Today’s Read: America’s Homeless Population Rises Posted on December 6, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone The benefits of the economic recovery since the Great Recession have not been shared equally by all Americans. In fact, as housing costs in cities across the country have skyrocketed, increasingly low-income men, women, and children have been pushed into homel ..Read More
Today is Right to Shelter Day Posted on December 5, 2017 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
Coalition Testifies on HPD’s Coordination with DHS/HRA to Address the Homelessness Crisis Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone It is no surprise that the affordable housing crisis continues to fuel record homelessness in New York City. While Mayor de Blasio has made important investments in homelessness prevention, including vastly increased legal services and rent arrears grants, he ..Read More
Today’s Read: What the Tax Reform Bill Means for Housing Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone Tax reform has been the center of attention this month, with the House voting last Thursday to pass The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1), which would dramatically change the tax code. Although the impact the bill will have on income taxes has been widely debated, ..Read More
Today’s Read: City Increasingly Paying Back Rent to Keep Tenants from Homelessness Posted on November 16, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone With the number of men, women, and children sleeping in shelters each night hovering at near record levels, the City must tackle the homelessness crisis in every way possible. Now more than ever, prevention is a critical tool in the fight against surging homel ..Read More
Take Action: Resist Elimination of Key Housing Tools in Tax Plan Posted on November 3, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone With more than 61,000 men, women, and children going to sleep in NYC shelters tonight and countless others struggling to pay rents each month, all levels of government must fully support proven, housing solutions to address homelessness. Coalition for the Home ..Read More
Today’s Read: de Blasio is Pressed to Use More Federal Tools Against Homelessness Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone New York’s historic homelessness crisis, in which more than 61,000 men, women, and children go to sleep in shelters every night, demands bold solutions. Permanent rent subsidies – along with a significant increase in capital spending on new housing units f ..Read More
Thank You to AIG For Continuing To Make A Difference in the Lives of Homeless New Yorkers Posted on October 24, 2017 by Nicole Edine “AIG is proud to partner with local organizations such as the Coalition for the Homeless to support our fellow New Yorkers and help them on the path to improved quality of life and independence. Whether it is serving meals, packing backpacks with school ..Read More
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Posted on October 17, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This issue affects countless New Yorkers and is now the leading cause of homelessness among families – surpassing eviction in Fiscal Year 2017. Domestic violence can take many forms, and it involves behavior that ..Read More
