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Still No Relief for Low-Income Renters Hit Hardest by Sandy
New reports confirm that low-income renters have been hit hardest by Sandy.
New reports confirm that low-income renters have been hit hardest by Sandy.
Yesterday the Coalition released the “State of the Homeless 2013” report, which documented how, for the first time ever, more than 50,000 homeless New Yorkers are sleeping each night in municipal shelters – a shocking 61 percent increase since Mayor Bloomberg took office.
Coalition for the Homeless released its 2013 "State of the Homeless" report today showing that for the first time the number of homeless New Yorkers sleeping in emergency shelter each night has passed 50,000 – a 61 percent increase since Mayor Bloomberg took office.
Over 300 social service providers signed a letter to New York State officials regarding legal issues with the employment of social workers and other mental health professionals
Hurricane Sandy evacuees, New York City Council Members, and advocates held a press conference at City Hall today to present a blueprint for dealing with the post-Sandy housing crisis.
Over 500 Signatures Collected Urging Mayor to Stop Turning Families Away in Freezing Weather
CFH's Mary Brosnahan responds to Mayor Bloomberg's assertion that the City's homeless policies are "compassionate."
The Bloomberg administration reached a new low in its decision to force children and families to the streets during cold-weather emergencies.
A Department of Homeless Services attempt to impose eligibility requirements on homeless single adults is once again declared unlawful.
Patterson Belknap’s generous sponsorship is allowing 10,000 meals to be given out to our most vulnerable neighbors this month.
GCFP is running through snow storm. Find information on staying warm here.
...while City officials offer few answers about how families will be helped.
Koch understood what the current administration has clearly forgotten: that homelessness CAN be reduced with access to permanent, affordable housing.
One of the highlights of each First Step session is the trip to Zumba class.
Sandy Evacuees Remain in Squalid Temporary Conditions While the City Offers No Long-Term Housing Plan
Tonight the City conducts its annual HOPE survey of unsheltered homeless New Yorkers. And once again, the survey’s numerous flaws mean that the resulting estimate will undercount the homeless population and misinform the general public.
This week’s arctic cold is a reminder that, during extreme weather conditions, lack of shelter from the elements can literally be a death sentence. Nonetheless, Mayor Bloomberg and his administration continue to push forward a plan to deny emergency shelter to thousands of homeless adults each year.
Thousand of evacuees remain in hotels and shelters without any promise of affordable housing to come.
Information on shelter access and helping homeless neighbors seek shelter.
The Bloomberg Administration's failure to deal with the growing problem of homelessness is costing the City millions.