Rosa Bracero, a homeless high school student, was prevented from taking her graduation exams by New York City and State bureaucrats.
Families timing off of City's Work Advantage subsidy face few options.
An alarming news report documents the growing problems with Mayor Bloomberg's flawed "Work Advantage" program -- including children and families placed into hazardous homes.
Right-wing extremist Heather MacDonald has returned to spread lies about homelessness, and to call for evicting thousands of homeless children to the streets of New York.
A first-hand investigation into life on the streets shows the struggles that many face to survive.
In a recent editorial, the New York Daily News defended Mayor Bloomberg's failed homeless policies -- but had to ignore the facts to do so.
Despite New York City's all-time record homeless population, Mayor Bloomberg uttered the word "homelessness" only once in his "State of the City" address -- and said nothing about changing his failed approach to the problem.
The new Public Advocate criticizes the mayor’s approach to homelessness. At the same time, some schools are reporting a 100 percent increase in homeless students.
The earthquake in Haiti has killed thousands in Port-au-Prince and surrounding communities, and left thousands more homeless and in need of emergency relief. Here's how you can help.
Mayor Bloomberg's hand-picked chair of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board has overseen the highest rent increases for tenants since the 1980s -- and now he's resigned.
Some recent news reports have done more to highlight the plight of homeless day laborers in New York City and on Long Island.
A new website provides an interactive look at what's affordable in New York City.
Last week's death -- probably from exposure -- of a homeless day laborer in Staten Island is a grim reminder of the growing ranks of homeless immigrant laborers.
Guest contributor, Bill Ballot, writes about one night spent distributing sweaters to homeless men on the street and how it changed his perspective on life and giving forever.
Recent reports indicate that Long Island is running out of shelter for it's homeless population.
Use of Food Stamps is on the rise in New York City and nationwide, and, because of barriers to vital benefits, many Food Stamps recipients have no other source of income.
On Saturday, December 19th, for a few hours, over 100 children from the city's shelters were treated to a special holiday party.
City officials have delivered some harsh holiday news to 3,000 poor and formerly-homeless families: The City will not honor housing vouchers already given to these vulnerable New Yorkers.
The Coalition's re-designed website has up-to-date content and new features -- including a blog and online advocacy campaigns -- to help you stay informed and get involved.
Last week, Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit against the City of New York for failing to provide adequate shelter to homeless single adults. The City’s response was in no way surprising—they blamed the homeless individuals.