NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

The Human Resources Administration is a department of the NYC government which handles things like cash assistance for food and rent, career services, and child support services.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/index.page

Help with Moving Expenses

Assistance for HRA clients related to moving, including help with moving expenses, broker's fees, and NYCHA security deposits. See Special Grant Document Guide webpage for specific forms.
Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Medical
Community Focus: Youth People who use drugs People who are homeless/housing unstable/public housing residents People with low-income/limited income

Information on SNAP Enrollment, Cash Assistance, and Medicaid

Call the NYC HRA info line at 718-557-1399, or download the "Access HRA" app to learn more about and apply for benefits.
(718) 557-1399
Need Category: Additional Resource Libraries
Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income Undocumented people/immigrants

Money to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe

Emergency grant to help pay for rent or mortgage that you owe. Must provide documentation showing how future rent payments will be made, including a statement from a third party who will help you pay...
Need Category: Medical
Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income