Public education for new NYC law that aims to end housing discrimination
Creative + Strategy
Media Planning + Buying
In New York City, individuals with conviction records frequently face housing discrimination, often resulting in unstable or unsafe living conditions and even homelessness. With the passing of Fair Chance for Housing (Intro 632-A), New Yorkers need to know more than ever about these new legal protections they have when applying for housing.
F.Y. Eye partnered with the Fair Chance for Housing coalition to launch a public education campaign ensuring widespread awareness of the new law. Our creative approach prioritized a bold visual identity, using striking colors and typography designed to capture attention and clearly communicate key information. The messaging strategy was accessible, clear, and empathetic, emphasizing the law’s ability to provide "more new beginnings" for more people. Overall, the campaign was rooted in community engagement, ensuring that the outreach effectively reached impacted communities through trusted local organizations and public spaces.
F.Y. Eye leveraged several strategic media placements to maximize reach. Over two months, PSAs were displayed on bus side ads across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Bus shelters in Upper Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn added further visibility, as well as placement on F.Y. Eye’s PSA Network of screens at nonprofit public spaces. A digital toolkit was provided to coalition partners for online amplification, while posters and foldable informational zines were printed and distributed to community organizations, providing accessible, on-the-ground outreach.
This public education campaign is successfully raising awareness among communities most affected by housing discrimination, empowering individuals with conviction records to understand and assert their rights. Media placements for the campaign have amassed over 25 million impressions. Moreover, the Fair Chance for Housing coalition extended outreach efforts by taking printed materials into Rikers Island and aiming to educate individuals in correctional facilities about their new legal protections. Through media placements, direct engagement efforts, and continued advocacy, the campaign is fostering greater housing stability and reducing barriers for those re-entering society, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable New York City.