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State of the Homeless 2025 is out. The NYC shelter census surged by ~12% in 2024, with affordable housing vacancy rates at a record low. Read how political theater has replaced real solutions, leaving tens of thousands with nowhere to go. Read More: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the...
State of the Homeless 2025 - Coalition For The Homeless
State of the Homeless 2025 Nowhere to Go Download report Table of Contents Executive Summary I. Introduction II. Trajectory of Mass Homelessness in New York Drivers of Homelessness Shelter Exits III. ...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
Our new report, State of the Homeless: Nowhere to Go is out now. Check it out.
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We are proud to see our Executive Director, @giffendave.bsky.social, recognized by Politics NY and amNY for his outstanding work in the New York's nonprofit sector. politicsny.com/power-lists/...
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
We are proud to see our Executive Director, @giffendave.bsky.social, recognized by Politics NY and amNY for his outstanding work in the New York's nonprofit sector. politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Our new report, State of the Homeless: Nowhere to Go is out now. Check it out.
State of the Homeless 2025 is out. The NYC shelter census surged by ~12% in 2024, with affordable housing vacancy rates at a record low. Read how political theater has replaced real solutions, leaving tens of thousands with nowhere to go. Read More: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the...
State of the Homeless 2025 - Coalition For The Homeless
State of the Homeless 2025 Nowhere to Go Download report Table of Contents Executive Summary I. Introduction II. Trajectory of Mass Homelessness in New York Drivers of Homelessness Shelter Exits III. ...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
June 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our new report, State of the Homeless: Nowhere to Go is out now. Check it out.
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State of the Homeless 2025 is out. The NYC shelter census surged by ~12% in 2024, with affordable housing vacancy rates at a record low. Read how political theater has replaced real solutions, leaving tens of thousands with nowhere to go. Read More: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the...
State of the Homeless 2025 - Coalition For The Homeless
State of the Homeless 2025 Nowhere to Go Download report Table of Contents Executive Summary I. Introduction II. Trajectory of Mass Homelessness in New York Drivers of Homelessness Shelter Exits III. ...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
June 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
State of the Homeless 2025 is out. The NYC shelter census surged by ~12% in 2024, with affordable housing vacancy rates at a record low. Read how political theater has replaced real solutions, leaving tens of thousands with nowhere to go. Read More: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/state-of-the...
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We dive a little deeper into @giffendave.bsky.social's op-ed "Really aiding those with mental illness" published in @nydailynews.com this week. www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/r...
April 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We dive a little deeper into @giffendave.bsky.social's op-ed "Really aiding those with mental illness" published in @nydailynews.com this week. www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/r...
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Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director @giffendave.bsky.social pens an op-ed in @nydailynews.com, addressing what really WILL help those experiencing mental illness. www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/r...
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director @giffendave.bsky.social pens an op-ed in @nydailynews.com, addressing what really WILL help those experiencing mental illness. www.nydailynews.com/2025/04/01/r...
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Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director, @giffendave.bsky.social joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social anchor Rocco Vertuccio on “Weekends on 1” Saturday to discuss what the next mayor of NYC must do to end mass homelessness. Watch now: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Homeless advocate on how next mayor should handle issue
David Giffen with Coalition for the Homeless joined NY1.
ny1.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director, @giffendave.bsky.social joined @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social anchor Rocco Vertuccio on “Weekends on 1” Saturday to discuss what the next mayor of NYC must do to end mass homelessness. Watch now: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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“Why in God’s name would you put a policy in place that is going to result in the highest needs individuals, those that are having difficulties in adhering to these new policies, being sanctioned out of shelters," asked @giffendave.bsky.social, CFTH Dep. Exec. Dir. www.thecity.nyc/2025/03/18/s...
City Tests New Shelter Rules Advocates Warn Will Lead To More Street Homelessness
The plan would allow the removal of people who don’t have an active public assistance case, reject a housing offer or break shelter rules.
www.thecity.nyc
March 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“Why in God’s name would you put a policy in place that is going to result in the highest needs individuals, those that are having difficulties in adhering to these new policies, being sanctioned out of shelters," asked @giffendave.bsky.social, CFTH Dep. Exec. Dir. www.thecity.nyc/2025/03/18/s...
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If the mayor doesn’t want people sleeping on our streets, then he should invest in the actual housing they need. This policy is indefensible.
March 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If the mayor doesn’t want people sleeping on our streets, then he should invest in the actual housing they need. This policy is indefensible.
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Sweeps do nothing more than punish people for being homeless. $3.5 million wasted on this idiotic, counterproductive, and inhumane policy that only makes life harder for people struggling to survive and get back on their feet.
March 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Sweeps do nothing more than punish people for being homeless. $3.5 million wasted on this idiotic, counterproductive, and inhumane policy that only makes life harder for people struggling to survive and get back on their feet.
