Katrice

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

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

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

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