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Transitional Housing is essential if we're serious about ending Flushing's housing crisis
In Community Board 7, more than 20,000 Asian families are living below the poverty line. They are doubled and tripled up with relatives, in basement apartments, unstably housed and just a paycheck away from losing shelter. The transitional housing at Magnolia Gardens will not only give them a safe and secure private apartment, but also services to help them find a job, stabilize their finances and create a pathway to permanent affordable housing.
A bright future starts with a caring and stable environment. Magnolia Gardens will help
Every parent wants the best for their children. We hope they will fulfill their dreams and aspirations and lead happy lives. But for many kids in our community, there’s a hard truth. Last year, 1,877 students in District 25, which includes Flushing, were in temporary housing, living doubled up with friends or relatives, in a shelter or on the street.
Project partners outline next steps for transitional housing facility in Flushing, Queens for vulnerable children and their families
Development team and the city move forward to create essential new community resource after 4 month local engagement process. Housing services and retention collaborative will be formed to facilitate equitable access.
Statement regarding 80 Canal St. affordable housing
In cooperation with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), we are seeking to create permanent affordable SRO housing for existing tenants who have no other place to go.
Here's why families with children need our support
At the AAFE Virtual Gala held March 17, we highlighted the experiences of our most vulnerable community members.
AAFE urges New York State to legalize accessory dwelling units
We wholeheartedly support the current efforts to advance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) legalization in the State, and was hearten to hear this issue included in Governor Hochul’s State of the State address.