Katrice Posted on April 26, 2012 Katrice was cut off from Advantage in February 2012. With a low paying job and an apartment she can’t afford, she is now fearful of once again entering the shelter system. ..Read More
Diana Mejia Posted on April 28, 2011 Diana suffered through years of emotional and physical abuse. When she finally gathered the courage to leave, she found herself with few skills to enter the workforce. With First Step, she was able to become proficient in Microsoft Office and eventually landed ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless – the 16,000 Posted on February 1, 2010 In 2010 there were 16,000 children residing in New York City emergency shelters – enough to form a line from one end of Manhattan to the other. (Note: as of 2014, the number reached a record 23,000 kids) ..Read More
When All Else Fails Posted on June 1, 2008 June 2008 PSA by the Coalition for the Homeless based on the New York Magazine article, “A Night on the Streets.” A special thanks to EURO RSCG and Alec Baldwin who helped create and narrate this piece. ..Read More
Camp Homeward Bound on WNBC Posted on February 27, 2007 WNBC Live at Five profile of the Coalition for the Homeless’ Camp Homeward Bound. ..Read More