Spread the Word Posted on September 8, 2014 by Sarah Murphy Tonight more than 56,000 New Yorkers will sleep in homeless shelters – that includes nearly 24,000 children. Get the facts about homelessness in New York City with our new interactive charts, and please share with your friends. ..Read More
The Residents of Wards Island Posted on August 21, 2014 by Sarah Murphy The M35 bus is the only means of transportation in and out of Manhattan for the men and women living in Wards Island homeless shelters. Recently, police have started cracking down on those who live in the shelters and need to use the bus to get into Manhattan ..Read More
2 Programs Aim to Move New York Families From Shelters Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sarah Murphy in The New York Times State and city officials have agreed to create two rent subsidy programs to help families with children leave New York City shelters and move into their own apartments. ..Read More
Spread the Word Posted on August 12, 2014 by Sarah Murphy There is no better way to understand the terrible toll homelessness takes on our neighbors than to hear about it from homeless people themselves. Visit our new Voices from the Frontline site, and please share their stories with your friends. ..Read More
Jerry Breen Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sarah Murphy Jerry Breen is the Eviction Prevention Program Manager. The Coalition for the Homeless’ Eviction Prevention Program saves more than 800 households every year from losing their homes and experiencing the trauma of homelessness. ..Read More
Perry Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sarah Murphy Perry first started coming to the Grand Central Food Program when he was homeless. Now that he has secured housing, he continues to use the soup kitchen to supplement his income and is a regular volunteer with the program. ..Read More
Taneka Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sarah Murphy Taneka became homeless almost three years ago following a serious car accident and devastating health diagnosis. When she first came to the Coalition for the Homeless for help, she and her three children were living in a shelter for nearly two years. We immed ..Read More
Max Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sarah Murphy Max has been homeless off and on throughout most of his childhood. Moving from shelter to shelter has caused him to suffer both academically and with friendships. Since joining the Coalition’s Bound for Success afterschool program, Max has seen his grade ..Read More
Karol Posted on July 18, 2014 by Sarah Murphy When I was 12, my counselor gave me a list of day and sleep-away summer camps for my family and me to consider. She thought it’d be a great way for me to open up and meet other kids who have struggled with some of the same pressures as me. My family didn’t ..Read More
