Coalition Testifies on Safe and Accessible Shelters for Homeless Youth Posted on September 29, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone In addition to the underlying trauma of homelessness, runaway and homeless youth face a range of daunting obstacles as they try to navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood without the stability of a home. In order for these young people to thrive, ..Read More
We Couldn’t Have Helped So Many Kids Without You! Posted on September 28, 2017 The Coalition for the Homeless recently completed its 10th annual Project: Back to School, our school supply drive for homeless girls and boys. Throughout the months of August and early September, hundreds of caring individuals, organizations and volunteers we ..Read More
Today’s Read: New Effort to Kill Obamacare Is Called ‘the Most Radical’ Posted on September 22, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone The latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act would tear a colossal hole in the safety net for the poorest Americans, preventing many people from accessing the comprehensive care they need to thrive – or sometimes simply survive. The repeal would be de ..Read More
Yes, Homeless New Yorkers Can Vote Posted on September 11, 2017 The primary elections for several City offices are this Tuesday, September 12th! Here is some helpful info about making your voice heard on election day. Can I vote without a permanent address? YES! In 1984, Coalition for the Homeless filed the lawsuit Pitts v ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on NYPD’s Responses to Persons in Mental Health Crisis Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone According to national estimates, nearly one-third of homeless single adults in shelters likely suffer from a severe mental illness and/or chronic substance use disorder – and the rates are even higher for homeless adults sleeping on the streets. Unfortunatel ..Read More
Today’s Read: The City Council’s Fair Share Bill is Unfair to Homeless Families Posted on August 23, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone As rents in the city continue to soar while renter incomes remain stagnant, more and more New Yorkers are left with no option but to apply for shelter with the NYC Department of Homeless Services. Unfortunately, the City has often faced local opposition to ope ..Read More
Today’s Read: New York Becomes First City to Guarantee Lawyers to Tenants Facing Eviction Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone In a tremendous victory for tenants at risk of displacement and homelessness, a new law will correct a longstanding imbalance in housing court by guaranteeing access to legal counsel for low-income New Yorkers facing eviction. Thanks to years of steadfast advo ..Read More
Disability Rights Alert: Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Concerning Access to Shelter for Individuals with Disabilities in the New York City Department of Homeless Services Shelter System Posted on August 9, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone UPDATE: At the September 7th fairness hearing, Judge Robert W. Sweet signed the settlement. This is a tremendous victory for New Yorkers with disabilities throughout the shelter system! Read the statement of Coalition for the Homeless in support of the Stipula ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless Calls for an End to Warrant Sweeps in Shelters Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone Today, Coalition for the Homeless joined The Legal Aid Society, other legal services providers and advocates, and homeless New Yorkers for a news conference at which we called on the City to immediately end the punitive and counter-productive practice of condu ..Read More
