Supportive Care Services Housing Placement Assistance Services The goal of the HOPWA program is to assist HIV/AIDS infected/affected families living in New York City obtain transitional and permanent housing. HOPWA is an all-inclusive program that fights homelessness by employing intake, assessment and life skills training to prepare consumers for independent living. Our Independent Living Skills workshops include: - Money Management - Health and Hygiene - Types of housing available, how to negotiate with the landlord and other housing providers Eligibility Requirements Individuals and families infected/affected by HIV/AIDS are eligible for HOPWA housing services. In addition, the program locates apartments, negotiates with landlords and assists with securing benefits from HASA (when appropriate). Once housed eligible clients receive a household start-up kit that may include pots, pans and other needed household items. Contact Person Luz Marrero, Sr. Housing Specialist (Phone) 718-596-3635 x 28 (Fax) 718-596-3539 Return