Thanks to your support, Nazareth Housing’s Housing Stability Support Program (HSSP) continues to keep the individuals and families we serve housed, strengthen neighborhoods, and address housing and homelessness disparities.
Through case management, HSSP prevents evictions; connects families to financial empowerment resources; enrolls clients in benefits like SNAP, Cash Assistance, and Medicaid; and provides vital support amid growing housing challenges. With the end of eviction moratoriums, ERAP funding, and enhanced SNAP benefits, these services are more critical than ever. This year’s highlights include:
- 1,033 individuals were enrolled in benefit programs such as the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- 624 households on the verge of eviction successfully retained their housing
From Eviction to Stability: How Nazareth Housing Helped a Queens Family Reclaim Their Home
Ms. Davis* turned to Nazareth Housing for help after she and her daughter faced eviction from their Queens apartment. Financial hardships left her with rental arrears and mounting legal and marshal fees. After being locked out of her home for nonpayment of rent, she and her daughter sought temporary shelter.
Nazareth Housing’s case manager worked with community partners to secure financial assistance, covering Ms. Davis’ debts and enabling her to file a post-eviction request to regain access to her home. Additionally, Ms. Davis joined Nazareth Housing’s Financial Empowerment Program, which has helped her create a budget and develop a financial plan for long-term housing stability.
*Name changed to protect confidentiality of the family.
Your Impact
Our programs are dedicated to helping low-income New Yorkers build futures filled with hope and opportunity. Every contribution, regardless of size, enables us to address the crises that individuals face and support them through the highs and lows of financial strain. With your gift, we can make an even greater impact.