Posted on April 3, 2014 by McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research in Social Justice Solutions Social Justice Solutions, By McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research According to a recent report released by the Coalition of the Homeless, homelessness in New York City has reached a historic high. As of January 2014, more than 53,000 New Yorkers, including 22,000 children, stayed in a shelter. This number represents a 7% increase from the same time the previous year. In addition, homeless families now spend longer times in shelters than any previous year – 14.5 months on average.
