Hear Our Voices

Hear Our Voices

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Hear Our Voices shares stories about family homelessness in New York City and resources and information for families at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness, working towards bringing about change in the system addressing homelessness, including shelters. If you are interested in participating in this podcast, please reach out to NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com. Twitter and Instagram: @nyc_hov

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Jun 28, 2026

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"If we don't stick together, we won't make it anywhere' Part 2 17.09.2025

Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"If we don't stick together, we won't make it anywhere' Part 1 09.09.2025

Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What Would be your ideal Voucher? 10.08.2025

Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ account links can be found on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktr.ee/nyc_hov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. THANKS for listening

Seeking people for research survey 16.07.2025

if you would like to take part in the survery email at shelter@nyu.edu https://www.instagram.com/linkshim/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fnyc_hov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadY3bSTB6Pc04KJsexS3qgt7xXPuqYtxAwJdvttsNUZlzIrV5HQTlyK5Ux1VQ_aem_JEmpWK8sdvW-RTz0aAK5rw&e=AT3Npgw_XW7bFBdwo_1YoJI5jyjXWXct8y08yPjC5tiu-4Pv6fx_zE39c5FheYeiq9BQ-WXiIY6OZu6HmA-DlSzMkwe0Hz-1arYbrOG4oHpSUA

Announcements for June: Recruitment and Rallys 18.06.2025

Are you a parent w/ shelter experience? Want to lead change in NYC housing policy? Join the Family Action Board (FAB)! 📣 Be the voice. Build the village. Become the change. Apply now: https://bit.ly/fab-nyc learn more https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx? ID=6509351&GUID=0FD40397-B3A9-4445-8815-65B735396111&Options=ID|Text|&Search=29 sign on letter https://forms.gle/PUpwMECDUAP...

The Alliance for Education Part 2 03.06.2025

In this episode we continue our conversation with Kayla, the legislative affairs and community engagement specialist for the Alliance for Quality Education. In this episode the conversation centers on advocacy for K-12 education funding and the systemic barriers faced by families, especially those affected by homelessness and economic hardship. Kayla shares her insights on the importance of lived...

The Alliance for Education Part 1 03.06.2025

In this episode we speak to Kayla, the legislative affairs and community engagement specialist for the Alliance for Quality Education. The alliance for quality education is a statewide advocacy organization which advocates for K-12 public school funding, universal childcare and ending racial and economic oppression that occurs in our school system. This organization helps train parents, community...

Hot Topics in Homelessness May 2025 20.05.2025

if you want to get in contact with me you can by pressing the link below https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKaC3BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpx1Ew_FXnf9Ta2CmzLLiYnvSG_BGxn2ynHwL9DRKNjXjtWt_us25FlCWAIcc_aem_dFfdW9lPKPsLi2J_ECbjCA HAVP https://housingjusticeforall.org/our-platform/housing-access-voucher-program/ CITYFHEP CUTS https://gothamist.com/news/mayor-adams-administration-proposes-rent-hike-for-pe...

Experiencing Homelessness in different systems Part 2 17.03.2025

In this weeks episode Patricia shares the second part of her housing journey with us. We discuss the process of finding an apartment, submitting the landlord packet, and finally moving into an apartment. We also discuss the importance of advocating for yourself. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYC...

VOUCHERS ARE FOREVER 20.02.2025

We would love to have you on the podcast. To get in contact with me follow the link below. thanks for listening. https://linktr.ee/nyc_hov?fbclid=PAY2xjawIjqXVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABprXkq6-A6fIIRuE8UJlXa2fHtIQcFwqhW6Nhcn4Ss3JLrvafyIDRR-Urug_aem_1FIOf8MuUPgwj3lSCd2aIA

Experiencing Homelessness in different systems Part 1 10.02.2025

In this weeks episode Patricia shares her housing journey with us. We discuss the differences between the shelter system in NYC vs New Jersey. We also discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and commonly held misconceptions about the shelter and case workers. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Experiencing Homelessness with a Child with Special Needs Part 2 04.01.2025

In part 2 of this series, an NYC mom experiencing homelessness dives into her relationship with her 7-year-old son who has multiple disabilities, the importance of love, and more. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices'  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Experiencing Homelessness with a Child with Special Needs Part 1 21.12.2024

This week, we are joined by a single mom who is currently living in an NYC shelter with her 7-year-old son who has multiple disabilities. In the first part this series, she shares about the challenges navigating and finding the right supports for her son. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVo...

