Housing Security Emergency Fund

Housing Security Emergency Fund

Overview: The Housing Security Emergency Fund seeks to prevent evictions and foreclosures by providing direct rent and mortgage assistance to low-to-moderate income (LMI) community members impacted by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 economic crisis.

Status: Limited funds available. Chhaya distributes funds via gift cards to eligible members to help with eviction prevention.

Geographic Scope: New York City (service areas include Jackson Heights and Richmond Hill, Queens)

Focus Areas:

Eviction prevention

Foreclosure prevention

Rent assistance

Mortgage assistance

COVID-19 economic crisis recovery

Eligibility:

Tenants who are at risk of homelessness

Experienced financial hardships during COVID-19

Low-to-moderate income requirement applies

Target Population: South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities in New York City

Contact Information

• Main Office: 37-43 77th St, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
• Phone: 718.478.3848
• Email: info@chhayacdc.org
• Richmond Hill Center: 121-18 Liberty Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
• Phone: 718.374.3371

Note

The application period referenced in the website content (May 9-13, 2022) has already passed. Current application status and deadlines should be verified by contacting Chhaya CDC directly.