Electeds Rally for Money-Saving Homeless Solution Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Times Ledger A delegation of more than 30 City Council members led by Public Advocate Letitia James formally endorsed Home Stability Support on the steps of City Hall last week. The proposal introduced by state Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills) will include the re ..Read More
Shelter for LGBTQ Young Adults Opening in the Bronx Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in NBC News An LGBTQ shelter for young adults between the ages of 21-30, the first of its kind, will be opening in the Bronx in December. According to a statement released by the New York City Department of Homeless Services, the shelter will provide multiple services gea ..Read More
December 5th is Right to Shelter Day Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone “The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions, and in such manner and by such means, as the legislature may from time to time determine.” These words, from Article XVII of the ..Read More
City Will Pay NYers to House Their Homeless Friends and Relatives Posted on December 2, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Gothamist Staring down criticism from shelter-averse neighborhoods across the boroughs, the Department of Homeless Services says it’s going to compensate thousands of families willing to take in their homeless friends and relatives next year with gift cards and re ..Read More
James, Councilmembers Demand Changes in Homeless Policy Posted on November 28, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Brooklyn Daily Eagle Charging that New York’s homeless problem has become a growing crisis, Public Advocate Letitia James and several city councilmembers are calling on the state to institute major changes in the way people in need receive assistance. Brooklyn Councilmembers Vin ..Read More
Today’s Video: Experts Discuss Housing MOU Posted on November 28, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone As more than 80,000 homeless New Yorkers brace themselves for another brutally cold winter, elected leaders in Albany continue to delay the release of funds for desperately needed supportive housing – a proven, cost-effective solution to chronic homelessne ..Read More
Most New Yorkers are Roughly 1 Paycheck Away From Homelessness: Study Posted on November 25, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in DNAinfo More than half of all New Yorkers are teetering on the brink of homelessness — without enough cash in the bank to cover them in the event of a disaster or lost job, a troubling new study has found. Nearly 60 percent of all New Yorkers don’t have enough eme ..Read More
Housing Experts Discuss Housing MOU Posted on November 23, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in TWC News Back in April, Governor Cuomo directed $2 billion in funding for the creation of more than 100,000 units of affordable and supportive housing. He did this through a memorandum of understanding. But, today, that MOU is at a standstill. Father Stephen Mimnaugh, ..Read More
Where to Volunteer in NYC Posted on November 23, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in 6sqft The holiday season is the time of year when seeing friends and family is hard to avoid. We also find ourselves with more vacation days during these winter months. However, even though these two holiday realities suggest cheer and relaxation, they don’t alway ..Read More
