Today’s Read: Jailed for Being Broke Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone Poverty and homelessness can often seem inescapable – and unfortunately, certain policies make it even harder for people to find a path to stability. As Matt Taibbi pointed out in an article for Rolling Stone, the bail system can be exceptionally harsh for p ..Read More
Read the Report Posted on June 15, 2015 Failure of Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to complete a robust “New York/New York IV Agreement” to create more permanent supportive housing will lead to more NYC homelessness and higher costs for taxpayers. ..Read More
Today’s Read: Paying to Keep People in Their Homes Can Save Cities Money Posted on June 9, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone The best way to combat homelessness is to prevent it in the first place. That’s why the Coalition’s Eviction Prevention Program, which rescues individuals and families from the brink of homelessness by offering one-time grants, is such a successful model â ..Read More
Speak Up Posted on June 8, 2015 Join the Coalition at the Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing rally on Friday, June 12th, to encourage Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio to create 30,000 units of supportive housing in NYC over the next ten years. ..Read More
Special Performance of ‘Fairytale Facts’ to Benefit the Coalition Posted on June 8, 2015 On Monday, June 29th, Lisa Dontzin will hold a special benefit performance of her one woman show, ‘Fairytale Facts’ at 7 pm at The Duplex on Christopher Street. Enjoy Dontzin’s unique perspective on aging and beauty, while supporting the Coalition. Get y ..Read More
