Nazareth Housing is hosting a Zoom workshop with Housing Court Answers presenters Kayla Schwarz, NYCHA Program Coordinator and Marlene Casanova, Bronx Borough Coordinator. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 27th at 3:00pm. The free online workshop will cover: The eviction moratorium and court closings Emergency cases (illegal lockouts, emergency repairs, harassment) Types of rental assistance There will also be an open … Read More
Nazareth Housing Awarded Grant from the Robin Hood Relief Fund
Nazareth Housing was recently awarded $25,000 from poverty-fighting organization Robin Hood’s COVID-19 Relief Fund to support increased programming to meet the needs of vulnerable New Yorkers in the middle of the COVID-19 crisis. The Relief Fund is aimed at supporting organizations that serve vulnerable populations including low-income children and families, low-wage workers, individuals and families who are homeless and immigrant … Read More
In Memory of Steve Edwards
It is with profound regret that we share the news that Steve Edwards, our longest standing board member passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Steve was a vital champion and steward of Nazareth Housing for nearly 30 years and will be sorely missed by everyone in the Nazareth community. “Steve was a … Read More
In Response to COVID-19, We Act as a Community
Dear friends of Nazareth Housing, As a grassroots human services organization, Nazareth Housing has always put the well-being of our community first and foremost. The COVID-19 pandemic means that many already vulnerable New Yorkers face increasingly uncertain futures. We remain steadfast in our commitment to end and prevent homelessness while doing so in a safe, organized, productive manner that prevents … Read More
Save The Date: 2020 Annual Benefit
The Nazareth Housing 2020 Annual Benefit will be held on Thursday May 21, 2020 at SECOND. This marks the third year in a row that Nareth Housing will host it’s annual fundraising event in the beautiful spring weather in the dynamic open air event space of SECOND. We are delighted to be honoring John H. Pierce, Senior VP of Asset … Read More
The New York Community Trust Renews Homelessness Prevention Support to Nazareth Housing for 2020, with Focus on the Bronx
On February 12th The New York Community Trust renewed support for Nazareth Housing in 2020, allocating $75,000 towards homelessness prevention programs at Park Avenue Thorpe HDFC, our low-income supportive housing residence in the Bronx. This support comes at a crucial time for both Nazareth Housing and the local community: for the second year in a row the neighborhood has made … Read More
Nazareth Housing Awarded 5-Year Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP) Contract with New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Nazareth Housing is among the latest cohort of service providers selected by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to provide homelessness prevention services through the Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP) to families and individuals at high risk of homelessness. NH is one of 67 organizations from throughout New York State to receive an award … Read More
Jobs Plus Lower East Side Resource Fair
The Jobs Plus Lower East Side Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, February 26th from 11am to 2pm at the Boys & Girls Republic (888 East 6th Street).
CityFHEPS Voucher Program Primed for Value Increase
Nearly three dozen City Council members have backed a bill significantly increasing the cash assistance available to families moving from shelter to permanent housing. CityFEHPS vouchers are critically important to helping families move successfully from shelter housing to permanent housing, yet existing voucher values do not satisfy minimum rental costs in any of New York City’s five boroughs. Currently, the … Read More
Nazareth Housing ESL Class Celebrates First Graduates
Today marks the completion of cycle one of Nazareth Housing’s first ESL class. Ten graduates walked this morning, celebrating the journey of learning they embarked on months ago. Special thanks to the teachers from JCCGCI, especially instructor Ms. Palma for their dedication to our community and our residents! Together we Unlock Potential!