Affordable Housing Conference With Believe New York

In collaboration with Believe New York, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library presents a one-of-a-kind Affordable Housing Resource Conference. This event will feature 15+ partners in legal services, tenants' rights, housing support, and more, as well as 3 workshop-style presentations by Believe New York, NYC Housing Connect, and the Fair Housing Justice Center.

This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor.

What to expect:

• Resource Tables: Explore housing support services and gather helpful information from trusted organizations in the NYC affordable housing space.


• Expert Advice: Speak directly with representatives to get your questions answered and receive personalized guidance.


• Workshop-Style Presentations: Dig deeper into the resources available to you at presentations delivered by some of our partners.


• Support for Housing Needs: Learn about available affordable housing programs, eligibility requirements, and application processes. The final list of participating organizations will be updated on this page as we approach the event.

Registration and More Information | This free event is open to all NYC residents seeking assistance or information about affordable housing opportunities. Register above for timed entry at 11 AM or 1 PM. For questions about specific presenters, reach out to [email protected].

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Available first come, first served to Conference Registrants.

11:15 AM | Knowing Your Housing Options with Believe New York

12:30 PM | Applying for Affordable Housing with NYC Housing Connect

1:45 PM | Knowing Your Housing Rights with the Fair Housing Justice Center

Presentations expected to run 1 hour including Q&A.

ACCESSIBILITY AT SNFL

In Person

• Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the venue.


• You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) captioning service by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email [email protected] or use this Gmail template.


• This venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs.

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With special thanks to our partners at Believe New York. Believe New York, or BNY, is a grassroots nonprofit organization based in the New York City metro area. It was founded by a native New Yorker in February 2021 during the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our mission is to improve the lives of all New Yorkers, and beyond, and ensure all people, regardless of identity or background (e.g., age, sex, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or disability), can find and access the resources they need to survive and thrive.

All programs are subject to change or cancellation.