State of the Homeless 2025

Nowhere to Go

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Coalition for the Homeless Releases 2025 State of the Homeless Report: ‘Nowhere to Go’

Number of New Yorkers in Shelters Quietly Grew by 11.5% in 2024, as Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul Continue Failing to Focus on Proven Solutions…

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s comments last week, saying that he would stop the NYPD from cracking down on homeless encampments, sparked controversy…

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Mamdani meets with business leaders, homeless advocates about NYC housing crisis

In a big shift from the previous administration, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that he will not focus on breaking up homeless encampments and will instead center his policy on providing housing…

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vows to end homeless 'sweeps'

The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani…

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NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to stop destruction of homeless encampments. Here's what he wants to do instead.

Taryn Delanie Smith joins Eyewitness News to discuss the toy drive for the Coalition for the Homeless.
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Taryn Delanie Smith on the toy drive for Coalition for the Homeless

PoliticsNY and amNY are proud to present the 2025 Nonprofit Power Players list. The leaders highlighted on this year’s list are the driving forces behind a variety of programs…

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2025 Nonprofit Power Players

Coalition for the Homeless organizes an annual holiday toy drive for children living in city shelters…

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Coalition for the Homeless hosts toy drive for kids in shelters

An annual toy drive for homeless children began collecting donations early this year due to economic uncertainty…

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Tariffs, prices force some holiday toy drives to start early

On Tuesday November 4th, while New York City was abuzz around election night, in the center of midtown Manhattan, hundreds gathered for the Coalition for the Homeless’ ARTWALK NY, the city’s premier art and fundraising gala, presented by corporate sponsor Max Mara….

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Art Meets Action: ARTWALK NY’s Triumphant Night

How many times today have you used the internet? Maybe you sent an email, found directions, paid for the subway, or talked to a doctor? In 2025, the internet isn’t a luxury—it’s how we access our everyday lives…

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Opinion: Wi-Fi Isn’t a Luxury