http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org en Copyright 2013 2013-05-16T15:04:56+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/legal-victory-court-blocks-city-from-ending-hotel-program-for-hundreds-of-s/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/legal-victory-court-blocks-city-from-ending-hotel-program-for-hundreds-of-s/ A judge ordered the City to continue providing temporary housing to hundreds of low-income families displaced by Sandy. 2013-05-16T15:04:56+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/todays-read-the-disease-of-poverty/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/todays-read-the-disease-of-poverty/ Our take on the day's pressing news. 2013-05-15T15:55:25+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/still-undercounting-homeless-new-yorkers/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/still-undercounting-homeless-new-yorkers/ Amidst all-time record NYC homelessness, the Bloomberg administration released its latest flawed “guesstimate” of street homelessness, claiming that the numbers have declined despite overwhelming evidence to the contrare} 2013-05-09T20:21:20+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/court-orders-temporary-relief-for-sandy-survivors-facing-hotel-evictions/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/court-orders-temporary-relief-for-sandy-survivors-facing-hotel-evictions/ In a significant victory, a New York State Supreme Court justice ordered the City to hold off from evicting hundreds of families displaced by Hurricane Sandy from hotels. UPDATE: Today the court extended the temporary relief to May 15th! 2013-05-01T15:22:14+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/extend-the-april-30th-deadline-for-sandy-victims/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/extend-the-april-30th-deadline-for-sandy-victims/ CFH joined with City Council Members to extend hotel stays for Sandy evacuees. 2013-04-26T17:21:27+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/women-mean-business-luncheon-raises-a-record-breaking-208000/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/women-mean-business-luncheon-raises-a-record-breaking-208000/ We extend our most heartfelt thanks to all of the guests and sponsors who made this inspiring event possible. 2013-04-25T18:23:22+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-observer-bloomberg-and-the-return-of-hooverville/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-observer-bloomberg-and-the-return-of-hooverville/ Today’s New York Observer has one of the best articles in recent memory about soaring NYC family homelessness, linking the everyday struggles of one homeless family to the epic policy failures of Mayor Bloomberg and his administration} 2013-04-24T20:06:34+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-daily-news-mayor-bloombergs-homeless-policy/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-daily-news-mayor-bloombergs-homeless-policy/ As New York Daily News columnist Albor Ruiz writes, “the figures don’t lie…New York City is facing a homelessness crisis of record-breaking proportionode} 2013-04-23T19:29:23+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-joins-hundreds-of-groups-to-launch-united-to-end-homelessness/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-joins-hundreds-of-groups-to-launch-united-to-end-homelessness/ The newly-formed coalition of advocates, service providers, faith leaders and homeless individuals will work to make homelessness a top priority in the upcoming mayoral election. 2013-04-09T19:06:28+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/stefan-sagmeister-project-benefits-cfh/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/stefan-sagmeister-project-benefits-cfh/ Renowned artist and dedicated CFH supporter Stefan Sagmeister and his partner Jessica Walsh designed business-like cards to benefit the Coalition 2013-04-02T21:10:53+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-coalition-for-the-homeless-is-looking-for-volunteer-shelter-monitors/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-coalition-for-the-homeless-is-looking-for-volunteer-shelter-monitors/ Help us inspect the NYC shelters and interact with clients. 2013-04-01T19:21:00+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/how-i-found-myself/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/how-i-found-myself/ First Step graduate Lakisha Smith talks about her journey. 2013-03-27T14:13:52+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/city-to-kick-sandy-evacuees-out-of-hotels-before-housing-plan-is-implemente/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/city-to-kick-sandy-evacuees-out-of-hotels-before-housing-plan-is-implemente/ The City recently announced they will end the hotel program for Sandy evacuees at the end of April -- long before affordable housing resources will made available to all of those in need. 2013-03-25T18:43:14+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/cfh-responds-to-citys-dangerous-plans-to-kick-sandy-victims-out-of-hotels/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/cfh-responds-to-citys-dangerous-plans-to-kick-sandy-victims-out-of-hotels/ CFH responds to reports to NYC will kick Hurricane Sandy victims out of hotels at end of April. 