“We’ve been studied to death, what we need is bricks and mortar!” Remembering Elsie Richardson this Black History Month Posted on February 13, 2025 by Gresham Worth For generations, homeownership has been foundational to the American Dream and establishing generational wealth. A home is a symbol of stability, comfort, and the promise of a better future. But as we all know, homeownership is not the reality for many, and ce ..Read More
A critical look at Mayor Adams’ and Governor Hochul’s proposals to help those sleeping on the streets, in subways, and in shelters Posted on January 27, 2025 by Gresham Worth In their most recent State of the City and State of the State addresses, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul announced new initiatives to address unsheltered homelessness and mental illness in New York City. Jake Offenhartz of the Associated Press explores Ma ..Read More
A Record-Breaking 2024 Holiday Toy Drive! Posted on January 3, 2025 by Gresham Worth As we begin 2025, we are thrilled to share some heartwarming news that perfectly captured the spirit of giving during the recent holiday season. The Coalition’s 2024 Holiday Toy Drive not only met, but dramatically exceeded, our goal, as we collected nea ..Read More
Letter to the Editor: Migrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in Homelessness Posted on December 30, 2024 by Gresham Worth The Coalition for the Homeless responds to Jason DeParle’s piece, Migrants and End of Covid Restrictions Fuel Jump in Homelessness, published in The New York Times on December 27, 2024. To the editors, Jason DeParle’s article leaves readers with two in ..Read More
The real implications of Daniel Penny’s Acquittal Posted on December 27, 2024 by Will Watts As I read the news about the verdict in the Daniel Penny trial, an all too familiar feeling emerged – a feeling of the failure of yet another system to recognize that my life and those of other Black men matter. But this time that feeling was more intense as ..Read More
Right to Shelter: the legal protection that changed a million lives in New York City Posted on December 5, 2024 by Gresham Worth December 5, 1979 was a historic day that would transform the lives of countless individuals experiencing homelessness. On that day, the New York State Supreme Court issued its first injunction in the Callahan v. Carey lawsuit and ordered the City and State to ..Read More
How Homelessness Can Begin: Concerning Youth HOPE Month Posted on November 21, 2024 by Jamie Powlovich and Gresham Worth In 1978, New York became the first state in the nation to pass its own Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA), modeled on federal legislation passed in 1974. The RHYA recognizes that young people under the age of 25 years-old who are experiencing homelessness a ..Read More
Today’s Read: Number of homeless students in NYC schools hits record high, new data shows (from Gothamist) Posted on November 21, 2024 by Gresham Worth In an article published last week in Gothamist, journalist, Jessica Gould brings to light a sobering report by Advocates for Children of New York, revealing an unprecedented homelessness crisis in New York City’s public schools. The numbers are stagger ..Read More
The ARTWALK NY 2024 charity gala raises over $700,000 to support Coalition for the Homeless Posted on October 23, 2024 by Gresham Worth On a lively evening in the heart of Chelsea, New York City’s art, philanthropy, and activist communities came together for an unforgettable night at ARTWALK NY 2024. This year’s event, hosted at Chelsea Factory, raised over $700,000! These funds go ..Read More
