Coalition Testifies on Shelter for Runaway and Homeless Youth Posted on February 14, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone On Tuesday, Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society presented testimony before the New York City Council’s Committee on Youth Services on three bills related to shelters for runaway and homeless youth. The Coalition and Legal Aid testified in su ..Read More
More Affordable Housing For Homeless New Yorkers Posted on January 31, 2018 New York City is in the midst of the worst homelessness crisis since the Great Depression, with more than 63,000 people – including nearly 22,000 children – sleeping in shelters each night. In order to match the unprecedented need, the City must employ eve ..Read More
Thank You For Our Most Successful Holiday Toy Drive Ever! Posted on January 25, 2018 Every year, the Coalition for the Homeless hosts a Holiday Toy Drive to collect dolls, action figures, games, books and more for homeless girls and boys in New York City. Thanks to our generous supporters, this year we collected a record 14,000 toys! We kicked ..Read More
Today’s Read: How Legal Odds Are Stacked Against the Evicted Posted on January 24, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone The housing affordability crisis has pushed countless people to the brink of homelessness. Many tenants are left to navigate the daunting eviction process and housing court system on their own, facing off against landlords who are almost always represented by ..Read More
Helping Homeless New Yorkers During Cold Weather Posted on December 27, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone Each winter, thousands of homeless New Yorkers struggle to survive on the streets, while high winds, frigid temperatures, snow, and freezing rain can put them at risk of life-threatening illnesses like hypothermia and frostbite. The City declares a Code Blue w ..Read More
ARTWALK NY Honors Louise Fishman and Vincent and Shelly Fremont and Raises $850,000 for Coalition Programs and Services Posted on December 12, 2017 On November 29th, the Coalition held its 23rd annual ARTWALK NY gala at the beautiful Spring Studios in TriBeCa. The event was attended by 750 supporters, artists, activists and friends who came to help raise funds for the Coalition programs that help thousand ..Read More
Angela Posted on December 6, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is so important to them. Angela is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG) living in a single adult shelter for women in NYC. ..Read More
Madge Posted on December 5, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is important to them. Madge is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG) and is living in a single adult shelter for women in NYC. ..Read More
Rhonda Posted on December 5, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is so important to them. Rhonda is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG). ..Read More
