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Homeownership opportunity: housing lottery opens for 21 apartments in the East Village
A housing lottery kicked off December 12, 2025 for 21 apartments in three gut-renovated buildings in Manhattan’s East Village, making it possible for families and individuals to realize the dream of homeownership in one of the city’s most sought after communities.
AAFE seeks proposals for strategic planning consultant services
Asian Americans For Equality (AAFE) is seeking a seasoned consultant with deep experience in the field of community development and Asian American issues to work with the organization’s leadership and key stakeholders to articulate a clear strategic direction and aligned organizational plan.
AAFE advocates for resources to support culturally-appropriate food pantries
On May 24, 2024, AAFE Managing Director of Community Services Emily Rios testified before the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers.
Two years after a fraudulent scheme nearly dashed their homeownership dreams, 20 immigrant families in Brooklyn celebrate a happy ending
AAFE announces the stabilization of a residential building in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, in the aftermath of a large-scale fraudulent scheme perpetrated against 20 immigrant families. Now the residents are on their way to becoming homeowners.
Applications open for affordable apartments in Manhattan
Stanton Norfolk Inc. is now accepting applications for a limited number of apartments in several buildings in Manhattan's Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Harlem neighborhoods.
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.