UNHP TENANT RESOURCE HOUSING FAIR
At a time of record NYC homelessness, Bronx tenants are feeling the pressure of rising rents and fixed or stagnant incomes. Many need assistance to fight eviction, tenant harassment, and to receive basic housing services like heat and hot water. Others are seeking an apartment or subsidies that would be more affordable for their families. UNHP organized the Bronx Tenant Housing Resource Fair and materials to assist Bronx residents seeking to remain housed, find another apartment or connect to services.
10 organizations providing information on eviction prevention and housing services participated in the UNHP Tenant Housing Resource Fair on November 30th. The Fair was attended by 64 Bronx tenants who joined the workshops and met with representatives from the groups for help.
Two workshops, held in the Concourse House chapel, covered a range of issues facing Bronx tenants. The first workshop was offered by NYC Tenants Services Unit, Home Base and The Legal Aid Society on Tenant Rights and Eviction Prevention Services. The second workshop was led by UNHP and Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation about Finding, Qualifying for and Applying for Affordable Housing.
The Financial Clinic, POTS, NYC Tenant Services Unit and the NWBCCC representatives were among the 10 groups that answered questions and provided help to the attendees at the UNHP Tenants Housing Fair.
UNHP joined the 10 other groups to provide credit scores and appointments for coaching, information and appointments for the NYC Rent Freeze and Housing Connect accounts. 17 people got their credit scores at the Fair, 13 people made follow up coaching appointments, and 16 people signed up for help with SCRIE/DRIE and Housing Connect.