Program:
Equality in Equity
- Budget:
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$217,000
- Category:
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Housing
- Population Served:
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Immigrants/Newcomers/Refugees
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Adults
Program Description:
EQUALITY IN EQUITY
SUSTAINABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP: Chhaya helps community members through the confusing process of buying a home. Before buying a home or visiting a mortgage broker, we inform people of the major steps of assessing what is affordable, understanding the loan application process and how to protect their assets.
BUDGETING AND MANAGING CREDIT: Chhaya works with members of the
community to strategize on how to effectively manage budgets, improve credit and save for the future.
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION: Chhaya assists homeowners who are having difficulties with their mortgage payments by informing them of their options and helping negotiate affordable and sustainable payments. In addition, we offer information about the foreclosure process and other foreclosure prevention options such as refinancing and short-sales.
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Program:
Tenant Rights Advocacy
- Budget:
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$67,000
- Category:
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Housing
- Population Served:
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Asian/Pacific Islander
Program Description:
TENANT RIGHTS: Chhaya informs tenants of their rights. We advocate for tenants if landlords are not responding to requests for repairs or are attempting to evict them. We can help with filing complaints, accessing legal assistance, organizing tenant unions and working with landlords and other mediation services.
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Chhaya reaches of 50,000 through our education and outreach work in partnerships with a number of media outlets and directly assists an estimated 500 each year.
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IMMIGRANT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
- Budget:
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$40,000
- Category:
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Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
- Population Served:
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Asian/Pacific Islander
Program Description:
IMMIGRANT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
PUBLIC RESOURCES: We answer basic questions on a wide range of issues from public benefits eligibility to Section 8 housing services, and provide translation and referrals to government agencies and other service providers for more specialized
assistance.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Chhaya encourages local residents to participate in the civic process. We conduct voter education and registration and create opportunities
for members of the community to engage with their representatives directly.
RESEARCH, POLICY AND ADVOCACY: Chhaya convenes local residents, documents community concerns and advocates on issues related to housing and economic development on the City, State and National levels.
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Chhaya reaches 50,000 each year through out education and outreach programs and assists an estimated 500 indviduals directly each year.
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Conversion and Advocacy
- Budget:
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$66,000
- Category:
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Housing
- Population Served:
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Asian/Pacific Islander
Program Description:
RENTAL UNITS IN SINGLE AND MULTIFAMILY HOMES: We work with
tenants and homeowners of single and multifamily homes to inform them of New York City regulations governing “accessory” units and other forms of informal housing. We are also actively engaged in systemic policy advocacy to streamline the process of legalizing units and affirming tenant rights
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