Descendants of the New Deal Architects Advocate for the Protection of the Right to Shelter in Powerful Letter to Governor Hochul Posted on November 8, 2023 by Casey O'Hara The grandchildren of the original architects of the New Deal wrote an impassioned letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling on her to honor the legacy and values championed by their grandparents by refraining from eroding New York’s legal Right to Shelter. The ..Read More
Thank You for Making This Year’s Project: Back to School an Enormous Success! Posted on September 20, 2023 by Casey O'Hara We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Coalition’s 16th annual Project: Back to School such a resounding success! This year, our goal was to fill 4,000 backpacks with all the essentials students need to start the school ye ..Read More
Women Mean Business Luncheon Raises $600,000 for First Step Posted on May 23, 2023 On Friday, April 28th nearly 250 business and community leaders joined First Step graduates, Coalition for the Homeless staff, and program supporters at the Plaza Hotel for the 2023 Women Mean Business Luncheon. This year’s celebration was a tremendous succe ..Read More
Another Successful Holiday Toy Drive! Posted on January 19, 2023 by Yerelyn Nuñez We are thrilled to announce that the Coalition’s 2022 Holiday Toy Drive was a great success. Thanks to you and your support we collected and distributed nearly 10,000 toys to children in New York City shelters! We were delighted to kick off the season ..Read More
Out of Reach Report Makes a Case for Investing in Housing Posted on November 1, 2022 by Taysha Milagros Clark Affordable housing remains out of reach for countless people in New York and across the United States. The National Low Income Housing Coalition’s latest annual Out of Reach report underscores the ever-growing divide between stagnant incomes and rising rents ..Read More
Thank You for Making the 15th Annual Project: Back to School a Tremendous Success! Posted on October 7, 2022 by Casey O'Hara We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Coalition’s 15th annual Project: Back to School! Thanks to you all we were able to distribute more than 4,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies including notebooks, bi ..Read More
Your Rights as a Voter Posted on October 5, 2022 by JACQUELYN SIMONE Can I vote without a permanent address? YES! In 1984, Coalition for the Homeless filed the lawsuit Pitts v. Black, which guaranteed the right to vote for homeless New Yorkers living in shelters, on the streets, or in welfare hotels. What do I need when I go to ..Read More
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Posted on September 29, 2022 by Yerelyn Nuñez Each year, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th. It is a time of celebration, recognition, and appreciation for the contributions and influence of prominent figures in the Hispanic community, from the courageous ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on Mayor Adams’ Housing Plan Posted on July 12, 2022 by Taysha Milagros Clark On July 1, 2022, the Coalition for the Homeless testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings regarding Mayor Adams’ housing plan. Last month, Mayor Adams released his housing and homelessness blueprint, Housing Our ..Read More