Anthos|Home - Supporting Housing Stability 08.12.2024

This week, we are joined by Laura Lazarus, Co-founder and CEO of Anthos|Home, a non-profit organization combatting homelessness and housing insecurity by partnering with local government, non-profits, housing providers, and private funders to help voucher holders quickly move into affordable housing.  Learn more about Anthos|Home here . https://anthoshome.org/ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share...

Community Solutions - Movement to End Homelessness 23.11.2024

This week are joined by Nate French, Director of Community Impact at Community Solutions, an organization that works to create a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind.  Learn more about Community Solutions here . https://community.solutions/ Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOur...

Girl Scouts Troop 6000 - Community Connection for Children 09.11.2024

This week, we are joined by Hanna McPheron with Girl Scouts of Greater New York’s Troop 6000. It is a unique program designed to serve families living in temporary housing in the New York City shelter system. Learn more here : https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/troop6000 Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠N...

Surviving Domestic Violence and Abuse 26.10.2024

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and abuse. This week, we are joined by Michelle, a survivor of domestic violence (DV), who works with New Destiny Housing. She shares about her experience with DV, living in a shelter, the impact on her son, and how they got support. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability: ...

Sisters in Purple - United in Solidarity Against Domestic, Intimate Partner, Teen Dating Violence Part 2 20.10.2024

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence (DV) and abuse. We continue this week with Shamara o Sisters in Purple, a collective of survivor/thriver-led DV organizations and advocacy groups advocating to make laws and strengthen policies and practices to prevent abuse and protect victims, survivors, thrivers, and their families.  About ⁠Sisters in Purple⁠ - ⁠https://gottostopllc.com/sis...

Sisters in Purple - United in Solidarity Against Domestic, Intimate Partner, Teen Dating Violence Part 1 14.10.2024

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and abuse. As we recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, we are joined by Shamara Kelly with Sisters in Purple, a collective comprised of survivor/thriver-led domestic violence organizations and advocacy groups advocating to make laws and strengthen policies and practices to prevent abuse and protect victims, survivors, thriver...

Looking Back - Homelessness as a Youth 05.10.2024

This week, we are joined by K who entered shelter as a teen while his mother was in the process of transitioning back into the community after incarceration. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instability:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hear Our Voices'  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

September Hot Topic: Voting and Homelessness Part 2 25.09.2024

In part 2 of this month's hot topic, Advocate, Researcher, Educator, and Clinician, Dr. Caitlin Krenn, continues to talk with Host K-DiD about voting and homelessness. About Dr. Krenn⁠ - ⁠https://www.caitlinkrenn.com⁠ ⁠Our Homes Our Votes Resources⁠ - ⁠https://nlihc.org/explore-issues/projects-campaigns/our-homes-our-votes⁠ ⁠National Alliance to End Homelessness Every One Votes initiative -⁠ ⁠...

The Layers of Domestic Violence and Abuse Part 2 21.09.2024

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and abuse. We continue this week with Stephanie who shares her story of domestic abuse and how she was able to get out of the situation with her children. Stephanie also shares about her prior experience living in a family shelter with her mother and how that deterred her from applying for shelter with her own children in the midst of crisis....

September Hot Topic: Voting and Homelessness Part 1 19.09.2024

Advocate, Researcher, Educator, and Clinician, Dr. Caitlin Krenn, joins Hear Our Voices for this month’s hot topic on voting and homelessness. In this first part, Caitlin and Host K-DiD dive into how to identify the policies that candidates are prioritizing. About Dr. Krenn - https://www.caitlinkrenn.com Our Homes Our Votes Resources - https://nlihc.org/explore-issues/projects-campaigns/our-homes-...

The Layers of Domestic Violence and Abuse Part 1 14.09.2024

⚠️ Sensitive Content: Discussions on domestic violence and abuse. This week, NYC mom Stephanie joins us to share about her experience with domestic abuse and how it relates to housing, the different forms and levels of domestic abuse experiences, and safety planning for her and her children. Email or DM Hear Our Voices to share your story or resources related to homelessness and housing instabilit...

Hear Our Voices and Youth Action NYC Collab Part 2 - The Housing Crisis 09.09.2024

In part 2 of this special series, the Youth Action interns with ⁠Citizens' Committee for Children⁠ (CCC) and host K-DiD continue to talk about the challenges of applying to shelter and experiencing homelessness in New York City. ⁠CCC’s youth action programs⁠ offer after-school initiatives tailored for high school students who want to become effective advocates for causes they are passionate ab...

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