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Coming home: ribbon cutting celebrates completion of East Village homeownership program
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera and Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) joined community residents to celebrate the joyous return home of more than 20 households who are realizing the dream of homeownership in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood.
Applications open: affordable apartments in Harlem
Applications are now being accepted for rental apartments in Harlem. Monthly rent and income requirements for these apartments vary -but generally speaking - the rents range from $702-$1,290 per month.
AAFE receives $250,000 "Housing for Everyone" grant from TD Charitable Foundation
A $250,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation will allow AAFE to expand an innovative Repair Fund Program, which began as pilot project designed to create new affordable housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.
Community leaders, city officials and residents break ground on affordable homeownership project in Chelsea
AAFE begins construction to turn a blighted corner on 7th Avenue into affordable co-ops for 26 families.
Innovative Flushing collaborative will help ensure access to transitional housing for underserved families with children
It is an unfortunate reality that traditional affordable housing is out of reach for many of our most vulnerable families. It’s a big reason why they need transitional housing, where they can benefit not only from a safe and secure apartment, but also comprehensive services available to residents to help them get back on their feet.
Vulnerable Flushing children are hurting and they need our help
Beneath the hustle and bustle in downtown Flushing lies the harsh reality that too many Asian families are struggling to survive. They are hard-working, but under-employed, not earning enough to afford an apartment with a lease. Instead, they live in overcrowded and illegally-converted housing, renting rooms – and even beds – in basements and garages.