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GRAPHIC: Blue graphic featuring man with brown shirt, hat and glasses. White text reads: “#HouseOurFutureNY Voices: ‘In shelter, I feel patronized, dehumanized. Not having permanent housing has caused me to not realize my true potential. We are people, not just a number. I don’t want to be a statistic forever. I am homeless but not hopeless.’ - Felix, has been homeless 10.5 months. Mayor de Blasio must create 30,000 units of affordable, permanent housing for homeless New Yorkers by 2026, with 24,000 of these units to be created through new construction. Add your voice: coalitionforthehomeless.org/houseourfutureny"

“In shelter, I feel patronized, dehumanized. Not having permanent housing has caused me to not realize my true potential. We are people, not just a number. I don’t want to be a statistic forever. I am homeless but not hopeless.” – Felix

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