named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Counseling and Referrals
Offers counseling, outreach, and referrals to help tenants transition to homeownership
Landlord and Professional Training
Conducts training sessions for landlords and human service workers
Leadership Development Training
Provides training and development for tenant leaders to build capacity within tenant associations
Tenant Association Organizing
Organizes tenants into property-level associations to represent their interests with management, HUD, DHCR, and community forums
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 2 activities
- Advocating for tenant-friendly policiesAdvocates for policies that benefit low-income tenants by engaging with government authorities and the public to advance housing equity and tenant rights in Central New York.
- Organizing and empowering low-income tenantsOrganizes tenants into tenant associations at low-income properties to improve quality of life, preserve affordable housing, and represent their interests with property management, regulatory agencies, and community forums in the Greater Syracuse and Central New York areas.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Individual membership programOffers an annual $10 individual membership to support engagement with low-income tenants and expand organizational reach in the community.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Leadership and capacity building for tenant leadersProvides leadership development training, education, and counseling to tenant leaders and individuals to strengthen tenant associations and improve community representation.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Providing tenant information and support servicesOffers information, counseling, outreach, and referrals to low-income tenants in Central New York to help them secure and maintain safe and affordable rental housing, including support for transitioning into homeownership.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Training for landlords and service providersConducts training programs for landlords and human service workers to improve housing practices and support for low-income tenants in Central New York.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$61K87%
Program service revenue$3K5%
Investment income$700%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$21K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$18K
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- ANTHONY HINES-TECOY — DIRECTOR
- DONNA MCGILL — DIRECTOR
- MAURICE BROWN — DIRECTOR
- SHEILA RICHARDSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- City of Syracuse Government — Receives funding support from the City of Syracuse through the Community Development Block Grant.
- DHCR Government — Works with tenants to represent their interests before the Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
- HUD Government — Engages with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of tenants in low-income housing.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Empowerment through Tenant Organizing 27 orgsmethodology: community-empowermentBy organizing, educating, and building leadership capacity among low-income tenants, the organization produces collective advocacy power and improves housing outcomes because empowered tenants are better able to engage in systemic change and defend affordable housing rights.shared approach: Tenant Power Building →
- Systemic Change via Policy Advocacy and Public Education 27 orgsmethodology: policy advocacyBy engaging in policy advocacy and public education targeting government authorities, the organization advances tenant interests and drives structural change because systemic reform is necessary to protect and expand affordable housing at scale.shared approach: Tenant Power Building →
- Inclusive Access to Tenant Servicesmethodology: inclusive_accessBy providing access to programs and services without financial barriers, the organization ensures participation from the most vulnerable tenants because removing cost-based obstacles increases reach and equity in service delivery.