Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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Barrier Free Living (BFL) began its ground-breaking work with people with disabilities in 1978 as a Federally-funded Research and Demonstration Project first known as "Project Outward Bound". Since then, BFL has gone on to work with thousands of people with disabilities, has launched several successful award winning* programs and has become a leader in working with survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.
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David- Barrier Free Living Apartments is home to 70 individuals and 50 single-parent households with children who have survived chronic homelessness, disability, and trauma. My role here is as a Social Worker, providing support/advocacy primarily to a caseload of 17 tenants. I collaborate with a team of… More
Tamar- I am Social Worker in the BIG APPLE. Working in New York City is surely not for the faint at heart. I have been working with families for over 8-years. My work involves counseling formally homeless families to live positive and productive lives. This includes connecting them to vocational and… More
Samuel- I am a Social Worker in NYC, working with single-parent families and survivors of domestic violence. At our supportive housing program, we help connect our tenants to various mental health and vocational services, as well as, offer groups and individual counseling to help assist our tenants to… More
Josephine- My name is Josephine, and I have received my license around a year ago. I have been at Barrier Free Living for about a year and a half, and it is a great organization. It is making a difference in people's lives, and supporting their goals of greater independence and permanent housing. I really… More
Irma- I am the Director of Social Services at Barrier-Free Living. My work involves supervising Behavioral Health Coordinators (BHC) who serve single individuals and families with a history of domestic violence and physical, sexual abuse, incarceration, substance use, homelessness, and developmental and… More
Kenlisha- I am a Behavioral Health Coordinator at BFL. I manage a case load of 12 tenants. I facilitate two groups. My job involves providing services to tenants who are victims and survivors of domestic violence with mental health and disabilities. My goal is to assist the families to become more… More
Valentina- My name is Valentina Pavlotsky and has just recently begun working at Barrier Free Living. My main goal is to empower my client and help them reach their life goals.
Needs validated
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$600of $600
15 supporters
Funded on 7/7/2016
Felicia
from New York, NY
To achieve my goals of becoming a certified substance abuse counselor, I need to first obtain my GED. More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$426of $600
10 supporters
Funded on 2/24/2017
Cherita
from Bronx, NY
My relationship with my daughter is so important for my mental health. A laptop for each of us will let me see her face as she goes off to college! More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$615of $600
12 supporters
Funded on 1/24/2017
G.G.
from Bronx, New York
My goal is to use the laptop to help single mothers in my building and my community, who, like me, struggle on a daily basis to make ends meet. More
Validated by Tamar from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$301of $300
8 supporters
Funded on 2/23/2017
Diana
from Bronx, NY
I am requesting help to acquire a new bed. The bed I am sleeping on now is very small and uncomfortable, giving me back problems. More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$300of $300
1 supporter
Funded on 2/9/2017
Thaddeus
from Bronx, NY
I have been dealing with depression, pain and PTSD symptoms. A TV will help me relax at home and find some peace each day. More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$210of $700
4 supporters
Funded on 5/5/2017
Saloma
from Bronx, NY
I need a pull-out sleeper sofa so that me and my daughter can get a good night's sleep in our new living space. More
Validated by Samuel from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$300of $300
1 supporter
Funded on 1/31/2017
Venus
from Bronx, NY
I would like to be able to work for myself in order to become more financially independent, and set a positive example in my children's lives. More
Validated by Samuel from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$100of $700
1 supporter
Funded on 7/11/2017
Fania
from Bronx, New York
Being able to provide for my son means the world to me. In a few months I'll be graduating, but I'm struggling without the right technology. More
Validated by Tamar from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$35of $240
1 supporter
Funded on 7/31/2017
Gladys
from Bronx, New York
I haven't seen much of my family in over 18 years. A few bus tickets will enable me to reunite with the people I love most. More
Validated by Josephine from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$550of $550
3 supporters
Funded on 6/27/2017
Vanessa
from Bronx, New York
At this time, I currently sleep on the floor and often wake up in pain. A sleeper sofa will help me wake up well-rested and ready for my day. More
Validated by Josephine from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$333of $450
12 supporters
Funded on 12/19/2018
Shani
from Bronx, NY
I need a laptop computer and a printer. I have very limited income and it is hard for me to obtain equipment to further my goals. More
Validated by David from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$700of $700
15 supporters
Funded on 11/28/2017
Gabby
from Bronx, NY
I have recently moved into my new apartment after living in an emergency shelter. I want to earn my degree to provide a better future for my kids. More
Validated by Samuel from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$240of $350
6 supporters
Funded on 3/12/2018
Stacey
from New York, NY
I am proud to say I recently moved from homelessness into my own apartment again! I need a comfortable bed to get a healthy night's sleep. More
Validated by Josephine from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$180of $350
5 supporters
Funded on 3/12/2018
Brooklyn
from New York, NY
I am a survivor of homelessness and domestic violence, and it would mean the world to me to have some warm winter clothing for the season. More
Validated by Josephine from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$680of $680
4 supporters
Funded on 2/14/2019
Charlotte
from Bronx, NY - New York
I have a huge love of animals. My goal is to finish school to become a vet technician. A basic laptop and printer will enable me to pursue my goals. More
Validated by Irma from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$210of $700
5 supporters
Funded on 7/5/2019
Amanda
from Bronx, New York
Help with furniture and moving costs will help me as I work towards working in the field of workplace safety. More
Validated by Kenlisha from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$450of $450
4 supporters
Funded on 12/25/2019
Tim
from Bronx, New York
I'm a trained graphic artist ready to return to stability after illness and homelessness. With a laptop I'll be able to work and contribute. More
Validated by Irma from Barrier Free Living, Inc.
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$580of $580
7 supporters
Funded on 3/3/2021
Brooklyn
from Bronx, New York
I live in my small apartment with my service dog. With warm winter clothes, I'll be able to stay comfortable in the cold months to come. More
Validated by Valentina from Barrier Free Living, Inc.