Tianli Cheng

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Tianli Cheng is an 11th-grade honors student at Ranney School in New Jersey. Since 2023, he has volunteered with the Asian Community Care Organization in New York City, helping Chinese-speaking seniors navigate the housing application process. This commitment earned him the U.S. Presidential Volunteer Gold Service Award. He has also studied urban displacement, housing policy, and refugee issues through programs at Harvard University and other institutions.

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From the Field

Four Ways to Address the Housing Challenges Older Chinese Immigrants Face

November 7, 2025 | Tianli Cheng

For low-income seniors with limited English and tech proficiency, navigating New York City’s affordable housing systems is a challenge. To help, we must think beyond affordability.