Resources
Additional Resource Links
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Current Housing Links
A portal for New Yorkers' to find and apply for affordable housing opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City.
NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA)
Food Assistance, Health and Safety, Finances and Consumer Protection, Benefits Enrollment, Health Insurance Assistance, Senior Employment, Housing Support, Legal Help - 212-602-6958
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens
With information on affordable housing, and support services.
https://www.nyfsc.org/
Phone: (212) 962-7559
SCRIE and DRIE Programs
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Tenants may have their rent frozen at their current level and be exempt from future rent increases.
People with disabilities may qualify for the Disability Rent Increase Exemption Program (DRIE).
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/scrie-drie.page
Senior Housing
At SeniorHousingNet, we aim to help older adults find housing that will meet their current and future care needs, while allowing the most active and social lifestyles possible. We believe that by helping seniors find the best communities with the appropriate level of care (such as home care, assisted living, or other types of care), they can continue to thrive – both mentally and physically. (Not an endorsement, posting for informational purposes).
https://www.seniorhousingnet.com
The Entertainment Fund
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/existing-housing-artists-and-entertainers
The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence, active wait list, in Manhattan
The Schermerhorn, active wait list, in BrooklynThe Entertainment Fund offers housing for seniors, professionals in the performing arts, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Related Corporation
A real estate developer for affordable and other housing.
529 West 29th Street, New York, NY, 10001 139 Units, completed in 2014
Music Rehearsal Room, Computer Room, Laundry Room
https://www.related.com/our-company/properties/529-west-29th-street
The Listings Project
To find housing or to post a listing. Get the Listings - Vetted real estate, job and opportunity listings every Wednesday morning.
Gypsy Housing
https://www.facebook.com/gypsyhousing/
Gertie’s
Rental listing platform
https://gertieslivework.com
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Grants & Artist Opportunities
Gottlieb Emergency Support Grant
For painters, printmakers, and sculptors who have been creating mature art for at least 10 years, and have recently undergone an unforeseen catastrophic event such as a fire, flood, or medical emergency. There are no deadlines for this program.
Tree of Life Individual Artist Grant
Tree of Life welcomes applications from artists of recognizable artistic merit, age 60 and over. Applicants must be permanent residents of the United States; applicants must work in visual media, which may include painting, sculpture, installation, works on paper, printmaking, photography, video, film, digital, or performance art; applicants must have a specific project that they wish to pursue; and applicants must have demonstrable financial need.
If you or someone you care for have:
1. Incurred significant medical expenses related to treatment and recovery from Covid-19
AND/OR
2. Experienced a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster
*Due to the high demand for emergency relief assistance and limited funding, cases based solely on economic losses due to Covid-19 are not eligible
The Rauschenberg Emergency Grant
This program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies to artists in financial need* who are practicing in the visual arts, film/video/electronic/digital arts, and choreography.*
* Average adjusted income for the last 2 years, no greater than $75,000
** Chronic diseases broadly defined as conditions that last 1 year or more, and require ongoing mental, dental or mental health attention or limit activities of daily living or both.
The Artists' Fellowship, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) private charitable foundation that financially assists professional visual artists and their families in times of emergency, disability or bereavement. Assistance is given without expectation of repayment. One does not need to be a member of the Fellowship to receive assistance nor does membership in the Artists' Fellowship entitle one to assistance from the foundation.
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Medical & Health
Medicare
Medicare.gov
To compare coverage options for Medicare insurance, to get counseling and enroll:
https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/?utm_campaign=20231206_oep_mpf_gsm&utm_content=english&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/?lang=en&year=2024
20% off the first Tuesday of the month, 55+, 10% off online, Balance Rewards card required (free signup)
Costco Member Prescription Program
A prescription savings program for you and your family. It allows Costco members, who have no prescription drug insurance or whose insurance does not cover all of their prescription medications to save up to 80%, at time of sale.
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Air & Car Travel
Various discounts for 65 and up (call to apply senior discount).
Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call to apply senior discount).
AARP members can save up to $200 on flights.
Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call to apply senior discount).
Up to 25% off for AARP members
AARP members save $10-$25 off Avis Car Rental
Everyday savings of 10-25% on all vehicles (domestic and international). Use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) # Y508537 to get the lowest rate(s) for AARP members (50+)
10% off (50+)
Hertz offers exclusive rental car deals for renters 50+. Use discount code CDP# 2007815.
AARP members enjoy discounts at Payless Car Rental, including everyday savings of 5% on leisure daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rates. Use Payless Promo Code KW47RY
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Public Transportation
Reduced fares are available for riders who are 65 or older or have a qualifying disability.
5% discount (62+)
Amtrak travelers (62+) years of age and over are eligible to receive a 15% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains. On cross-border services operated jointly by Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada, a 10% Senior discount is applicable to travelers (60+).
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Miscellaneous
Many gyms and fitness centers have classes for older members (including New York Sports Club and many YMCAs), open to adults 65+ who use certain Medicare or other health plans, United HealthCare.
NY Philharmonic at Lincoln Center
62+, $10 tickets purchased day of performance for certain performances, excluding Friday matinee, and Saturday evening shows.
50% off of Prime memberships
New York State Bar Association
Social Security, Medicare, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSi), SNAP, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Senior Citizen Rent Increase (SCRIE - freezes rent), Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE), Real Property Tax Credit, Reduced Fare, NY State School Tax Relief Program (STAR), Life Line Telephone Service, + a discussion of non-cash programs which benefit seniors.
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EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Artist Relief Project, Financial Assistance for Artists
https://artistreliefproject.org/programs/
The Entertainment Fund
Emergency Financial Assistance and Social Services
https://entertainmentcommunity.org/financialassistance
Gottlieb, and Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
Extended Stay Hotels
Hotel 17
Hotel 31
