Today’s Read: Advocates Urge NYC to Ban Criminal Background Checks for Apartment Applicants Posted on June 9, 2021 by Jacquelyn Simone Stable housing is an essential foundation to help people reentering the community after incarceration get back on their feet, but too many people with records are denied this opportunity because they encounter discrimination as they seek housing. This discrimi ..Read More
Your Rights as a Voter Posted on May 25, 2021 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
Coalition Testifies on Homeless Students Posted on April 20, 2021 by Jacquelyn Simone On Friday, April 16th, the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committees on Education and General Welfare regarding youth sleeping in shelters and their access to education and related serv ..Read More
What Black History Said To Me Posted on February 18, 2021 by Constance D. Woodson Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black Americans, and to also reflect on the systemic racism that continues to pervade society. One manifestation of this inequity is that Black people are dis ..Read More
A Poem Reflecting on Black History Month Posted on February 2, 2021 by M.A. Dennis Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions, achievements, and resilience of Black Americans, and to also reflect on the systemic racism that continues to pervade society. One manifestation of this inequity is that Black people are dis ..Read More
Today’s Read: Housing Vouchers for Homeless People Routinely Denied by Landlords Posted on February 1, 2021 by Jacquelyn Simone Housing subsidies are a proven tool critical in addressing homelessness. Helping people bridge the difference between their incomes and rents is more compassionate and cost-effective than leaving them to languish in shelters for years. Recognizing this, Mayor ..Read More
Today’s Read: COVID-19 Causes a Sharp Rise in Deaths of NYC Homeless Posted on January 20, 2021 by Jacquelyn Simone The annual report compiled by City agencies detailing the number of New Yorkers who died while homeless is a tragic reminder of how far we have to go in ensuring that no person lives or dies without the basic stability of permanent housing. This year’s repor ..Read More
Kids Bring Hope in the New Year Posted on January 14, 2021 Through all the chaos of the last year, we’ve noticed some unlikely heroes stepping up to support their neighbors in need: New York City’s kids. Here are just a few of the ways children from across the city have helped in the last year. There’s Scott Hec ..Read More
Most Successful Toy Drive Ever! Posted on January 14, 2021 With your help, we collected more than 17,000 toys for children in shelters through this year’s Holiday Toy Drive! This has been an unforgettable holiday for thousands of homeless children. Thanks to you, we were able to deliver basketballs, dolls, Hot Wheel ..Read More
