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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Hear Our Voices Upcoming Panel
August 10, 2022 13:22 - 1 minute - 957 KBJoin our first panel, “What Really Happens in Shelter: Education & Mental Health” which will be virtual (Zoom) on Thursday, August 11, 11am - 12:30pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/3csx8zf We look forward to seeing you there! Hear Our Voices was created by the Housing Policy Fellows of the Family Homelessness Coalition, lived experts of homelessness. We are presenting this panel to provide information and resources for children's education, mental health, and behavioral health while ...
Resources in NYC
August 03, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 9.42 MBRegister for the panel, "What Really Happens in Shelter: Education & Mental Health" on: http://bit.ly/3csx8zf Housing Housing Connect (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/) Search Lottery (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/search-lotteries) Furniture Ashley Furniture program: twin mattress, a bedframe, bedding, and a pillow. https://www.ahopetodream.com/participating-homestores Find a furniture bank https://furniturebanks.org/furniture-banks/ Mental Health Talk ...
Resources for Domestic Violence & Housing Stability
July 27, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week's episode features Alisa Kyle, Director of Housing and Stability at New Destiny Housing (role at time of recording). She shares resources within NYC for survivors of domestic violence and their children as well as the importance of long-term housing stability. New Destiny Housing - https://newdestinyhousing.org/ Non-profit organization that provides housing and services to victims of domestic violence and their children and is committed to increase permanent housing options for...
Programs and Services for Homelessness Prevention
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week, we are joined by NYC advocate Mirtha, who has been in the homelessness prevention space for nearly 14 years. She shares about the resources available in the city to help with eviction, legal services, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, and so much more. Riseboro Community Partnership (Mainly in Brooklyn communities) https://riseboro.org/ Hotline for Rental Assistance: 718-547-2800 Email: [email protected] Riseboro Resources: Affordable Housing - https://riseboro.org...
Combatting Homelessness
July 13, 2022 15:04 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBThis week's episode features advocate Jacquelyn Simone, Policy Director at the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH). The Coalition for the Homeless is an advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless individuals in New York City. Jacquelyn who proactively advocates to end homelessness in NYC describes the work of the organization and how policy analysis contributes to combatting homelessness. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov Email us at: [email protected] Co...
Shaindy's Story Part 2
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Part 2 of Shaindy's Story, NYC mom tells us more about her experience in shelter and with domestic violence (DV). Shaindy shares about what she would have changed for herself and her son, the past and current challenges they face due to housing instability and experience of DV, and what they are doing now to move forward. Listen to Part 1: https://apple.co/3QWhGeE https://spoti.fi/3HZRlYW https://bit.ly/3Orosr4 Email us: [email protected] Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov N...
Shaindy's Story Part 1
June 29, 2022 13:08 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOn this week's episode, we are joined by NYC mom Shaindy who shares about her experiences of family homelessness. Shaindy dives into how she lost her home, what it was like in shelter, and her child's experience in shelter. Listen to her story and the advice she has for other parents who may be at risk of homelessness particularly those experiencing domestic violence. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) Intake Center Families with chi...
Housing Justice
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBMs. Andere, CEO of Funders Together to End Homelessness, joins us to share about this national network of foundations and donors working to strategize grant making towards racial and housing justice. She dives into what housing justice means and how Funders Together is working towards housing racial justice. Follow Funders Together on Twitter: @funderstogether and check out their website: funderstogther.org. Follow Invisible People on Twitter: @invisiblepeople and check out invisiblepeople...
Jessica's Story Part 2
June 15, 2022 12:59 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBNYC mom Jessica's story continues this week as she talks about what she went through experiencing eviction, getting housing, and the challenges she's had to face to get housing. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov Email us to share your story: [email protected]
Jessica's Story Part 1
June 08, 2022 04:14 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis week, Jessica joins us to tell us about how things were for her in the homelessness system and what is currently going on. Jessica has been on this journey since 2019, facing one of everyone's biggest fears: eviction.
About Housing Connect and Lottery
June 01, 2022 11:23 - 28 minutes - 26 MBNYC advocate, Mildred, who helps with housing, supporting the families who enter the housing lottery, and works with the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). She dives into how to apply for the lottery, NYC Housing Connect 2.0, and finding additional support. Housing Connect (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/) Search Lottery (https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/search-lotteries) NYC HPD (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page) About 311 (https://portal.311.nyc.gov/a...
