Now Obama Seeks to End Homelessness Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jillian Jonas in Gotham Gazette ..Read More
The Quality of Whose Life? An Introduction to America’s Modern Anti-Poor Movement Posted on October 5, 2010 by Paul Boden in Western Regional Advocacy Project ..Read More
Public Advocate Releases Report on Illegal Side Deals in Advantage Program Posted on October 4, 2010 by GISELLE ROUTHIER On Friday, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio released a report documenting the prevalence of illegal “side deals” among families receiving the Department of Homeless Services’ Advantage subsidy. The report found that nearly 30% of families the ..Read More
Safety Net, Autumn 2010 Posted on October 4, 2010 The Working Poor: How Your Support Helps ..Read More
Taxpayers are shelling out $8.5 million to store furniture for NYC’s homeless Posted on October 4, 2010 by Kathleen Lucadamo in New York Daily News ..Read More
Project: Back to School Provides 3,000 Backpacks to Homeless Students Posted on October 3, 2010 By Marisa Butler The third annual Project: Back to School was a tremendous success. In total, the Coalition raised and distributed over 3,000 backpacks filled with supplies – more than double last year! From August 23 through September 17, New Yorkers dr ..Read More
Program Spotlight: The Client Advocacy Project Posted on October 3, 2010 By Lindsey Davis Hector Ruiz drove a bread truck in the South Bronx. Barely a year after they emigrated from Puerto Rico so his wife could get better medical care, she passed away. Mr. Ruiz was alone and rapidly plunging into the depths of a depression that ha ..Read More
Where is the Recovery for New York’s Working Poor? Posted on October 3, 2010 By Sarah Murphy At the beginning of the year, news reports stated: • The economy is beginning to bounce back. • The recession is over. • Banks are rebounding. • The private sector is hiring. • Consumer spending is up. The list goes on. But now, the o ..Read More
Facing the New School Year as a Homeless Child Posted on October 3, 2010 By Sarah Murphy Many children experience excitement at the beginning of the school year. Sure, they have to start to get up early and do homework, but at the same time, they look forward to seeing their friends again, talking about their summer vacations, and ..Read More