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"But only 114 of the 3,500 homeless people displaced by the clearances were moved into temporary shelter, according to the data. No one was placed in permanent housing, according to the report." Karen Yi reporting for @gothamist.com. gothamist.com/news/nyc-say...
NYC says it moved 3,500 people out of homeless encampments, but just 114 into shelter
The city released overdue data on the thousands of encampment sweeps.
gothamist.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"But only 114 of the 3,500 homeless people displaced by the clearances were moved into temporary shelter, according to the data. No one was placed in permanent housing, according to the report." Karen Yi reporting for @gothamist.com. gothamist.com/news/nyc-say...
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*** @legalaidnyc.bsky.social, Coalition for the Homeless release statement regarding criminal subpoenas. Read the full statement here: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/statem...
Statement from the Coalition For The Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Regarding Criminal Subpoenas - Coalition For The Homeless
Today, Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society issued the following joint statement in response to subpoenas issued to three New York City hotels housing immigrants and homeless New Yorke...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
March 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
*** @legalaidnyc.bsky.social, Coalition for the Homeless release statement regarding criminal subpoenas. Read the full statement here: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/statem...
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🚨 March to #StopTheCuts!
Fight back against $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital programs proposed by cruel politicians to fund tax cuts for billionaires!
🗓️ Saturday, March 15
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Foley Square
Join us!
Fight back against $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital programs proposed by cruel politicians to fund tax cuts for billionaires!
🗓️ Saturday, March 15
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Foley Square
Join us!
March 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚨 March to #StopTheCuts!
Fight back against $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital programs proposed by cruel politicians to fund tax cuts for billionaires!
🗓️ Saturday, March 15
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Foley Square
Join us!
Fight back against $2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and other vital programs proposed by cruel politicians to fund tax cuts for billionaires!
🗓️ Saturday, March 15
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Foley Square
Join us!
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Heshen, a councilor said to be the power behind the throne of China's Qianlong Emperor, was executed on this date in 1799, just after the ruler's death. By then Heshen had grifted the equivalent of $270 billion and was the richest man alive.
"Fork in the road, asshole," explained the new emperor.
"Fork in the road, asshole," explained the new emperor.
February 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Heshen, a councilor said to be the power behind the throne of China's Qianlong Emperor, was executed on this date in 1799, just after the ruler's death. By then Heshen had grifted the equivalent of $270 billion and was the richest man alive.
"Fork in the road, asshole," explained the new emperor.
"Fork in the road, asshole," explained the new emperor.
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Coalition for the Homeless (@nyhomeless.bsky.social) Executive Director @giffendave.bsky.social responds to Mayor Eric Adam's plan to add 900 Safe Haven beds for unsheltered individuals, saying “it would address only a fraction of the need.” 1/
January 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Coalition for the Homeless (@nyhomeless.bsky.social) Executive Director @giffendave.bsky.social responds to Mayor Eric Adam's plan to add 900 Safe Haven beds for unsheltered individuals, saying “it would address only a fraction of the need.” 1/
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[email protected] continued, saying the Mayor is focused on "alarming incidents that make headlines," rather than "meaningfully reducing homelessness in New York City." apnews.com/article/nyc-... 2/2
NYC to spend $650M on combating homelessness and mental illness
New York City will spend $650 million over the next five years to combat homelessness and mental illness, while increasing the number of police officers in the subway system.
apnews.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
[email protected] continued, saying the Mayor is focused on "alarming incidents that make headlines," rather than "meaningfully reducing homelessness in New York City." apnews.com/article/nyc-... 2/2
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“It’s OK to ask somebody their name,” said @giffendave.bsky.social of CFTH, adding that “we can’t forget our humanity as a city.”
“The fact that nobody knows who this woman is,” he said, “is the saddest story I can imagine during the holidays.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/n...
“The fact that nobody knows who this woman is,” he said, “is the saddest story I can imagine during the holidays.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/n...
New York Subway Burning Highlights Difficulty of Identifying Homeless Victims
It can be challenging to identify the bodies of people who were homeless when they died. For a woman killed Sunday on an F train, the circumstances of her death could make it even harder.
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2024 at 5:50 PM
“It’s OK to ask somebody their name,” said @giffendave.bsky.social of CFTH, adding that “we can’t forget our humanity as a city.”
“The fact that nobody knows who this woman is,” he said, “is the saddest story I can imagine during the holidays.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/n...
“The fact that nobody knows who this woman is,” he said, “is the saddest story I can imagine during the holidays.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/n...
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Introducing our 2024 Compassionate Communities Award winner: Floyd Bennett Field Neighbors. Learn more: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/compassionat...
Compassionate Communities 2024 - Coalition For The Homeless
In an effort to change the regrettably common discourse that has vilified people experiencing homelessness as a problem for their housed neighbors, the Coalition for the Homeless is proud to honor tho...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
December 23, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Introducing our 2024 Compassionate Communities Award winner: Floyd Bennett Field Neighbors. Learn more: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/compassionat...
