Client Stories
Devon
With the dedication of our Camp staff, Devon overcame behavioral issues to grow into a model camper.
Mark
After months of hard work and building his trust through our food program, the Coalition was able to convince Mark to move from the cold streets into the supportive housing he so desperately needed.
Christina
Christina and her two daughters became homeless last year after Christina's mother passed away. After exhausting all possible housing options, they applied for shelter, but were denied. The Coalition's Crisis Intervention program intervened and was able to give her and her family permanent shelter placement.
Regina and Lawrence
Regina and Lawrence were able to keep their family afloat until Lawrence lost his job. Facing eviction, they turned to the Coalition.
Ron and Maria
After a terrible car accident Ron, Maria, and their daughter Jisella were facing eviction from their home. With the help of the Coalition's Eviction Prevention Program, they were able to pay their arrears and prevent them from entering the shelter system.
Sabrina
After losing her job and depleting her savings, Sabrina began living in a homeless shelter in Upper Manhattan. She had few job skills and lacked the confidence to get ahead. The Coalition's First Step Job Training Program helped her turn her life around and find permanent employment.
Jesse
When Jesse arrived at Camp Homeward Bound this past summer, he was quiet and reserved. By the end of the first week, however, Jesse let his guard down, ultimately thriving at Camp, learning new skills and making new friends.
Angela
Angela knows that at Bound for Success, she must finish her homework before joining recreational activities such as Arts and Crafts. For a while, Angela lagged doing her schoolwork, but eventually she became focused and finished her tasks in time so she could participate in fun activities organized by our staff. She saw the benefits of good work habits and understood the importance of seeing tasks through.
Laura and Michael
Laura and her seven-year-old son Michael lost their Far Rockaway apartment when their landlord racked up so many violations that residents were forced to leave. Their only alternative was to move into a Bronx shelter. Almost immediately, Michael started performing poorly in school and getting into trouble.
Jeff
For nearly a decade, Jeff was a regular at the Coalition's mobile soup kitchen. He lived and slept in midtown parks, church steps, sidewalks, storefronts, and waterfronts. Earlier this year Jeff moved into Coalition Houses on the Upper West Side. With the help of the Coalition, his life has been completely transformed. "People who live here have a sense of caring for each other. We've all been on the streets and had a hard time, and we don't want to end up there again."