Code Red is in effect today, August 5, from 12 PM until 8 PM. Learn more about Excessive Heat Events here: coalitionforthehomeless.org/get-help/know-…

"The fact that they didn't find anything shows that the scope of the operation may have been an overreaction to a problem that doesn't exist,"  Josh Goldfein, from The Legal Aid Society, said. gothamist.com/news/no-arrest… Gothamist

Our State of the Homeless report examines the performance of Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul in the areas of shelter capacity, access, conditions, and exits. Let’s start with the more than 350,000 NYers currently without homes. Read the full 2024 report: coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the-h…

Nobody who needs shelter should be denied shelter.

“Man is called to live the difficult in order to know an easy tomorrow...You have to understand that it’s the cost of living because, at the moment, if you’ve chosen to come to the United States, it’s to get back on your feet.” nytimes.com/2024/08/09/nyr… via The New York Times

The number of asylum-seekers who are being forced to sleep on the streets of New York City is sharply rising. NY SANE Co-Conveners issued the following statement: ny-sane.org/august8-press-…

📢The City's plan to raid Randall's Island again is cruel and will impede our newest neighbors from accessing life-sustaining services. 🛑City Hall should call off this planned sweep and prioritize the safety and well-being of our clients. Joint statement with Coalition for the Homeless:

. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams should be creating pathways from shelter to permanent housing that are as short as possible. Because housing is the only real solution to ending homelessness. Read our latest State of the Homeless report here: coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the-h…

"Clients have been forced to live outside because the...system has not offered them the help they need. While they could reenter shelter after completing an asylum application, the City has not offered them a means to access appointments…” Full statement: coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/sweep-of…

These cruel sweeps displace thousands and “disrupt any progress [new arrivals] are making towards securing and maintaining employment, completing ESL courses, and taking other steps to secure more stable housing and economic security.” nytimes.com/2024/08/19/nyr… via The New York Times

This morning, we joined Natalie Duddridge on @CBS2News to chat Project: Back to School. Every year, we provide 1000s of backpacks filled with school supplies to children living in NYC shelters so they can succeed in school. Learn more about the initiative: cbsnews.com/newyork/video/…

Our Project: Back to School is gearing up to equip homeless students with backpacks full of essential school supplies for a successful academic year ahead. With your support, we can ensure these great children start the school year prepared and confident. coalitionforthehomeless.org/event/project-…

We are thrilled to have Aileen Agopian as our Philanthropic Honoree at ARTWALK NY 2024. Join us on October 21st as we honor Aileen and thank her for her compassion and many years of support. artwalkny.org

Over the past year, NY’s legal Right to Shelter has been tested as never before. Shelter need surged due to eviction protections ending & the asylum seeker influx. Efforts to move people into housing fell short. Read our 2024 State of the Homeless report: coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the-h…

Code Red is in effect today, August 28, from 11 AM until 8 PM. Learn more about Excessive Heat Events here: coalitionforthehomeless.org/get-help/know-…

In May, we estimated that the negative consequences of the Administrations exit policies could cost up to $2 billion, with missed work authorizations through missed mail accounting for $1B. The New York Times Luis Ferré-Sadurní Read our report: bit.ly/4anGlRZ nytimes.com/2024/09/03/nyr…

“...For folks who have escaped their own country because of trauma that they’ve endured there to be subjected to this particular type of treatment is even more disturbing,” Will Watts, Dep. Exec. Director for Advocacy at the Coalition told NewsNation. newsnationnow.com/us-news/immigr…

“Anything that increases the city’s flexibility to provide people with what they’re saying they need will be a benefit to everyone,” said Josh Goldfein, a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society.

"We are standing here concerned about the disruption to the education of children caused by the city’s decision to expand shelter limits to an even greater number of newcomer families,” said Advocates for Children of New York policy director Randi Levine. cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/09…

It's time for New York City to address the woeful lack of public bathrooms by passing the #FreeToPee bills. These laws would require the city to create a comprehensive plan to open & maintain more public bathrooms. New York City Council NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse Rita C. Joseph Gale Brewer Council Member Shekar Krishnan