Art Meets Action: ARTWALK NY’s Triumphant Night Posted on November 7, 2025 by Gresham Worth On Tuesday November 4th, while New York City was abuzz around election night, in the center of midtown Manhattan, hundreds gathered for the Coalition for the Homeless’ ARTWALK NY, the city’s premier art and fundraising gala, presented by corporate sponsor ..Read More
Our Youth Programs Over Summer 2025: Wrapping up Project: Back to School, Bound for Success, and Camp Homeward Bound Posted on September 12, 2025 by Gresham Worth This summer marked another busy season for Coalition for the Homeless youth programs. Project: Back to School, Bound for Success, and Camp Homeward Bound touched the lives of thousands of homeless children in shelters across New York City. Project: Back to Sch ..Read More
Pride Month 2025, we uplift the voices of homeless and formally homeless LGBTQIA+ communities Posted on June 27, 2025 by G. Worth Every June, Pride Month celebrates and honors the LGBTQIA+ community, reflecting on historical milestones, while continuing the fight for true equality. What can often be forgotten in these celebrations is the individuals within this community who live precari ..Read More
Loosie’s Nightclub plays host to the 2025 Soirée; raising crucial funds to benefit the Coalition for the Homeless Posted on May 9, 2025 by G. Worth On a warm spring evening in May, over 80 of New York’s business professionals, socialites and philanthropists came together for a fun night of networking, cocktails, and giving back. The 3rd annual Soirée, hosted by the Coalition for the Homeless Junior Boa ..Read More
First Step Graduates and Supporters Came Together at the 2025 Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon to Celebrate “Community” – and Raise Over $520,000 Posted on April 8, 2025 by Gresham The Plaza Grand Ballroom buzzed with energy on Friday, April 4th, as over 300 professionals gathered for the Coalition for the Homeless’ hallmark spring event—the annual Women Mean Business Luncheon, now in its 29th year. This event gathers New York Ci ..Read More
Women’s History Month 2025: Women in Leadership at the Coalition for the Homeless Posted on March 24, 2025 by Gresham This year for Women’s History Month 2025, the Coalition for the Homeless is excited to highlight some of our program leaders, and recognize the contributions of these remarkable individuals who help drive our mission forward each day. Women at the Coalit ..Read More
“We’ve been studied to death, what we need is bricks and mortar!” Remembering Elsie Richardson this Black History Month Posted on February 13, 2025 by Gresham For generations, homeownership has been foundational to the American Dream and establishing generational wealth. A home is a symbol of stability, comfort, and the promise of a better future. But as we all know, homeownership is not the reality for many, and ce ..Read More
A critical look at Mayor Adams’ and Governor Hochul’s proposals to help those sleeping on the streets, in subways, and in shelters Posted on January 27, 2025 by Gresham Worth In their most recent State of the City and State of the State addresses, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul announced new initiatives to address unsheltered homelessness and mental illness in New York City. Jake Offenhartz of the Associated Press explores Ma ..Read More
A Record-Breaking 2024 Holiday Toy Drive! Posted on January 3, 2025 by Gresham Worth As we begin 2025, we are thrilled to share some heartwarming news that perfectly captured the spirit of giving during the recent holiday season. The Coalition’s 2024 Holiday Toy Drive not only met, but dramatically exceeded, our goal, as we collected nea ..Read More
