""The best way for people to move out of shelter is to have a voucher. It gives them the support that they need, and it also is economically better for New York taxpayers," said Christine Quinn, highlighting the critical role of housing vouchers in providing stability for homeless families."
""Voucher holders typically pay a third of their income toward rent, and CityFHEPS covers the remainder, providing direct payments to landlords," illustrating how the program functions to support those in need."
""Faced with rising homelessness, the City Council passed several bills back in 2023 that would expand eligibility for the program-including by raising the income threshold," indicating the legislative efforts to address the homelessness crisis."
Advocates for the homeless are rallying to urge Mayor Zohran Mamdani to expand the CityFHEPS rental assistance program, which his predecessor Eric Adams refused to implement. Christine Quinn, head of the family shelter provider WIN, emphasizes the importance of housing vouchers for homeless individuals seeking stability. The City Council passed bills in 2023 to expand eligibility for CityFHEPS, but implementation has been stalled due to cost concerns. Mamdani initially supported the expansion but has since changed his position amid budgetary challenges.
Read at City Limits
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]