We are in uncharted waters. COVID-19 is present nearly everywhere, and our community has been severely impacted the most.  The rents have also not been cancelled and low-income families need money to keep the roof over their heads.

In partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation and The New York Community Trust, P.A.’L.A.N.T.E. is providing a one-time COVID-19 rent relief grant to low income residents living in Manhattanville, Hamilton Heights, Harlem, and Washington Heights. Residents are encouraged to apply.

From Quarantine to the Rent Laws

The Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (“HSTPA”)

In partnership with Deputy Commissioner Woody Pascal of NY Homes & Community Renewal, P.A.’L.A.N.T.E. held its second Zoom Webinar to help renters living in rent stabilized and rent control apartments understand the new rent laws that were passed last year.  If you are a tenant living in a rent stabilized building, be sure to take time to view the recording and download our whitepaper here.  

P.A.'L.A.N.T.E. hosts zoom webinars that cover various topics on housing in NYC, legal matters, and social justice issues. Our webinars enlighten attendees on valuable resources available and provides them with the proper tools and information to succeed.

COVID-19 Food Insecurity Relief  

Thanks to the team of Columbia University administrators that continue to support P.A.’L.A.N.T.E.’s work through donations of household appliances, office furniture, grants for P.A.’L.A.N.T.E.’s annual Demystifying Housing Conference and most recently for COVID-19 Relief. 

We are extremely grateful for their generosity and for their recent donation to provide culturally competent groceries to our seniors while supporting our local supermarket Papasito in West Harlem. Through the generosity of the owner of Papasito, we were able to apply every penny received on groceries and the door-to-door delivery service to each senior citizen was provided in-kind by the magnificent small business owner of this supermarket.  If you happen to pass by 3605 Broadway (Between 148 & 149 Street), be sure to visit the supermarket and don’t forget to thank them for their generosity.

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the future has never felt so unpredictable. These are challenging times for us all. Right now, we’re doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide services to our community. While there’s a lot of uncertainty, we know that we need to adapt fast to our changing reality. Now, more than ever, our community needs us. And we need you.  If you’re able, please make a donation.

Check Out Our New Website 

As you may have heard, our website has just had a makeover.  The look and navigation of the site is new and information has been made more accessible. A number of pages are still in progress, but visit the site frequently as more content about our activities and resources will become available.  You can join our mailing list, take a free online training course, search and apply for an affordable apartment, or download our proprietary literature. View Here

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