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A thriving community is built on strong partnerships among its residents and stakeholders. Our Community Organizing team is dedicated to identifying and supporting local leaders to ensure the community’s values and needs are prioritized. Woodside on the Move (WOTM) actively participates in several coalitions that advocate for housing, education, economic justice, immigration, AAPI issues, small businesses, and youth. As a leading force in tenant advocacy, we have been a powerful voice for vulnerable residents in Queens, championing policies and initiatives that address their needs through our various coalitions.

As part of our Community Organizing team, our mission is to preserve affordable housing units in Woodside and throughout Queens. We achieve this through the support of our three primary coalitions: Stabilizing New York City (SNYC), Housing Justice for All (HJ4A), and Right to Counsel. Our main coalition, Stabilizing New York City, plays a pivotal role in funding our efforts to ensure rent-stabilized units remain protected amidst New York City’s ever-evolving housing landscape. By combating predatory equity and advocating for tenants’ rights, we strive to create a just and equitable housing market, where both landlords and tenants operate on fair and balanced terms. To date, we have organized over two hundred tenants across eight Queens neighborhoods.

Want to connect with a Housing Organizer?

 

organized In-person Tenant Meetings

tenants attended the Know Your Rights Workshop

Buildings outreached from the 8 neighborhoods in Queens

organized In-person Tenant Meetings

tenants attended the Know Your Rights Workshop

Buildings outreached from the 8 neighborhoods in Queens

What kinds of issues can a Housing Organizer assist with?

Addressing the apartment unit and the building repairs and neglect. We’re here to advocate on your behalf regarding landlord to tenant harassment.

Why is it important to have a Tenant Association?

A strong tenant association can force a landlord to listen, provide heat/hot water and make repairs. The tenants can have more leverage to negotiate, file complaints with the city and state agencies that oversee housing, get help from elected officials, go to court, or initiate a rent strike.

Do you provide legal services?

WOTM has partnered with Queens Legal Service and Communities Resist’s housing attorneys to provide 1:1 legal consultation.

Coalitions we are a part of:

Housing Justice 4 All
Right to Counsel NYC Coalition
APA Voice (Asian Pacific Islander Voting to Increase Civic Engagement)
Stabilizing NYC
Coalition for Asian American Children + Families (CACF)
Brooklyn Queens Expressway- Environmental Justice Coalition (BQE-EJC)
Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD)
United for Small Business NYC
Coalition to End Apartment Warehousing
Justice Roadmap
NYC Community Land Initiative
Tenants Not Tourists

Coalitions we are a part of:

Housing Justice 4 All
Right to Counsel NYC Coalition
APA Voice (Asian Pacific Islander Voting to Increase Civic Engagement)
Stabilizing NYC
Coalition for Asian American Children + Families (CACF)
Brooklyn Queens Expressway- Environmental Justice Coalition (BQE-EJC)
Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD)
United for Small Business NYC
Coalition to End Apartment Warehousing
Justice Roadmap
NYC Community Land Initiative
Tenants Not Tourists

Issues we advocate for:

Good Cause Eviction
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Rent Assistance
Statewide Right To Counsel
Housing Access Voucher Program
RGB/ETPA Reforms
Social Housing
Right to Counsel
Abolish the NYC Tax Lien Sale
Our City, Our Vote Coalition
New York For All Campaigns
APA Voice Redistricting Taskforce

Issues we advocate for:

Good Cause Eviction
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Rent Assistance
Statewide Right To Counsel
Housing Access Voucher Program
RGB/ETPA Reforms
Social Housing
Right to Counsel
Abolish the NYC Tax Lien Sale
Our City, Our Vote Coalition
New York For All Campaigns
APA Voice Redistricting Taskforce

Issues we advocate for:

Good Cause Eviction
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Rent Assistance
Statewide Right To Counsel
Housing Access Voucher Program
RGB/ETPA Reforms
Social Housing
Right to Counsel
Abolish the NYC Tax Lien Sale
Our City, Our Vote Coalition
New York For All Campaigns
APA Voice Redistricting Taskforce

Success Stories

“Woodside on the Move is a program that I’ve been involved with since I was a little girl. I grew up attending the after-school program, just like my daughters are doing now. Like many parents, I depend on this after-school program. Not only is it beneficial for us parents, but it also offers tremendous value to the children. Woodside on the Move has been a pillar in our community, supporting families like mine for generations.”

P.S. 361 Parent Mia Morales

“My son has had a fantastic time participating in Woodside on the Move. The program has brought about noticeable improvements in both his behavior and academic performance. He has become more focused, engaged, and motivated in his studies, and his positive attitude has carried over into our home life. One standout moment for our family was seeing him take pride in completing a challenging project, which reinforced his ability to persevere and succeed. This program is invaluable to the children and families it serves, and we are incredibly grateful for its positive influence on our lives.”

I.S. 429 Parent Victor Bazalar

“Our daughter has attended Woodside on the Move's afterschool program for three years since she was in kindergarten. The benefit has been beyond measure. The lasting friendships she's made with students and teachers in the program has greatly contributed to who she is today. We are so grateful to WOTM for continuing to provide such a welcoming and nurturing environment for our daughter after day school ends so that we are able to manage our work responsibilities during the week. We cannot thank WOTM enough for all that they do for our community”.

P.S. 361 Parent Lauren and Arthur

“My son loves this program. He loves the special classes offered such as crocheting, and he is looking forward to the debate club. When we pick him up from this program, he cannot stop talking about what he did that day and his interactions with the instructors. My son previously hated attending after school because his friends would be able to go home early. As my husband and I both work, he is usually the last child picked up from the program. When we walk into the school building, he is in no rush to leave and usually continues to talk with Ms. Brianna and the other instructors. The instructors are very engaging and work with all the students. They make sure that the children are interacting appropriately and enjoy their time together.”

I.S. 429 Parent Tonia

“My children are enrolled in 2nd and 1st grade, we have participated for 3 years now and this program is an amazing opportunity for working parents. My son loves the different activities that are offered in the program including Taekwondo lessons, piano lessons, and the soccer group. I have seen some improvement in my boys academically and have seen how my second grader has been improving with his reading as well as with his socialization being such a shy child. Mr. Rafael (group leader) has been helping him get more confident and to be more active within the program. My son performed at the Christmas show that took place in December 2024 in Woodside and in previous years he would not have done it because he is extremely shy but thanks to Mr. Rafael's guidance, he has become more confident.”

P.S. 152 Parent Dr. Sunilda Andriotis, PhD

“Our son has participated in the Woodside On the Move after school program for several years now. He loves it! They have a great structure and schedule in place that helps him complete his homework first, and then he always enjoys the various enrichment activities that they have planned. It is such an amazing program, especially for working parents because it helps us ensure that his academic needs are met first while also providing him with a variety of social, emotional, physical and creative enrichment programming. One of the activities that he truly loves is the optional add-on of the Taekwondo classes that the program partnered with a local Dojo to have during after school. I wholeheartedly endorse this program and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to any other interested families.”

P.S. 398 Hector Figueroa School – Parents Lindsay & Brendan Rogan

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