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,...
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,...
“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, 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.
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...
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...
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...
MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Neighbors Together as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees working with people and in places experiencing the greatest need in the United States. Neighbors Together received $1,000,000 million.
Jordan Neely was a young Black man who tragically lost his life earlier this week after enduring years of homelessness and hunger. His actions were a cry for help, yet he was viewed as a threat by his fellow New Yorkers. This indifference towards a struggling human in...
Prepared by Suzanne Adler, Housing Advocate, and Annie Carforo, Community Organizer, this guide has a collection of useful tips, advice, information, and tools to help you with your search for stable housing.