Chhaya builds the power, housing stability, and economic well-being of South Asians & Indo-Caribbeans
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https://chhayacdc.org/flood-resources/
05/26/2026
Small business owners: mark your calendars.
The 2026 NYC Small Business Month Expo is happening Thursday, May 28, with free workshops, consultations, and resources to help you fund, grow, and strengthen your business.
Registration is now open, link in bio.
05/22/2026
Join us in person for our next Queens Community Land Trust meeting on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 PM the Chhaya office in Jackson Heights. Come learn, connect, and get involved in the fight for permanently affordable housing and community ownership.
All are welcome! RSVP: https://forms.gle/ksNGS5nqTq6eCk1z8
05/22/2026
Join us in person for our next Queens Community Land Trust meeting on Monday, June 1 at 6:30 PM at the Jackson Heights Chhaya office. Come learn, connect, and get involved in the fight for permanently affordable housing and community ownership.
All are welcome! RSVP link in bio under Events.
05/21/2026
From outreach in South Richmond Hill to Gov Ball! Huge thank you to the volunteers who joined Chhaya CDC through Gives Back to help connect neighbors with our work.
We’re proud to be a Ball nonprofit partner this year, catch us tabling at Gov Ball in Queens and come say hi!
05/20/2026
Join us on May 21 for a free Housing Empowerment Workshop with resources on foreclosure prevention, deed theft, home repairs, grants, and financial support.
Eagle Academy, Jamaica
4:30–7 PM
RSVP using the QR code.
Tenants at 89-20 161st Street are fighting back against neglect and displacement.
After more than a year on rent strike, they’re demanding the repairs they deserve, lasting affordability, and a future rooted in tenant and community control, not another abusive landlord.
The tenants united will never be defeated.
05/15/2026
Chhaya joined and housing advocates at City Hall to support the reintroduction of COPA.
COPA would give community land trusts and nonprofits a better chance to save at-risk buildings and keep them affordable.
After Mayor Adams vetoed COPA, we are back with our partners to keep fighting for housing that communities can control.
Proud of our own Jess Balgobin for speaking at the rally and standing up for our communities.
05/12/2026
Tenants at 89-20 161 St. have endured neglect for too long.
They’re demanding deep repairs, truly affordable rents, and tenant/community control of the building.
Thursday, May 14 at 4 PM
89-20 161 St, Jamaica
Parkash out.
05/11/2026
Behind on your mortgage or worried about foreclosure?
Join us for a free Zoom workshop on Monday, May 18 at 4:30 PM covering foreclosure prevention, working with lenders, housing counseling, your rights, and how to avoid scams and deed theft.
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AQglJFsTS2WvVEWKg-vK5Q #/registration
05/05/2026
Caste discrimination has no place in New York.
A6920/S6531 would add caste to New York’s anti-discrimination protections, helping safeguard our communities in workplaces, housing, schools, and public spaces.
Tell your legislators to support the bills: bit.ly/ny-caste
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