TENANTS RIGHTS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The impact and success of our program is based on:

Helping People Help Themselves

Our programs are not handouts. They teach people ways in which they can help themselves to improve the quality of their lives. Through individual counseling and joint planning sessions, program participants learn to build on their own strengths to resolve problems and create opportunities for growth. 

Committed Board of Directors, Staff and Individual Supporters

Although our budget is quite small, the Strycker's Bay board of directors, staff and supporters are committed and work tirelessly to fulfill the organization's mission: providing guidance to those looking to make a better way for themselves and their families. Our commitment and compassion has kept Strycker’s Bay’s doors open during the most difficult times. Our ability to endure and even thrive despite reduced funding and increased need in our community demonstrates to our ability to be unwavering in our commitment to this work. 

Knowledgeable and Experienced Advocates

We are the Upper West Side's only grassroots organization that advocates straight from the frontline with and for tenants. Our advocates have many years of experience, extensive knowledge and a commitment to preserving affordable housing, defending tenant's rights, and identifying accessible affordable housing resources. 

Information Clearinghouse

With experience come knowledge and an abundance of critical information tenants need to protect their rights and their homes. Strycker's Bay has over 48 years of frontline experience in the community, with partner organizations, NYC and NYS government housing agencies and the NYC housing court system. We understand that knowledge is power and insure that tenants have access to up-to-date information needed to protect their rights and secure decent affordable housing. 

Community Relationships

 

We cannot have an impact without input and involvement. Having positive relationships in the community is vital and insures we remain connected to neighborhood residents and institutions. By fostering relationships between our staff, community residents and area institutions, we are effective and have an impact on positive community change. Our collaborations and partners include legal service providers, providers of senior services, homeless services, emergency grant and loan services and working relationships with local elected officials. Each of these collaborations helps us meet the emergency housing and eviction prevention needs of the families we work with.