NYCHA Stories

Saturday, July 9, 2022

Chinta, Revisited: “I’ve reached another level…”

We revisit our conversation with Connected NYCHA member, Chinta, nearly two years later to see how her experience online has evolved.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Connected NYCHA: Meet The Trainer – Eva Pacheco Perez

Trainer Eva Perez talks about the benefits of virtual learning and the satisfaction of helping empower people through technology.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Anabel Rivera’s Journey

Follow Anabel’s journey to a new world full of exciting and empowering possibilities…and to her crusade against loneliness.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Mattie: “We’re all learning.”

At 76, Connected NYCHA participant Mattie learned how to Zoom into a virtual birthday party. “Yesterday they told me to pat myself on the back!”

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Tunde: “You won’t know what you’re missing unless you join”

“It’s all about communicating with the family.” A NYCHA Connected participant shares his experience.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Louise: Embracing Everything New and Positive

“Before I would just take pictures and that was it. I didn’t know I had other options for how to cut, shape, and edit the photos!”

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Vernell: Connecting with Family and Long-Lost Friends

Meet Vernell, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who is connecting with old friends with the help of her new device!

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Beverly Black: Using Tech to Teach the Importance of Family

A great grandmother learns to connect with the her newest great-grandchild via Zoom – and gets a touching surprise.

Friday, March 12, 2021

Victor: “It was an essential part of me being hired.”

Meet Victor, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who was able to get a new job with his new tablet!

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Chinta: “Think of it like a door – open it and explore.”

Meet Chinta, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who has been learning and thriving with her new tablet.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Cathy, 67: “I Have Pivoted”

Meet Cathy, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who has been learning and thriving with her new tablet.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Snehlata, 69: “I feel connected again”

Meet Snehlata, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who is learning to use her very first tablet — and loving it!