Coalition Testifies on Support for Homeless Students Posted on October 12, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone The citywide housing affordability crisis has pushed record numbers of New Yorkers into the shelter system. The experience of homelessness is especially traumatic for the 33,460 school-aged children who spent at least some time in a DHS shelter in fiscal year ..Read More
Today’s Read: A Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis Posted on October 5, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone The persistent citywide housing affordability crisis has led to near-record homelessness, with more than 61,000 New Yorkers – including nearly 23,000 kids – sleeping in shelters tonight. An estimated half of renters pay more than 30 percent of their income ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on Safe and Accessible Shelters for Homeless Youth Posted on September 29, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone In addition to the underlying trauma of homelessness, runaway and homeless youth face a range of daunting obstacles as they try to navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood without the stability of a home. In order for these young people to thrive, ..Read More
We Couldn’t Have Helped So Many Kids Without You! Posted on September 28, 2017 by Nicole Edine The Coalition for the Homeless recently completed its 10th annual Project: Back to School, our school supply drive for homeless girls and boys. Throughout the months of August and early September, hundreds of caring individuals, organizations and volunteers we ..Read More
Today’s Read: New Effort to Kill Obamacare Is Called ‘the Most Radical’ Posted on September 22, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone The latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act would tear a colossal hole in the safety net for the poorest Americans, preventing many people from accessing the comprehensive care they need to thrive – or sometimes simply survive. The repeal would be de ..Read More
Yes, Homeless New Yorkers Can Vote Posted on September 11, 2017 by Nicole Edine The primary elections for several City offices are this Tuesday, September 12th! Here is some helpful info about making your voice heard on election day. Can I vote without a permanent address? YES! In 1984, Coalition for the Homeless filed the lawsuit Pitts v ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on NYPD’s Responses to Persons in Mental Health Crisis Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone According to national estimates, nearly one-third of homeless single adults in shelters likely suffer from a severe mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder – and the rates are even higher for homeless adults sleeping on the streets. Unfortunatel ..Read More
Today’s Read: The City Council’s Fair Share Bill is Unfair to Homeless Families Posted on August 23, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone As rents in the city continue to soar while renter incomes remain stagnant, more and more New Yorkers are left with no option but to apply for shelter with the NYC Department of Homeless Services. Unfortunately, the City has often faced local opposition to ope ..Read More
Today’s Read: New York Becomes First City to Guarantee Lawyers to Tenants Facing Eviction Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone In a tremendous victory for tenants at risk of displacement and homelessness, a new law will correct a longstanding imbalance in housing court by guaranteeing access to legal counsel for low-income New Yorkers facing eviction. Thanks to years of steadfast advo ..Read More
