilly continues to share her story after experiencing domestic violence. She talks about overcoming her fears as well as what she is working on and what she is working towards, including self care and getting her GED. 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 Hear Our Voices Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel on Y...
Juan Diaz en la vida con CCC/ Juan Diaz in the life of CCC
June 28, 2023 17:27 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBen este episodio tenemos a Juan Diaz que es parte de la CCC (citizen's committee for children, el comité de ciudadanos para niños) el nos hablas de su trabajo y como el puede ayudar a la comunidad y las personas que están en el albergue. el nos dice también de su vida y como empezó en su trabajo.
Juan Diaz con CCC
June 28, 2023 15:22 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBen este episodio tenemos a Juan Diaz que es parte de la CCC (citizen's committee for children, el comité de ciudadanos para niños) el nos hablas de su trabajo y como el puede ayudar a la comunidad y las personas que están en el albergue. el nos dice también de su vida y como empezó en su trabajo.
Challenges in the System Addressing Domestic Violence
June 21, 2023 02:45 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBNYC mom Lilly joins us to share her story experiencing domestic violence - physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. While the abuser was incarcerated for the abuse and after his release, he continued to harass Lilly, even though she an order of protection. The system addressing domestic violence in NYC must be improved. 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/...
GIVEAWAY RULES
June 12, 2023 18:18 - 8 minutes - 4.09 MBThus us the links to all our media https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HEAR OUR VOICES JUNE 2023 1. For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions, "The Promoter" refers to Hear Our Voices whose Instagram and Twitter handle is @nyc_hov and TikTok handle is @hearourvoices_. The "Prize" refers to one (1) $150.00 gift card to dine at a restaurant. Winner will select the restaurant from list provided by The Promoter. 2. By entering the contest, you agree to be bound by these te...
Housing and People Seeking Asylum in NYC Part 2
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn part two of "Housing and People Seeking Asylum," Alissa continues to share about the challenges the people seeking asylum are facing. Alissa and host K-DiD also talk about the various issues related to housing instability and the homelessness crisis in NYC. 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 Packet: https://bit.ly/40pB4p8
GIVEAWAY for June 2023
June 05, 2023 04:28 - 1 minute - 512 KBYou can follow us on our other socials https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaKhB4tX3IRPmDxdNxPjv5dYUd1r5BI6/mobilebasic
Housing and People Seeking Asylum in NYC
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWe welcome back Season 2 guest, Alissa, who most recently helped to build a resource center for asylum seekers who are seeking refuge. She shares about the challenges the people seeking asylum are facing, particularly the families with children, as well as the understaffed service providers and shelter providers. What is the trajectory and how long can NYC house and support the tens of thousands of people seeking asylum? Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected] Hear...
Yobana Ruiz y sus triunfos (and her triumphs)
May 24, 2023 18:04 - 23 minutes - 22 MBhoy en este episodio tenemos a una person que estaba en el shelter y con mi ayuda ella pudo salir. El proceso fue un poco difícil pero pudo salir.
Introducing Spanish Host and Lived Expert Lurden Corona
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBHear Our Voices Host K-DiD introduces Lurden Corona who will be hosting the newly added monthly Spanish episodes of Hear Our Voices. Considering the significant number of Spanish-speaking families with children experiencing homelessness and the increase in migrant families entering NYC and seeking shelter, it is important share their stories as well as develop and ensure access to resources in Spanish. Email or DM us to share your story: [email protected] Hear Our Voices Twitte...
Resources for Families Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessness
May 03, 2023 12:55 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBThis week on the podcast, host K-DiD shares several resources for families. Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, Instagram account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Resources Packet: https://bit.ly/40pB4p8
Lurden Corona (una experta en familia sin hogar)
April 26, 2023 14:27 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBEn este episodio de hear our voices (escucha nuestra voces) es de un joven que pasó mucho para poder salir adelante con su hijo. Ella se llama Lurden Corona y es parte de la coalición de familia sin hogar. A pesar de tener una hija mayor y no poder esta con ella pudo sacar a su hijos a delante. Ella habla de las razones porque entro a un albergue con su hijo. Y a donde esta ella ahora. Esperamos que con esto pueda ayudar a alguien.
Challenges Living in Shelter Part 3
April 19, 2023 07:56 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn the last part of this series, Ashley shares more about how her son was impacted experiencing housing instability, the impact on her own mental health, and words of encouragement to others who may have similar experiences. Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Follow Ashley on Instagram: @gold.order360photobooth Resources NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/ DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply f...
Challenges Living in Shelter Part 2
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBIn the 2nd part to this series, NYC mom Ashley continues to talk about her experiences living in shelter in two different times of her life as well as searching for housing that was affordable and livable. Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Follow Ashley on Instagram: @gold.order360photobooth Resources NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/ DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter https:...