2013-03-22T20:31:09+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/13-bold-progressive-ideas-for-nyc/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/13-bold-progressive-ideas-for-nyc/ Coalition for the Homeless joined the NYC Council Progressive Caucus in launching an important policy platform. 2013-03-22T15:40:13+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-winter-2013-edition-of-safety-net-is-out/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-winter-2013-edition-of-safety-net-is-out/ Read the latest edition of Safety Net the newsletter of the Coalition for the Homeless 2013-03-21T21:59:52+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-again/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-again/ Our new policy brief details the continued fallout from Advantage returns and the rising costs of repeat family homelessness. 2013-03-18T21:11:34+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/an-open-letter-to-mayor-bloomberg/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/an-open-letter-to-mayor-bloomberg/ This eloquent, impassioned letter to Mayor Bloomberg was written by Tim Campbell, the Coalition’s Director of Programs} 2013-03-11T20:30:45+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-right-to-shelter-and-proven-solutions-to-the-problem-of-homelessness/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/the-right-to-shelter-and-proven-solutions-to-the-problem-of-homelessness/ Closing out a week of stubbornly avoiding responsibility for New York City’s record homeless shelter population, Mayor Bloomberg today launched an attack on NYC’s legal right to shelter – including fantastical claims about private jets and limos whisking imaginary homeless people off to sheltede} 2013-03-08T20:49:53+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/fact-vs.-fiction-fact-checking-bloomberg-attacks-on-homeless-advocates/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/fact-vs.-fiction-fact-checking-bloomberg-attacks-on-homeless-advocates/ Refusing to take responsibility for the record-high 50,000+ homeless people in NYC shelters, Mayor Bloomberg and his officials have instead launched a series of baseless attacks on homeless advocates. Here we fact-check the attacks. 2013-03-07T22:13:08+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/still-no-relief-for-low-income-renters-hit-hardest-by-sandy/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/still-no-relief-for-low-income-renters-hit-hardest-by-sandy/ New reports confirm that low-income renters have been hit hardest by Sandy. 2013-03-07T17:24:14+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/state-of-the-homeless-2013-50000-the-bloomberg-legacy-of-record-homelessnes/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/state-of-the-homeless-2013-50000-the-bloomberg-legacy-of-record-homelessnes/ 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 offide} 2013-03-06T19:05:25+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/state-of-the-homess-2013-50000/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/state-of-the-homess-2013-50000/ 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} 2013-03-05T17:31:23+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/groups-send-letter-to-state-leaders/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/groups-send-letter-to-state-leaders/ 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 2013-02-28T14:34:18+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/news-release-blueprint-for-post-sandy-housing-aid/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/news-release-blueprint-for-post-sandy-housing-aid/ 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. 2013-02-26T17:36:35+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/new-yorkers-urge-mayor-bloomberg-to-change-shelter-denial-policy/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/new-yorkers-urge-mayor-bloomberg-to-change-shelter-denial-policy/ Over 500 Signatures Collected Urging Mayor to Stop Turning Families Away in Freezing Weather 2013-02-25T14:57:49+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-responds-to-mayor-bloombergs-compassion-comments/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-responds-to-mayor-bloombergs-compassion-comments/ CFH's Mary Brosnahan responds to Mayor Bloomberg's assertion that the City's homeless policies are "compassionate." 2013-02-22T18:28:52+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/young-children-and-families-left-out-in-the-cold/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/young-children-and-families-left-out-in-the-cold/ The Bloomberg administration reached a new low in its decision to force children and families to the streets during cold-weather emergencies. 2013-02-19T16:32:21+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/court-victory-for-homeless-single-adults/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/court-victory-for-homeless-single-adults/ A Department of Homeless Services attempt to impose eligibility requirements on homeless single adults is once again declared unlawful. 2013-02-14T19:35:31+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/patterson-belknap-sponsors-gcfp-for-month-of-february/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/patterson-belknap-sponsors-gcfp-for-month-of-february/ Patterson Belknap’s generous sponsorship is allowing 10,000 meals to be given out to our most vulnerable neighbors this month} 2013-02-12T22:37:38+00:00