Fund for Public Housing, Inc

New York, New York, 10007 United States

Mission Statement

Our mission is to engage people and partners to invest in transformative programs that enhance the lives of over 500,000 residents across NYCHA communities. Our vision is to build a stronger, more equitable New York City by investing in public housing communities.

About This Cause

The Fund for Public Housing, Inc., d/b/a Public Housing Community Fund, was founded as a nonprofit (501c3) organization in 2016, to support the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and its residents. The Fund creates and leverages resources and relationships to enhance the opportunities and quality of life for NYCHA residents, while uplifting the importance of public housing to our city. The Fund aims is to engage people and partners to build a stronger, more equitable New York City by investing in public housing communities. We invest in programs focused on leadership development, financial empowerment, community health, and workforce training for residents of the NYCHA community. The Fund was founded to support over 500,000 New Yorkers living in NYCHA communities. NYCHA provides affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers in over 177,000 apartments within 335 housing developments. NYCHA residents comprise the most economically disadvantaged population in New York City. Fifty percent of NYCHA residents live below the poverty level, compared to 20% citywide. Ninety percent of NYCHA's residents are Black, Hispanic, and Asian. Average gross household income for families in public housing is $25,400, with an average public housing family monthly rent of $536.

Fund for Public Housing, Inc
90 Church Street 10Th Floor 90 Church Street, 10Th Floor
New York, New York 10007
United States
Phone 212-210-2369
Unique Identifier 474915755