Housing

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
All 5 Boroughs
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
People with Disabilities
Unhoused People
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Homeless individuals often required to go through the shelter system to access certain housing opportunities. Many people do not want to go to a shelter as many shelters are unsafe and present extra barriers to disabled people lack access. Prohibited to keep meds, etc.
What is the solution to the challenge?
Provide housing to homeless New Yorkers Remove the requirements people must be in the shelter system to access certain program Adjust shelters rules and make shelters accessible.
Please provide your Zip Code
10018

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Housing

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