NYCHA Peer Housing Specialists Program

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Our idea is to establish a program that consists of peer housing support specialists. The peers would be individuals who currently or formerly live(d) in public housing. their role would be to help to individuals with public housing related matters like contacting housing brokers, being support in housing court, helping with requesting repairs in NCYHA housing, etc.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Social services need more funding regarding housing. Affordable housing in the city is not actually affordable. Furthermore, people who are eligible for affordable housing have too many hoops to jump through.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQIA+ People
Parents
Unhoused People

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NYCHA Peer Housing Specialists Program

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