{"id":4114,"date":"2017-05-01T11:34:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T16:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/?p=4114"},"modified":"2017-05-02T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T14:54:33","slug":"homeless-prevention-programs-and-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyforseniors\/homeless-prevention-programs-and-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeless Prevention Programs and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the U.S, it is estimated that well over 500,000 people are homeless at any given time, with an estimation of 50% of those people being over the age of fifty. Many senior citizens are at a very high risk of losing their homes, especially those living in New York City. Whether due to eviction, loss of one\u2019s home, high medical costs, physical or mental illness or any other number of causes, no one deserves to be without a home. Here, we list three programs that help seniors, who have either lost their homes or are in danger of losing their homes, find their footing and protect them against homelessness. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOROT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DOROT\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homelessness Prevention Program<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or HPP) is a transitional residence that is open to any senior over the age of sixty who is homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. The program offers temporary housing where seniors are provided with meals, counseling, and assistance finding permanent housing. Even after seniors are placed in permanent housing, HPP continues to provide services that ensure the person\u2019s wellness and safety. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for the program, all seniors must first meet with a DOROT social worker before entering into the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the DOROT program, visit their <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dorotusa.org\/site\/PageServer?pagename=seniors_programs_homless_preven_D#.WNqUgPkrLIV\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or call (212) 580\u20130001. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eviction Protection <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NYC Human Resources Administration offers free Anti-Eviction Legal Services to low-income households facing eviction. According to the HSA, these services may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representation in housing court<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiations with landlords and\/or other advocacy assistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inquiries into whether a tenant&#8217;s rent level is correct, whether there are conditions that require repair and whether these constitute defenses to a proceeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparation and filing of required agency and court papers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Source: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/dhs\/prevention\/rent-issues.page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-Eviction Legal Services offices are spread throughout all five boroughs. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/hra\/downloads\/pdf\/services\/homelessness-prevention\/HPLPProviderList.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the full list of offices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/dhs\/prevention\/rent-issues.page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www1.nyc.gov\/site\/dhs\/prevention\/rent-issues.page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more and to find other rent-aid and related programs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Homeless Prevention Fund <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For households earning between $15,000 and $30,00 annually, who are unable to get assistance from other programs and are in danger of displacement due to outstanding payments, may be eligible to receive emergency financial assistance. The Homeless Prevention Fund offers this assistance to households that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have an eviction petition filed<\/li>\n<li>Are able to continue paying rent in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on the Homeless Prevention Fund, visit \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/site\/dhs\/prevention\/rent-issues.page\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www1.nyc.gov\/site\/dhs\/prevention\/rent-issues.page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or contact any of the addresses listed below: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Coalition for the Homeless<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">129 Fulton Street<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY 10038<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>Eviction Prevention Hotline: (212) 776-2039<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><strong>The Bridge Fund<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 East 22nd Street, Suite 621 E<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY 10010<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>Phone: (212) 674-0812<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><strong>Community Service Society<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105 East 22nd Street, Room 409<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York, NY 10010<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><strong>Phone: (212) 614-5375<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even more information on housing for seniors, visit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/html\/dfta\/downloads\/pdf\/publications\/housing_guide_14.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York City Senior\u2019s Housing Guide found here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the U.S, it is estimated that well over 500,000 people are homeless at any given time, with an estimation of 50% of those people being over the age of fifty. 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