The Wait: Comparing iPhone 6 Lines to Homeless People on the Streets Posted on September 19, 2014 by Noemi Twigg in Social News Daily The Wait is a short social documentary set on the steps of the 5th Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan about a group of people waiting for the new Apple iPhone 6. ..Read More
De Blasio officials update Council on homelessness efforts Posted on September 19, 2014 by Gloria Pazmino in Capital Two top members of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration briefed Democratic City Council members on Thursday on the city’s efforts to combat a rise in homelessness. ..Read More
Jennifer Connelly shed 25 pounds for husband’s Shelter Posted on September 22, 2014 by Entertainment in The Hindu Actress Jennifer Connelly lost 25 pounds to play a homeless woman in her husband Paul Bettany’s directorial debut “Shelter”. The “Noah” star not only researched to look convincing as Hannah in the film, she also learned how to use needles and ..Read More
Mentally ill tenants served notices of eviction after nonprofit stops paying bills Posted on September 14, 2014 by Greg B. Smith in Daily News Since 2010, more than 1,300 eviction notices have gone out because Pathways to Housing — which serves 700 mentally ill clients — stopped paying rent for months at a time. ..Read More
For Homeless Kids, ‘Back to School’ Brings More Than Butterflies Posted on September 11, 2014 by Bonnie Stone in Huffington Post The words “back to school” carry with them all the energy, excitement and nervousness associated with a new class, new teachers, new subjects and even new friends. But for the children of homeless families going back to school it’s about a lo ..Read More
Stephen Levin statement on NY Post article re: Project Reconnect Posted on September 8, 2014 by Councilmember Stephen Levin in Stephen Levin “Contrary to what the New York Post would have you believe, Project Reconnect is a common-sense program that helps homeless New Yorkers reconnect with loved ones. Under Project Reconnect, not only do homeless individuals get to make the voluntary choice to m ..Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Mentally disabled New Yorkers face eviction as Pathways to Housing program fails to pay landlords Posted on September 7, 2014 by Greg B. Smith in Daily News Landlords have given 1,300 eviction notices in the last four years to mentally disabled clients of Pathways to Housing, records show. The nonprofit program is mired in debt and as of February, owed landlords $1.6 million in back rent, with the average payment ..Read More
Spread the Word Posted on September 8, 2014 Tonight more than 56,000 New Yorkers will sleep in homeless shelters – that includes nearly 24,000 children. Get the facts about homelessness in New York City with our new interactive charts, and please share with your friends. ..Read More
Oren Moverman hopes ‘Time Out of Mind’ spotlights homelessness Posted on September 5, 2014 by Steven Zeitchik in Los Angeles Times On the first day of shooting his new movie, director Oren Moverman had an unusual task for his star, Richard Gere: He wanted the famous actor to stand in New York City’s bustling Astor Place with an empty coffee cup begging for change. ..Read More