State of the Homeless 2024

Rights Under Attack, Leadership in Retreat

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Updates from the Coalition for the Homeless. To see our recent statements, visit our Press Room.

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The ARTWALK NY 2024 charity gala raises over $700,000 to support Coalition for the Homeless

On a lively evening in the heart of Chelsea, New York City’s art, philanthropy, and activist communities came together for an unforgettable night at ARTWALK NY 2024. This year’s event, hosted at Chelsea Factory, raised over $700,000…

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“The lack of public bathrooms is one of the daunting challenges and cruel indignities that unsheltered New Yorkers consistently face as they draw on meager resources to survive life on the streets.”

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Why Isn’t It ‘Free to Pee’ in New York City?

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New York City began two days of public hearings Monday on Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” housing proposal….

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New Yorkers debate the merits of Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing proposal

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Dave Giffen, Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless in New York City, said there are simply not enough mental health services and blamed New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the local police department for framing homeless people and those struggling…

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Deadly NYC subway chokehold case jury selection begins

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The Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting was a sleepy affair, almost entirely populated by members of the board, city officials and police officers who were all on hand to discuss the state of the city’s migrant influx, which has long been described as a “crisis.”

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As the migrant 'crisis' recedes in NYC, criticism of the city stands its ground

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Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director David Giffen issued the following statement on Mayor Adams’ recent announcement of new “co-response” operation focused on serving homeless New Yorkers on the subway.

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Coalition For The Homeless Responds to Mayor Adams’ Recent PATH Announcement

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As New Yorkers, we embrace the diversity and rich cultural contributions of our Hispanic and Latinx neighbors, whose presence and influence in our community have shaped the city we live in today…

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This Hispanic Heritage Month we reflect on our City’s responsibility to provide shelter and support to all Hispanic and Latinx individuals in need

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This week, the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society, in partnership with Trinity Church NYC and F.Y. Eye, unveiled the Housing is the Solution ad campaign, a series of advertisements across New York City that highlight the lack of affordable housing as the reason for mass homelessness…

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Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society Unveil Housing Is The Solution Citywide Ad Campaign

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Today, Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director David Giffen issued the following statement on Mayor Adams’ recent release that applauses the record-breaking data permanent housing placements for homeless New Yorkers…

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Coalition for the Homeless Responds to Recent Mayor Eric Adams Statement on Permanent Housing Placement