TODAY’S READ: Why a $25 Million Plan to Relocate N.Y.C. Migrant Families is Struggling Posted on March 4, 2024 by G. Worth Last week, a damning piece in The New York Times exposed the inexplicably poor results of Governor Hochul’s Migrant Resettlement Assistance Program (MRAP) which, after eight months, has managed to resettle only a tiny fraction of the families it was supposed ..Read More
The Fair Chance for Housing Act: A Victory for Housing Equity in NYC Posted on February 23, 2024 by G. Worth In January 2024, the Coalition for the Homeless, together with a diverse coalition of organizations and individuals, celebrated the Fair Chance for Housing Act (Intro 632-A) being signed into law in New York City, marking a significant step towards equity in h ..Read More
Remembering Philip A. Payton Jr. – the “Father of Harlem” and his lasting legacy in New York City Posted on February 2, 2024 by G. Worth Black History Month is an annual celebration of Black Americans’ achievements and a welcome time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.[1] This year, the Coalition for the Homeless remembers Philip A. Payton Jr., a real estate entrepreneur, who ..Read More
“A muddle that works…” Remarks About the Legacy of Callahan Posted on February 1, 2024 On January 31, 2024, Columbia University Professor and Coalition co-founder Kim Hopper PhD delivered a keynote speech at the January 31, 2024 UPSTREAM: Frontline Solutions to Homelessness symposium. These are his remarks. I’ve been asked to say a few words a ..Read More
TODAY’S READ: With beds scarce and winter bearing down, a tent camp grows outside NYC’s largest migrant shelter Posted on January 26, 2024 by G Worth It’s the dead of winter in New York City and shelter evictions for asylum seekers and other new arrivals are well and truly underway. After 30 days, single adults are expected to pack up their few precious things and get going—out on the frigid NYC str ..Read More
Biting winter temperatures will not stop the Grand Central Food Program from serving our hungry neighbors in New York City Posted on January 19, 2024 by G. Worth Since 1985, the Grand Central Food Program (GCFP) has been serving the hungry and homeless communities of New York City. And nothing stops our dedicated volunteers even in the winter months. Through snowfall, chilly nights, icy winds or freezing temperatures, ..Read More
Nearly 10,000 Toys Delivered this Holiday Season! Posted on December 20, 2023 by G. Worth As we come to the end of our 2023 Holiday Toy Drive, we want to offer our supporters our deepest gratitude. Thanks to their generosity, this year we are now distributing nearly 10,000 toys to children in New York City shelters! With more than 32,000 kids in De ..Read More
Rally for the Right to Shelter: Listen to the people’s will! We don’t want no Hochulvilles! Posted on December 7, 2023 by G. Worth On Tuesday, December 5, 2023 the Coalition for the Homeless, Legal Aid Society, Win, Episcopal Diocese of New York, Housing Justice For All and other partner organizations and members of the NY SANE coalition, rallied and marched to demand that Mayor Adams and ..Read More
ARTWALK NY Returns after Four Years – Over $500,000 Raised for the Coalition for the Homeless Posted on November 27, 2023 by G. Worth On Thursday, November 16, 2023, ARTWALK NY returned for the first time in four years. It was a stunning night packed to the rafters with friends and supporters of the Coalition for the Homeless. ..Read More