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Program I

Humanitarian Response

New York City is and always has been a beacon of hope and opportunity, fostering a vibrant economy built on the diverse skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and culturally rich contributions of generations of immigrants.

In 2022, a humanitarian crisis was accentuated by unprecedented levels of immigration. Thousands arrived in New York City, many asylum seekers who risked their lives to escape persecution and difficult conditions in their home countries. Armed with nothing more than the clothes on their backs, many need necessities, shelter, (at times urgent) medical care, and legal assistance.

FundaveNYC provides emergency aid/necessities alongside partners, as well as connects people to free health insurance and community groups. 

– Emergency Aid: During weekly drives in partnership with Aid for Life, Welcomers provide warm food, clothing, shoes, baby and seasonal items. 
– Health Services: Welcomers connect to free or low-cost health insurance in partnership with MetroPlus Health daily. We also provide information about other alternatives if a person doesn’t qualify for coverage.

– Community Groups: Every day, Welcomers add newly arrived migrants to relevant WhatsApp groups, sharing information and resources related to finding shelter, obtaining NYC IDs, updating living addresses, informational events, and more.

We ensure that new community members not only know we are here to support them in achieving their goals but feel welcome. We are in awe of the solidarity shown through donations and myriad contributions!

Work Development Get Involved Watch Mentors

Program II

Work Development

– Immigrant Navigation Network: In partnership with NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, Mentors (more seasoned immigrants) show Mentees (newly arrived immigrants and asylum seekers) the ropes of navigating NYC. With a particular focus on finding employment, Mentors impart valuable information and advice as well as share resources and opportunities (such as Know Your Rights sessions and how to address exploitation, harassment, and/or discrimination). This «for us, by us» initiative will produce more Mentors and exponentially equip our community with indispensable knowledge.
– Work Permit: We organize legal workshops sharing different paths towards obtaining work permits. Mentors help our community members gather and translate the necessary documentation for immigrant benefit applications. We connect to other free legal clinics in partnership with Aid for Life.
– Training: Mentors educate about workplace morals and ethics, such as the dos and don’ts of construction, healthcare, and financial industries. Our next step is organizing hands-on construction training. We connect to free OSHA certification courses in partnership with The Skyline Charitable Foundation.
– Resume Prep: Volunteers assist in building and updating resumes.
– Job Fairs: FundaveNYC has alliances with organizations in the construction and financial sectors to connect our community with stable job opportunities. As many of our community members are college graduates, we present a win-to-win for businesses struggling to fill vacancies.

What is Affordable Housing?

This aleatory program offers the ability to rent or buy an apartment, paying no more than 30% of monthly income.

Many New Yorkers are eligible, regardless of immigration status or source of income, including families and individuals earning extremely low to middle income.

A percentage of units are reserved for different demographics, including the disabled, elderly, and (previously) homeless.

Our monthly workshops break down how it works with in-depth explanations from our Ambassadors, who are certified by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Check our calendar to catch the next one!

Program III

Affordable Housing

What we do

HPD-certified Ambassadors assist New Yorkers in obtaining affordable housing (paying less than 30% of income) through workshops and personalized support. We help them navigate the application, document submission, appeals, and complaint stages as this is sometimes an overwhelming process. 

  1. We build Ambassador Training cohorts.
    • Required
      • HPD certification
      • FundaveNYC Training Part I
    • Optional
      • HPD Marketing Training
      • FundaveNYC Training Part II and III
  2. We support applicants through the sometimes overwhelming process.
    • Flexible assistance, including live or remote
    • Completing applications: document gathering and submission
    • Submitting appeals and complaints as necessary

We are here every step of the way!

Program IV

Community Building

– Sports Club: Leaders coordinate our soccer team, which we are actively expanding. They train weekly, and asylum seekers and immigrants are welcome to join. Our next goal is to organize our first Fundavenyc Championship!
– Community Events: We organize affinity groups and recreational/cultural events. Our annual Compartir Venezolano and Christmas Celebration gather thousands in celebrations featuring traditional cuisine, performances, games, and activities for both old and young. We also participate in the annual Hispanic Parade as part of the Comparsa Venezuela contingency.
– Connection Groups: Leaders organize a monthly get-together with our volunteers, most of whom are also asylum seekers and migrants. We engage intimately through organized discussions about our experiences, traumas, and healing. We also celebrate friendship by playing group games and recognizing birthdays and achievements alike. This is a crucial part of sustaining well-being to achieve self-actualization.
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