Understanding your rights as a tenant can make a major difference when you’re dealing with unsafe conditions, unexpected rent increases, landlord harassment, Housing Court, or the possibility of eviction.
A Feature in Caribbean Life
Last month, thanks to our long time friends and partners at WhyHunger, we were so fortunate to be featured in the local publication Carribbean Life. Written by Milette Millington, the article discusses local organizations coming together to address growing food...
Closed For Winter Break 12/22-1/2
Thank you for reaching out to Neighbors Together. Our office will be closed for Winter Break from December 20th through January 4th, and we will reopen on January 5th. We will respond to messages as soon as we return. Emergency Food Support: If you or someone you know...
Election Day is Here: Remember To Cast Your Vote!
It’s Election Day, New York! Let’s Vote. At Neighbors Together, we know the power of community. We also know how often our communities, especially low-income and homeless New Yorkers, are left out of the process. That’s why today, we’re showing up,...
SNAP: What We Know Today, 10/31
For the first time in our nation’s modern history, the Federal government will withhold SNAP funding on November 1st. Here’s What We Know: Over 200,000 members of our community here in Brooklyn will be directly impacted by this pause in SNAP funding. Yesterday,...
No Court, No Eviction: What Every NYC Tenant Needs to Know
“30 days? I have to move? What am I supposed to do?” It’s a situation all too familiar for thousands of New Yorkers. A phone call from the landlord. A verbal demand to leave. Panic sets in. What now? At Neighbors Together, we hear these stories every day. A tenant is...
This Month at Neighbors Together
This month at Neighbors Together, we’re celebrating the people and moments that remind us what community looks like — from lifting up our staff’s leadership, gathering in joy, and pushing back on harmful budget cuts. Our work is rooted in connection, dignity, and a shared fight for justice. Here’s what we’ve been up to — and how you can stand with us.
Centering Community, Building Power — Together
Spring is Here This month, we’re proud to share powerful reflections from our community, recent media coverage highlighting the urgency of our work, and a bold new policy initiative led by our members. Whether we’re helping someone secure housing or pushing for...
NYC’s Food Pantries Await Federal Funds
New York City’s food pantries and soup kitchens, including Neighbors Together, are awaiting the release of federal funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). Although a temporary funding freeze was lifted, FEMA has yet to distribute payments, leaving 95...
Neighbors Together Hosts Press Conference to Introduce Legislation Combatting Source of Income Discrimination
On March 12th, 2025, Neighbors Together, City Council members, and housing advocates gathered outside City Hall to demand stronger enforcement against Source of Income (SOI) discrimination. The rally, led by Neighbors Together members like Jasmine Smith, highlighted...