Challenges Living in Shelter Part 1
April 05, 2023 15:14 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBNYC mom Ashley joins us this week to share about the challenges she and her family faced living in shelter, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear Our Voices TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Follow Ashley on Instagram: @gold.order360photobooth Resources NYC311 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/f...
Voice of an Advocate and Lived Expert of Homelessness and DV Part 3
March 29, 2023 15:21 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this final part of the series, Alida and host K-DiD talk about the prevalence and underreporting of violence, including domestic violence. They discuss the importance of being careful, staying vigilant, especially in public, and educating children about safe boundaries. F TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Resources: Healing Hands Provides direct services to the black community in New York city. They offer survivors access to counseling, economic e...
Voice of an Advocate and Lived Expert of Homelessness and DV Part 2
March 22, 2023 14:25 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBAdvocate and lived expert of homelessness and domestic violence, Alida, continues to shares about her own experiences of DV and homelessness. She talks about the support she received from Sanctuary for Families as well as how she founded Healing Hands Incorporated, an organization serving survivors of gender-based violence. Follow us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Resources: Healing Hands Provides direct services to the black comm...
Voice of an Advocate and Lived Expert of Homelessness and DV
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThis week, we are joined by Alida, advocate and lived expert of homelessness and domestic violence. She shares about her own experiences of DV and homelessness as well as general information about domestic violence. Follow us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Resources: 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.pag...
Barriers to Finding Housing When You Have A Voucher Part 2
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, NYC mom Emmay continues to share about her experience as well as information and steps to take when looking at apartments or when there are issues with your apartment, including missing rental payments. After finding her own housing, Emmay is now leveraging her experience to advocate for improvements with the CityFHEPs voucher and advocate for those who are new to CityFHEPs. Follow us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, IG account links can be found on - Linktr.ee/nyc_hov ...
Barriers to Finding Housing When You Have A Voucher
March 01, 2023 18:44 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSeason 3 kicks off with NYC mom Emmay who shares her experience with the homelessness system in NYC. She talks about the challenges of finding and securing housing that is safe and appropriate, particularly for the children, with a housing voucher. Follow us on social media: TikTok, Twitter, IG 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 - apply for shelter ht...
Happy holidays
December 28, 2022 19:07 - 1 minute - 969 KBThank you for being on this journey with us for this past year. Happy holidays for you and your family. I hope these resources can help. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaKhB4tX3IRPmDxdNxPjv5dYUd1r5BI6/mobilebasic
Revolving Door Back to Homelessness PT.2
December 21, 2022 12:32 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThis week we're finishing up Marie's story as she faces obstacles in securing permanent housing. She conveys the emotional impact entering the shelter system had on her family.
Revolving Door Back to Homelessness
December 14, 2022 05:42 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week's episode features Marie. She details her shelter experience as she re-entered the shelter system multiple stretches and explains the obstacles with the discontinued advantage housing voucher, being denied shelter placement on various occasions, and maintaining permanent housing.
The Landlords Point of View
December 07, 2022 12:40 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBThis week's episode features an NYC landlord named Desiree. She addresses the negative stigma surrounding vouchers while providing the landlord's perspective on accepting vouchers, and she also offers information on how rental applicants can stand out to landlords. https://catholiccharitiesny.org/ Catholic Charities provides aid to families and individuals facing housing instability. Assistance with eviction prevention, rental arrears, housing vouchers, furniture allowance, and aftercare ...
Resource packet NYC get help if you need it
November 30, 2022 14:54 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBThis week we want to encourage our listeners to utilize a resource packet created by Hear Our Voices. It was designed to support families experiencing homelessness and connect them to valuable services throughout NYC, such as housing, furniture, childcare, and additional resources. https://tinyurl.com/276tuh5d
Housing update|Happy Thanksgiving
November 24, 2022 10:16 - 2 minutes - 1.13 MBThanks for listening. If you need any resources,or link to our other social media you can go to the link below. https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov
90-Day Rule Impacting Families: Part 2
November 23, 2022 12:57 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week's episode is Part II of Ashata's story, a mother experiencing homelessness with her daughter. Ashata shares how the living conditions within the shelter impact her physical health and how the fear of not knowing if she's eligible to stay in the shelter affects her everyday life.
90-Day Rule Impacting Families
November 16, 2022 13:57 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBThis week's episode features Ashata, a mother experiencing homelessness with her daughter. Ashata details being denied shelter at PATH and the hurdles of waiting for a housing voucher. Hear Our Voices has created a resource packet to support families experiencing homelessness and connect them with services such as housing, furniture, childcare, and additional resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaKhB4tX3IRPmDxdNxPjv5dYUd1r5BI6/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link
Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes Panel
November 09, 2022 14:31 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBHear Our Voices presented its second panel, Domestic Violence Through Our Eyes, on November 2nd. We wanted to raise awareness and underscore what domestic violence is; highlight the unique experiences and needs of domestic violence victims and survivors (including mental health); and the available resources to provide assistance, advocacy, and support to those experiencing violence. Resources compiled for people experiencing homelessness in NYC can be found on linktr.ee/nyc_hov. If you a...
