ICYMI: DSS Job Seekers! NEW DATE: NYC Employment & Support Services Administration Business Link Career Fair:

🗓️ Date: Tues, May 21st.

⏰ Time: 10 am-2 pm

🏛️ Place: Manhattan Borough Hall at David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, North (Mezzanine), NY - 10007.

Fair Fares NYC eligibility has expanded! See if you qualify today! Check your eligibility at nyc.gov/fairfares or call 311 for more information.

If you stopped paying rent during the pandemic, it’s time to get back on track. Help is available to pay down arrears and avoid risking your housing. on.nyc.gov/3UFEvaL

Vouchers should always be accepted towards rent and security deposits. Watch out for landlords or brokers who say your Section 8 Voucher does not count as income, so you don’t meet the minimum income requirement. Read more: on.nyc.gov/3TEIBO9

Today, 5:30-7 p.m. NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) hosts Public Hearing in NYC for New Yorkers to provide feedback about their experiences applying for and receiving public benefits. To register, submit written comments, or learn more: otda.ny.gov/news/meetings/…

With Medicaid, having an active case is critical. Don’t risk your benefits. If you receive a renewal, you must respond – you can renew online on ACCESS HRA: nyc.gov/accesshra

Scammers can steal your EBT information electronically even if you never lose your card. Protect your benefits with the new ConnectEBT app lock feature. Keep your account locked and ‘open’ it when you need to use it! Find ConnectEBT free in your phone’s app store.

On #DenimDay and every day, New York City and our administration are committed to protecting survivors of domestic violence.

Our new #ProjectHome pilot will connect individuals and families with safe, supportive housing. To our survivors: we stand with you.

DSS Job Seekers! UPDATED DATE: NYC Employment & Support Services Administration Business Link Career Fair:

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 21st.

⏰ Time: 10 am-2 pm

🏛️ Place: Manhattan Borough Hall at David N. Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre Street, North (Mezzanine), NY - 10007.

If you wish to file a complaint against a landlord or broker for discrimination, the NYC Human Rights can assist you and take appropriate action where applicable.

Call (212) 416-0197 or visit on.nyc.gov/3Usiwng to make a Source of Income Discrimination complaint.

ICYMI: NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) is hosting a Public Hearing on 4/29 in NYC for New Yorkers to provide feedback about their experiences applying for and receiving public benefits. To register, submit comments, or learn more: on.nyc.gov/4b6kgYy.

Caring for someone on Medicaid? Make sure their coverage doesn’t run out. You can renew online on #AccessHRA : nyc.gov/accesshra

ICYMI: This week Mayor Eric Adams and NYC DSS Commissioner Molly Park announced a new pilot program that will help domestic violence survivors move into permanent and SAFE housing sooner.

We are also expanding eligibility for other housing programs to better help survivors.

nyc.gov/office-of-the-…

Last month, so many great DSS-HRA-DHS employees were featured in the @WorkWell NYC “Art Is Life” exhibition at One Art Space. This year, 133 total works were exhibited from diverse backgrounds and different mediums.

It was inspiring to see DSS so well-represented!

Clients who receive Cash Assistance can download the CityFHEPS modification form to report a change in their rent, household, or income. They can also receive direction on how to restore FHEPS to their case. Visit nyc.gov/accesshra today! #ACCESSHRA

DYK? If you are aged 18-26 and receive SNAP or CA benefits, you may be eligible for a FREE Tech Training Program with @NPower. Applicants should apply at npower.org/apply-TF or contact admissionsbrooklynnpower.org for more information.