September 23rd COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Friday, September 25, 2020 On September 23rd, several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the third virtual memorial service to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as ... Watch video
Harmonia Residents Thursday, September 24, 2020 Meanwhile, a vocal group of neighbors on the Upper West Side objected to the use of nearby hotels to shelter people experiencing homelessness, even in the midst of a pandemic. They commiserated about ... Watch video
June 24th COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Thursday, June 25, 2020 On June 24th, several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the second virtual memorial service to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as well ... Watch video
May 20th COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Friday, May 22, 2020 On May 20th several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the first virtual memorial services to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as well ... Watch video
The Coalition for the Homeless Responds to the COVID-19 Crisis Tuesday, May 12, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis pushed countless more New Yorkers into homelessness at the same time that many frontline services had to suspend operations. To meet the tremendous surge in need on the streets, the ... Watch video
Yadira Thursday, April 30, 2020 Watch the story of Yadira, whose journey out of depression and isolation into a happy and successful life with a new career in the technology field was made possible by the Coalition’s First Step Program. Please ... Watch video
M.A. Dennis Wednesday, June 26, 2019 My Success Story Success feels different after failure. And there is no greater fail than losing your dignity and having your humanity marginalized. Overcoming that level of defeat, which is the agony ... Watch video
Join us for the 25th annual ARTWALK NY! Sunday, May 5, 2019 ARTWALK NY brings together hundreds of artists, art-lovers and other compassionate New Yorkers at this landmark event to celebrate the role of “artist-as-activist” and raise awareness about the issues ... Watch video
Eve Ensler Delivers Keynote at the 2019 Women Mean Business Luncheon Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Writer, playwright and activist Eve Ensler delivers the Keynote address at the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon benefiting the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women ... Watch video
Marisol Friday, April 19, 2019 Marisol, Class 46, shares her First Step story at the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon on April 12, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel Watch video
A Message for the Mayor from NYC Kids Friday, June 15, 2018 On June 7, 2018, 100+ kids joined the Coalition for the Homeless for the NY Kids Need Housing March asking Mayor Bill de Blasio: "If we can build houses – why can't you?" Visit coalitionforthehomeless.org/houseourfutureny ... Watch video
NY Kids Need Housing Thursday, June 7, 2018 On June 7, 2018, 100+ kids joined the Coalition for the Homeless for the NY Kids Need Housing March asking Mayor Bill de Blasio: "If we can build houses – why can't you?" Visit coalitionforthehomeless.org/houseourfutureny ... Watch video
