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There are 9 resources  
Emergency Rent Assistance - (1)
Homeless Families and Individuals - (1)
Section 8 - (2)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (2)
More information - (3)
  Emergency Rent Assistance
 
   What You Should Know About Emergency Assistance and DSS/HRA (Separate Website)
If you have an emergency, you may be able to get help from your local Department of Social Service (DSS) office. (If you live in New York City, you can ask for Emergency Assistance from your local Human Resources Administration (HRA) office)
By: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.® - Geneva Office
 
  
   
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  Homeless Families and Individuals
 
   If you are homeless, click here (Separate Website)
  
   
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  Section 8
 
   About the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (Separate Website)
DHCR's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides rental assistance and home ownership option to extremely low, very low and low income households in New York State.
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  
   
   Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms (Separate Website)
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Forms
By: NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  
   
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  I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
 
   Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
  
   
   Video: How to Work with Interpreters (Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey

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   HUD in New York (English and Spanish) (Separate Website)
Visit this website to get up to date news on housing developments in New York State and services available. This website is also available in Spanish.
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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   English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: United States Department of Justice

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   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

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