The Community Service Program, administered by the Resident Services Department, provides opportunities for residents to fulfill HUD requirements:
"Except for any family member who is an exempt individual, each adult (18-62 years of age) resident of public housing must contribute 8 hours per month of community service (not including political activities); or participate in an economic self-sufficiency program for 8 hours per month; or perform 8 hours per month of combined activities (as described above)." (Code of Federal Regulations)
Residents may be exempt from this requirement for any of the following reasons:
- 62 years or older
- Enrolled as a full-time student
- Engaged in work activities (at least 20 hours per week)
- Blind or Disabled, as defined by the Social Security Act, or, is a primary caretaker of such an individual
- Meets the requirements for being exempted from having to engage in a work activity under any New York State Social Security or Welfare program
- Is a member of a family receiving TANF assistance
Residents work with the Resident Services Assistant to coordinate a placement for completing the required community service. Past community service placements have included recreation centers, food banks, animal shelters, etc.
If you are a public housing resident and have questions about your community service requirement, please contact the Resident Services Assistant at
(585) 697-1150 x 228.