Meet Your Tenant Leader: Cynthia Tibbs, NYCHA’s West Side Urban Renewal Brownstones
Tibbs is the leader of one of 218 active resident associations across the city’s public housing system, according to NYCHA, where she’s worked to install new intercoms, host community events and support tenants with issues ranging from leaks to trespassers.
This is a new series that profiles the work of tenant and resident association leaders across New York City. If you’re a tenant leader interested in speaking with us about your role, or want to suggest someone we should talk to, email: [email protected].
Opinion: The Mental Health and Housing Needs of Veterans Demand Immediate Action
“Veterans dealing with homelessness often struggle to connect with the specialized care they need. This creates a devastating cycle: untreated mental health issues make it harder to maintain housing, while housing instability makes it difficult to access mental health treatment.”
