Out of Reach Report Makes a Case for Investing in Housing

Affordable housing remains out of reach for countless people in New York and across the United States. The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s latest annual Out of Reach report underscores the ever-growing divide between stagnant incomes and rising rents ..Read More

Your Rights as a Voter

Can I vote without a permanent address? YES! In 1984, Coalition for the Homeless filed the lawsuit Pitts v. Black, which guaranteed the right to vote for homeless New Yorkers living in shelters, on the streets, or in welfare hotels. What do I need when I go to ..Read More

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. It is a time of celebration, recognition, and appreciation for the contributions and influence of prominent figures in the Hispanic community, from the courageous ..Read More

Coalition Testifies on Mayor Adams’ Housing Plan

On July 1, 2022, the Coalition for the Homeless testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings regarding Mayor Adams’ housing plan.  Last month, Mayor Adams released his housing and homelessness blueprint, Housing Our ..Read More

Disability Pride Month: A Time to Celebrate and Advocate

Following the vibrancy of June’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month, it may be easy to overlook the annual celebration of resiliency and innovation for the disability community in July’s Disability Pride Month. Disability Pride began in Boston following the passage of the ..Read More

Coalition Testifies on Unsheltered Homelessness in NYC

On May 3, 2022, the Coalition for the Homeless submitted joint testimony with The Legal Aid Society to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding unsheltered homelessness in New York City. Over the past few months, Mayor Adams’ poli ..Read More