Elizabeth's Story Part 3
May 25, 2022 12:07 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBElizabeth's journey ends with the third and final episode of this mini series. She has been unapologetic in shared her thoughts and experiences navigating New York City's homeless shelters and the system. Listen to her combat chronic homelessness and dive into the untold stories surrounding NYC's housing crisis.
Elizabeth's Story Part 2
May 18, 2022 04:24 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThe mini series, Elizabeth's Story, picks up this week as NYC mom continues to share her experience of homelessness as a mom of six. She dives into the administrative barriers with vouchers, challenges of searching for housing with a voucher, and how the changing environments and shelter experience negatively impacts and traumatizes families and especially the children. Check out Part 1: https://apple.co/3wdHrip https://spoti.fi/3wdH9Xq https://bit.ly/3M5ZQ6d
Elizabeth's Story Part 1
May 11, 2022 04:23 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBNYC mom of six shares her experience in the shelter system and navigating housing subsidies. Elizabeth and her family faced many challenges including barriers to shelter eligibility, misinformation about the process of housing subsidies, and constant moving. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page CityFHEPS FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf Section 8 - https://access.nyc.gov/programs/sect...
Navigating Housing as a Leaseholder Part 2
May 04, 2022 11:29 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe continue the conversation with advocate, Alissa Tyghter-Gerald, on navigating as a leaseholder. Host K-DiD and Alissa share key information that would be helpful for any current and future leaseholders. They dive into security deposits, rent payments, record keeping, home repairs, maintaining a relationship with property management/landlords, implications of different subsidies, right to counsel, and evictions. Learn more about the information shared at the links below - Calling 311 - http...
Navigating Housing as a Leaseholder Part 1
April 27, 2022 16:17 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAdvocate, Alissa Tyghter-Gerald, joined Hear Our Voices to talk about what it means to be a leaseholder, sharing great information that may be helpful to those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Click the links below to learn more about the information shared in this episode: CityFHEPS - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page CityFHEPS FAQ - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdf CityFHEPS Renewal FAQ - ...
Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 3
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe final part of this mini series: Da Homeless Hero’s Story is here. In this episode, Shams, an NYC father with lived experience of homeless, shares about his collaboration with different stakeholders, including landlords and the Adams administration. He continues to emphasize the importance of empowering those at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness and ensuring they are a part of the conversations with key decision makers. Check out Part 1 on Apple, Spotify, Anchor Check out ...
Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 2
April 13, 2022 11:57 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBNYC father Shams, Da Homeless Hero's story continues this week as he shares more about his work advocating for people experiencing homelessness. He emphasizes the need for housing to end homelessness and talks about his engagement with key decision-makers, including the Adams's Administration, to impact policy and help address issues related to homelessness. While Shams's unique lived experience going through foster care, being on the streets, the family shelter system with his son, and more,...
Da Homeless Hero's Story Part 1
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe are kicking off Season 2 with Shams, Da Homeless Hero, someone who works to represent all who are experiencing homelessness. An NYC father shares his story experiencing homelessness as a child and as an adult with his son. Shams and his family has faced numerous challenges in the foster care and homelessness system and understands the trauma of homelessness. His lived experience is part of what fuels his continued fight to end homelessness and poverty. Da Homeless Hero's story continues ne...
Home for the Holidays: Ending Family Homelessness in NYC
December 22, 2021 05:01 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBHosted by Trinity Church Wall Street and the Family Homelessness Coalition. In this conversation, you'll hear about the experiences of families facing housing insecurity in NYC and steps leaders must take to end this crisis. Hear Our Voices host Kadisha Davis, Rhonda Jackson, and Martha Avila — three women who will share their personal stories navigating the New York City shelter system and finding a permanent home — joined the discussion. Moderated By: Jeanmarie Evelly, Executive Edito...
Stronger Communities
December 15, 2021 06:46 - 23 minutes - 21 MBIn Episode 14: Stronger Communities, Ms. Williams shares her perspective as a principal for an elementary school on serving students, their families, and the community. Approximately 30% of Shine Shine 399’s students are in temporary housing and Ms. Williams partners with various groups and organizations in the community to go beyond making sure students pass a test and ensure the whole child is taken care of.In Episode 14: Stronger Communities, Ms. Williams shares her perspective as a princ...
