2024 Summer Soirée welcomes over 100 compassionate New Yorkers for an evening of connection and charity, raising over $40,000 Posted on May 20, 2024 by G. Worth On Thursday, May 16th, the Coalition for the Homeless Junior Board hosted the 2nd annual Summer Soirée which, thanks to the generosity and compassion of our guests, raised over $40,000. The event is fast becoming a can’t-miss occasion for professionals who ..Read More
City Starts Assessing ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ for Migrants Seeking More Shelter Time Posted on June 17, 2024 by Daniel Parra in City Limits ..Read More
The Potential Voters Everyone Forgets Posted on May 11, 2024 by Rachel Dobkin in Newsweek ..Read More
Fewest shelter residents moving into NYCHA buildings in 10 years while vacancies soar Posted on May 3, 2024 by Karen Yi and David Brand in Gothamist ..Read More
The 28th annual Women Mean Business Luncheon raised $500,000 for the First Step Job Training Program. Posted on April 24, 2024 by G. Worth Each Spring, the Coalition for the Homeless welcomes leading professionals from across New York City to the Women Mean Business Luncheon to be inspired and learn about our First Step Job Training Program and its amazing graduates. On Thursday, April 18, more t ..Read More
Homeless Advocates Lend Support in Suit Over City’s Refusal to Expand Housing Vouchers Posted on April 24, 2024 by Jeanmarie Evelly in City Limits News Seven local organizations sought permission to file an amicus brief in support of the City Council and Legal Aid Society’s lawsuit, which is looking to compel the Adams administration to implement a package of laws to expand eligibility for CityFHEPS, a rent ..Read More
Supreme Court to hear high-stakes case on homeless encampments Posted on April 22, 2024 by Terry Moran in Good Morning America Supreme Court justices will confront the issue over homeless encampments and the punitive steps cities like Grants Pass, Oregon, are increasingly taking to address them. ..Read More
I spent 24 hours on the New York subway. How scary is it really? Posted on April 20, 2024 by Louise Callahan in The Sunday Times ..Read More
Dorian’s Story | First Step Graduate 2024 Posted on April 18, 2024 Meet Dorian. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Dorian moved to New York when she was 11 and that’s when life really began. After facing many tragic adversities including a violent ex-partner, homelessness and unemployment, Dorian found the Coalition for ..Read More
