Author: Giselle Routhier

A recent article published by the American Academy of Pediatrics examines the effects of homelessness on the health of pregnant mothers and their infants. As might be expected, the stresses of homelessness have significant negative impacts on the health of m ..Read More

An article published today has struck me with its shocking illustration of what is going wrong in America. As we struggle to recover from a crippling recession, with jobless rates remaining stubbornly high, and income stagnating or declining for average Amer ..Read More

The lives of several New Yorkers struggling to survive are profiled in this month’s issue of City Limits. They face an array of obstacles from joblessness to homelessness to navigating the City’s convoluted welfare bureaucracy. Their stories, lik ..Read More

Only one in ten residents thinks the Bloomberg administration is doing a good job of assisting homeless families and individuals. This statistic is among the findings of a new poll released by the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness that examine ..Read More

Record temperatures this week can be dangerous for your health and safety. If you are homeless and living on the streets or staying in a shelter without air-conditioning, try and stay cool with the following suggestions: 1. Take advantage of Citywide Cooling C ..Read More

The Legal Aid Society is in a current legal battle to save thousands of Advantage tenants from losing their rental assistance. It’s important to note that the case is still going on and orders may change. We will post any changes and updates as soon as w ..Read More

The Legal Aid Society won a temporary victory for thousands of Advantage tenants today! On June 2nd, the Appellate Court ruled that June Advantage rent must be paid, as well as rent going forward until the appeal is decided. The appeal is scheduled to be hear ..Read More

Last Thursday, the Coalition for the Homeless joined over 20,000 service providers, union members, community activists, and New Yorkers from all walks of life for a peaceful march on Wall Street. Our goal? To protest Mayor Bloomberg’s continual cuts to ..Read More

Today, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed his final budget for New York City, and it includes massive cuts to a myriad of essential City services. In addition to cuts to schools, fire houses, police precincts, and child care, his plan directly targets programs r ..Read More