http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org en Copyright 2012 2012-02-06T22:01:12+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/record-homelessness-in-the-spotlight-but-with-little-focus-on-the-root-caus/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/record-homelessness-in-the-spotlight-but-with-little-focus-on-the-root-caus/ Homelessness in NYC is at an all-time high, fueled in large part by an increase in the number of families experiencing multiple episodes of homelessness. 2012-02-06T21:01:12+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/dhs-announces-they-will-not-pay-february-rent-for-current-advantage-tenants/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/dhs-announces-they-will-not-pay-february-rent-for-current-advantage-tenants/ The legal fight will continue but future rent payments remain uncertain. Please click here for more information. 2012-02-03T14:35:58+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/discounting-nyc-homelessness/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/discounting-nyc-homelessness/ Last night the City mobilized its annual “count” of street homeless people – a flawed exercise that has only served to misinform the public about the true scale of the homelessness crisis in New York Cide} 2012-01-31T16:13:25+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-but-not-eligible-for-shelter-fight-continues/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-but-not-eligible-for-shelter-fight-continues/ The City's proposed rules to deny shelter to homeless men and women faced its first major day in court. 2012-01-24T19:35:30+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-january-rent-will-be-paid/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-january-rent-will-be-paid/ Good news for current Advantage Tenants -- the City has announced it will pay January rent. 2012-01-19T18:33:56+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/groups-call-on-albany-to-close-corporate-tax-loopholes/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/groups-call-on-albany-to-close-corporate-tax-loopholes/ Progressive groups gathered today to call on Governor Cuomo and the legislature to close corporate tax loopholes that are depriving the State of much-needed revenues. 2012-01-10T19:45:03+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/new-yorkers-open-their-hearts-this-holiday-season/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/new-yorkers-open-their-hearts-this-holiday-season/ The Coalition's toy drive collected over 1,500 toys for homeless kids across the city! 2011-12-23T14:04:13+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/no-room-at-the-inn-the-citys-heartless-shelter-denial-rules/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/no-room-at-the-inn-the-citys-heartless-shelter-denial-rules/ City officials keep trying to spin their proposed new rules that would deny shelter to homeless New Yorkers. But the reality is that the mean-spirited rules would force countless homeless people out onto the streets. 2011-12-20T20:45:10+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/treasurebond-store-partners-with-the-coalition/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/treasurebond-store-partners-with-the-coalition/ Treasure&Bond has an innovative approach to retail: Donate all the profits. 2011-12-20T18:03:39+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-december-rent-will-be-paid/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-december-rent-will-be-paid/ The City announced it will pay December Advantage rents for current tenants, including any late fees that were incurred. 2011-12-16T14:53:15+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/artwalk-ny-raises-over-850000/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/artwalk-ny-raises-over-850000/ The 17th annual ARTWALK NY was a huge success raising nearly $1 million for the Coalition's life-saving programs! 2011-12-13T15:37:05+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/fighting-the-citys-efforts-to-close-the-shelter-door-update/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/fighting-the-citys-efforts-to-close-the-shelter-door-update/ Today, the City agreed once again to delay misguided new rules that will sharply restrict access to emergency shelter for some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers. 2011-12-09T16:17:22+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/a-little-girl-makes-a-big-difference/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/a-little-girl-makes-a-big-difference/ Eight-year-old Francesca collected over $800 which she used to buy dozens of toys for the Coalition's annual toy drive. 2011-12-08T15:05:25+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/hundreds-help-homeless-family-move-into-vacant-foreclosed-home/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/hundreds-help-homeless-family-move-into-vacant-foreclosed-home/ Yesterday, hundreds marched through East New York in support of a homeless family that has moved into a vacant, foreclosed home. 2011-12-07T18:44:16+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/your-vote-counts-support-the-coalitions-first-step-job-training-program-tod/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/your-vote-counts-support-the-coalitions-first-step-job-training-program-tod/ The Coalition needs your vote to win a $5,000 grant to support our First Step Job Training Program. 