Domestic violence Bonus episode
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Season 2 Episode 27: Life Within a Domestic Violence Shelter PT 2
October 26, 2022 12:21 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week we finish Destiny's experience in an NYC domestic violence shelter. She details transferring from shelters and being over-income for affordable housing.
Life Within a Domestic Violence Shelter
October 19, 2022 12:08 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThis week’s guest is Destiny, a Housing Policy Fellow with the Family Homelessness Coalition. She shares her experience and obstacles residing in an NYC domestic violence shelter.
Domestic Violence Resources in NYC
October 12, 2022 15:15 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week features Jimmy Meagher, a Policy Advocate at Safe Horizon. He discusses the numerous resources Safe Horizon offers to domestic violence survivors and the difference between domestic violence shelters run by the Human Resources Administration [HRA] and the Department of Homeless Services [DHS]. Safe Horizons is an organization created to offer Victim assistance. They currently Assist survivors of all forms of violence. They assist survivors of all forms of violence. Some programs i...
Mental Health Within the Shelter System
October 05, 2022 15:10 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBWe’re back again with Theresa Young, the Director of Helen's House, a shelter operated by Henry Street Settlement. She discusses the hardships of going through the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) system, families' struggles when entering the shelter system, and mental health triggers.
What is a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Shelter?
September 28, 2022 14:12 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis week's episode features Theresa Young, the Director of Helen's House, a shelter operated by Henry Street Settlement. She discusses the impact Helen's House has on individuals and additional programs Henry Street Settlement offers and clarifies the different Tiers within the shelter system. Henry Street Settlement offers a range of programs to lower east side communities and all fellow New Yorkers. Programs include education, employment, Senior Services, sports and recreation, health an...
EHV (Emergency Housing Voucher) Update
September 23, 2022 18:05 - 8 minutes - 3.94 MBEHV (Emergency Housing Voucher) update deadline on September 30. Effective September 1, 2022, all NYCHA and HPD EHV voucher holders will have a 300-day search term from the initial date of voucher issuance. NYCHA and HPD will no longer accept EHV referrals and applications after September 30, 2022, and each will maintain an EHV waitlist populated with the completed EHV applications on-hand. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycccoc/ehv/ehv.page ...
Yobana's Experience Navigating the Shelter System
September 21, 2022 15:26 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn this week's episode, we share Giovina's story and gain the perspective of a native Spanish speaker navigating NYC's shelter system. The obstacles and hurdles faced due to language boundaries. https://portal.311.nyc.gov/report-problems/ 311 is a non-emergency hotline that New Yorkers can use to gain information throughout the five boroughs and make complaints. You can report a shelter for violations through 311. You can call 311 directly or place a report online. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/n...
Season 2 Episode 22: The Housing Crisis from the Eyes of a Policy Advocate
September 14, 2022 15:15 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week features Juan Diaz, a Policy Advocate at the Citizen's Committee for Children of New York. Juan discusses how his former employment experience at Homebase allows him to develop policies that can further assist families experiencing homelessness. Homebase- https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page https://youtu.be/_9FRoM-hG1w https://riseboro.org/contact/homebase-homeless-prevention/ A non-profit organization that aids families and individuals facing housing instability....
Season 2 Episode 21: The Homeless Community Seeking Medical Care
September 07, 2022 13:03 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe first-year medical students participating in NYU's Health and Housing Program are back with an episode featuring Lourde's, Housing Policy Fellow with the Family Homelessness Coalition, to discuss the importance of empathy and compassion for individuals, experiencing homelessness in obtaining medical care.
Season 2 Episode 20: Living Conditions in a Shelter
August 31, 2022 13:49 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week's episode is part II of Lourdes's lived experience as a Housing Policy Fellow with the Family Homelessness Coalition. She paints a vivid picture of the horrid living conditions in the Bronx shelter and the treatment she received from the shelter staff members.
Season 2 Episode 19: Health And Housing Stability
August 24, 2022 16:48 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week's episode features first-year medical students participating in NYU’s Health and Housing Program as well as Lourdes, a Housing Policy Fellow with the Family Homelessness Coalition. They discuss how health directly correlates to an individual's access to stable housing.
Hear Our Voices Presents What Really Happens in Shelter Panel
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHear Our Voices Presents: What Really Happens in Shelter with Lived Experts of Homelessness on Education & Mental Health Moderator: Jennifer March, Executive Director Citizens' Committee for Children Speakers: Lourdes Corona, Lived Expert, Housing Policy Fellow Family Homelessness Coalition Nyomi Bethune, Lived Expert, Former Housing Policy Fellow Family Homelessness Coalition Jennifer Pringle, Project Director Advocates for Children Victoria J. Pearson, CEO Talk It Out Mental ...