Housing
As rents and cost of living rise, the lack of affordable housing is a major driver of poverty in New York City. That's why Robin Hood funds solutions that keep families housed, avoid eviction, and expand affordability.
17,000
The number of families with children staying in NYC shelters each night
140,000
The number of vulnerable New Yorkers kept out of poverty by rent-stabilized housing each year
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New Yorkers are rent burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on rent.
Solutions We’re Funding
Jaylen Jackson, an Anthos| Home client
Anthos|Home, Robin Hood Grantee
Homeless New Yorkers face systemic challenges when trying to use housing subsidies or vouchers to secure housing. Every year, thousands of vouchers go unused and apartments sit empty, while individuals and families make do in shelters for months or even years. Robin Hood grantee Anthos|Home partners with local government, nonprofits, housing providers, and private funders to help housing voucher holders quickly move into affordable housing. Learn more about our grantees.
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Programs & Special Initiatives
In 2025, housing programs funded by Robin Hood served 78,000 people, preventing more than 24,000 evictions, creating 4,700 new housing units, and preserving over 3,000 units of affordable and supportive housing.
Policies we Support
Rental Assistance Vouchers
Expanding access to rental assistance vouchers while improving and expanding access to other rental assistance programs
Eviction Prevention
Preventing evictions and homelessness for low-income New Yorkers
Affordable Housing
Increasing the supply of affordable housing
Evidence
Robin Hood’s policy positions on this issue are informed by our funded and in-house research efforts.