2011-12-05T17:33:57+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-city-council-joins-the-fight-against-misguided-shelter-denial-rules/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/ny-city-council-joins-the-fight-against-misguided-shelter-denial-rules/ Today the New York City Council voted to authorize a legal challenge against the City?s proposed new bureaucratic rules that would deny shelter to homeless adults, including those living with mental illness. 2011-11-29T20:47:28+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-serves-thanksgiving-dinner-to-homeless-new-yorkers/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-serves-thanksgiving-dinner-to-homeless-new-yorkers/ 2011-11-28T21:34:23+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/what-goes-around-comes-around/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/what-goes-around-comes-around/ Notorious foreclosure firm, Steven J. Baum PC, most recently known for their heartless mocking of homeless people, is closing its doors. 2011-11-22T18:06:26+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/thousand-march-across-brooklyn-bridge/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/thousand-march-across-brooklyn-bridge/ Community organizations, advocates, unions, and Occupy Wall Street joined together last Thursday in a rally/march for economic justice. 2011-11-21T21:06:54+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-november-rent-will-be-paid/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-november-rent-will-be-paid/ With the court appeal in limbo, the City announced it will pay November Advantage rents. 2011-11-17T18:34:07+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/41000-nyc-homeless-shelter-population-soars-to-new-all-time-record-highs/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/41000-nyc-homeless-shelter-population-soars-to-new-all-time-record-highs/ Today Coalition for the Homeless released a new report documenting how New York City's homeless shelter population has grown to over 41,000 people -- including 17,000 children -- for the first time ever, and analyzing the failed Bloomberg policies behind this alarming rise. 2011-11-09T14:29:47+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-but-not-eligible-for-shelter/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/homeless-but-not-eligible-for-shelter/ Last night the Bloomberg administration announced new eligibility requirements for homeless single adults seeking shelter -- a move that will effectively deny shelter to a great number of those in need. 2011-11-04T19:37:47+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/remembering-yvonne-mccain-a-true-hero-for-homeless-new-yorkers/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/remembering-yvonne-mccain-a-true-hero-for-homeless-new-yorkers/ Yvonne McCain, lead plaintiff in a historic lawsuit that ensured the right to shelter for homeless children and families, passed away this week. She will be remembered as a true New York hero. 2011-11-03T19:35:55+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/educating-homeless-students-how-the-city-is-failing-our-most-vulnerable-you/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/educating-homeless-students-how-the-city-is-failing-our-most-vulnerable-you/ With the number of homeless students at a record high, the City's obligation to protect their access to education is woefully inadequate. 2011-10-21T18:33:10+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/everyone-should-pay-their-fair-share/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/everyone-should-pay-their-fair-share/ Mary's remarks at the Launch of 99 New York: Campaign to End Millionaires' Tax Break 2011-10-17T17:42:07+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/breakfast-at-tiffanys-what-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy-really-mean-for-essenti/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/breakfast-at-tiffanys-what-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy-really-mean-for-essenti/ This morning, the Coalition joined advocates and service providers outside of the iconic Tiffany and Co. store on Fifth Avenue to push for the renewal of the millionaire's tax. 2011-10-13T17:23:30+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/community-labor-groups-and-occupywallstreet-march-on-citys-billionaires/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/community-labor-groups-and-occupywallstreet-march-on-citys-billionaires/ Coalition for the Homeless joined hundreds in a march to ask New York's billionaires to pay their fair share. 2011-10-12T16:50:16+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-donates-food-and-blankets-to-homeless-protestors/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/coalition-donates-food-and-blankets-to-homeless-protestors/ Zuccotti Park, the base of the Occupy Wall Street protests, has emerged as a dramatic contrast to the everyday tourist bustle and business suits of lower Manhattan. 2011-10-12T14:22:23+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/occupywallstreet-march-rally-banks-and-the-wealthy-must-pay-their-fair-shar/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/occupywallstreet-march-rally-banks-and-the-wealthy-must-pay-their-fair-shar/ Yesterday Coalition for the Homeless joined organized labor, community groups, and thousands of New Yorkers for an historic march and rally to support the Occupy Wall Street protesters. 2011-10-06T15:25:21+00:00 http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-october-rent-will-be-paid/ http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/blog/entry/advantage-tenants-october-rent-will-be-paid/ The Department of Homeless Services will continue to pay rent for current Advantage tenants in October. 2011-10-05T15:27:36+00:00