Tina's Story
December 08, 2021 05:01 - 18 minutes - 17 MBEpisode Description In this week’s episode, NYC mom Tina talks about some of the difficulties during the shelter application process at the Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH) located in the Bronx and her current homelessness experience. Tina and her twin sons applied and were determined ineligible multiple times. Host K-DiD shares additional resources for families at risk of currently experiencing homelessness. Find the details and links for the resources below. PATH...
Homelessness Prevention Resources
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 12: Homelessness Prevention Programs and Services features advocate Grace Ruiz from CAMBA, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic social services, including homelessness prevention in New York. (https://camba.org). Grace shares information about Homebase, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Program Parachute, and more, which may be helpful to families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Find additional details on the resources below. About Homebase Prov...
Homelessness Prevention Programs and Services
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 12: Homelessness Prevention Programs and Services features advocate Grace Ruiz from CAMBA, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic social services, including homelessness prevention in New York. (https://camba.org). Grace shares information about Homebase, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Program Parachute, and more, which may be helpful to families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Find additional details on the resources below. About Homebase Prov...
What am Thankful for
November 24, 2021 05:01 - 6 minutes - 3.37 MBI hope you have a good holiday and be safe. If you want to know about me you can at Homeless Shelter HELP/ TIPS / INFORMATION (Path-DHS) NYC: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4Y56epYoXAK3_Co6y_NFTTEdjL329sJ
Holiday Special: What I Am Thankful For
November 24, 2021 05:01 - 6 minutes - 3.37 MBI hope you have a good holiday and be safe. If you want to know about me you can at Homeless Shelter HELP/ TIPS / INFORMATION (Path-DHS) NYC: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4Y56epYoXAK3_Co6y_NFTTEdjL329sJ
Aisha's Story Part 2
November 17, 2021 05:01 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBEpisode 10: Aisha’s Story Part 2 is a continuation of our two-part series about an NYC mom who entered a shelter with her son while working as a case manager at a shelter. In this episode, Aisha talks about the financial challenges of living in a shelter which stem from how the system is structured, what she is doing to exit the shelter, and information that may be helpful for other families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Check out Part 1 here: https://apple.co/3c1zqSF
Aisha's Story Part 1
November 10, 2021 05:01 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Episode 9: Aisha’s Story Part 1, an NYC mom currently residing in a shelter with her young son while also working in a shelter talks about applying for shelter, the experience in shelter, and how they are trying to exit. Aisha brings a unique perspective on homelessness in NYC to the table and will continue to share in Part 2 as her story continues next week for this two-part series. https://apple.co/3c1zqSF https://spoti.fi/3wBXRzE About applying for shelter at the DHS Prevention ...
Don't Forget the Invisible People
November 03, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 Document...
David From City Limits
November 03, 2021 04:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn 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 Documen...
Sara's Story Part 2
October 27, 2021 04:01 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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 Informati...
The Way Home EVENT
October 26, 2021 17:12 - 3 minutes - 1.49 MBThis is there Twitter page https://twitter.com/RxHOMEnyc?t=YOVVmqZdmz36LHqnXIGQdA&s=09 You can get in contact with us at [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm_medium=share_sheet
Sara's Story Part 1
October 20, 2021 04:01 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MBIn 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, h...
City FHEPS with Updates
October 13, 2021 04:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIn 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 chall...
Ally's Story Part 2
October 06, 2021 04:01 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 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] ...
Ally's Story Part 1
September 29, 2021 04:01 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBIn 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 htt...
Impact of Homelessness on Education
September 22, 2021 15:49 - 37 minutes - 35 MBThese are some of the topics we talk about in the podcast Learning in Shelter During a Global Pandemic Education Experience Students in Shelter System If you would like to contact us you can at [email protected]
Hear Our Voices with Host K-Did
September 15, 2021 16:34 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBThis is an introduction video on what we have in store for "Here Our Voices" seat Back and relax and enjoy the show. If you need to contact us you can email us at [email protected] if you want to see me on video to hear more of my story you can go to https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk4Y56epYoXAK3_Co6y_NFTTEdjL329sJ You can email us at [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm...
Welcoming you to our new Podcast
September 13, 2021 23:56 - 1 minute - 525 KBThis is a intro Video to make you hear what we have in store for you. To get in contact, with us You can email us at [email protected] Twitter https://twitter.com/NYC_HOV?s=09 IG https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0Mg40r3t2/?utm_medium=share_sheet