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In its nearly 40 years of operation, the Grand Central Food Program has never missed a night. We’ve provided meals and other essentials during holidays, blizzards, hurricanes, and more. That’s in large thanks to the program director, Juan De La Cruz. www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
These workers don't take the holidays off
Many folks enjoy a few days off for the end-of-the-year holidays, but there are some workers who don't take the time off or can't. We hear from a few of them.
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December 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM
In its nearly 40 years of operation, the Grand Central Food Program has never missed a night. We’ve provided meals and other essentials during holidays, blizzards, hurricanes, and more. That’s in large thanks to the program director, Juan De La Cruz. www.npr.org/2024/12/22/n...
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***Coalition for the Homeless responds to the murder of a homeless woman set on fire on the subway*** www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/statem...
Statement from the Coalition for the Homeless on the murder of the homeless woman set on fire on the subway - Coalition For The Homeless
Statement from the Coalition for the Homeless on the murder of the homeless woman set on fire on the subway: This horrible and senseless murder of a homeless woman yet again underscores how badly our ...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
December 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM
***Coalition for the Homeless responds to the murder of a homeless woman set on fire on the subway*** www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/statem...
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Earlier this week, we launched the Children’s Tree in Union Square with the help of Arnold NY advertising. Join us in watching this new interactive experience and help build the largest holiday tree in the world. Try it now on your phone: childrenstreenyc.com
December 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Earlier this week, we launched the Children’s Tree in Union Square with the help of Arnold NY advertising. Join us in watching this new interactive experience and help build the largest holiday tree in the world. Try it now on your phone: childrenstreenyc.com
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*** Coalition for the Homeless Launches Augmented Reality ‘Children’s Tree’ Initiative in Support of its Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Homeless Children*** www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/coalit...
Coalition for the Homeless Launches Augmented Reality ‘Children’s Tree’ Initiative in Support of its Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Homeless Children - Coalition For The Homeless
Today, the Coalition for the Homeless unveiled a new augmented reality experience, the Children’s Tree, to support the organization’s annual Holiday Toy Drive for homeless children. The website uses a...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
December 19, 2024 at 12:26 AM
*** Coalition for the Homeless Launches Augmented Reality ‘Children’s Tree’ Initiative in Support of its Annual Holiday Toy Drive for Homeless Children*** www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/coalit...
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Our Executive Director @GiffenDave in @Gothamist talking about ways to help homeless New Yorkers this winter. gothamist.com/news/how-to-...
How to help homeless people in NYC as winter months bring dangerous conditions
David Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, joined WNYC’s Morning Edition.
gothamist.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Our Executive Director @GiffenDave in @Gothamist talking about ways to help homeless New Yorkers this winter. gothamist.com/news/how-to-...
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Hey, if Natalie Wood can have a three-bedroom rancher with a swing in the backyard in Westchester then kids living life in New York shelters can have an official football or Burning Malibu Barbi or Daisy air rifle or whatever the hell they put under trees nowadays. Get on this, folks:
We still need thousands more toys. This is your chance to spread kindness this giving season and make sure as many homeless children as possible receive a toy! www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/event/holida...
December 11, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Hey, if Natalie Wood can have a three-bedroom rancher with a swing in the backyard in Westchester then kids living life in New York shelters can have an official football or Burning Malibu Barbi or Daisy air rifle or whatever the hell they put under trees nowadays. Get on this, folks:
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***Coalition for the Homeless, @legalaidnyc.bsky.social, and other advocates, providers, and faith leaders send joint letter to Mayor Adams calling for the protection of immigrants and new arrivals*** Full press release here: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/coalit...
Coalition For The Homeless, Legal Aid Society, and other Advocacy Groups Send Joint Letter to Mayor Eric Adams Calling for the Protection of Immigrants and New Arrivals - Coalition For The Homeless
Today, Coalition for the Homeless, together with Legal Aid Society, Win, and 20 other groups, sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams calling on his administration to immediately take steps to protect both ...
www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
December 11, 2024 at 4:27 PM
***Coalition for the Homeless, @legalaidnyc.bsky.social, and other advocates, providers, and faith leaders send joint letter to Mayor Adams calling for the protection of immigrants and new arrivals*** Full press release here: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/press/coalit...
"There are people in the city who need care, who need housing, who are not getting care, who are not getting housing, and if the answer to this is that it's open season on anybody who is in crisis, then our city has sunk to a level of inhumanity that I find appalling.” gothamist.com/news/in-nyc-...
In NYC, cheers and jeers greet the verdict of the Daniel Penny subway chokehold case
While many applauded the jury's acquittal, some advocates worry about the repercussions on homeless people and those with mental illness.
gothamist.com
December 10, 2024 at 6:26 PM
"There are people in the city who need care, who need housing, who are not getting care, who are not getting housing, and if the answer to this is that it's open season on anybody who is in crisis, then our city has sunk to a level of inhumanity that I find appalling.” gothamist.com/news/in-nyc-...