Coalition for the Homeless
nyhomeless.bsky.social
The nation's oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless individuals and families coalitionforthehomeless.org
👤 Joined on 15 November 2024
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Some lawmakers are considering a “no” vote on any budget deal that doesn’t include a significant expansion of the city’s housing voucher program, CityFHEPS, @patrickspauster.com reports. citylimits.org/in-budget-ta...
Show Post“In nobody’s mind are hotels the best solution to this, but if the city does not have enough appropriate shelter capacity, it has a legal and moral obligation to make sure that people have a place to stay,” said David Giffen, director of @nyhomeless.bsky.social. citylimits.org/city-to-open...
Show PostWhile NYC has largely shuttered its emergency migrant shelter network, homeless families are still housed in 110 hotels—many of which lack kitchens. Shelter food is often subpar, particularly for those with health and dietary needs, City Limits' reporting found 🧵: citylimits.org/for-homeless...
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We're in Albany w/ @nyhomeless.bsky.social, @vocal-ny.bsky.social, @nycbarassociation.bsky.social and Assembly Member Reyes to urge lawmakers to ensure that internet access is available in shelters. Internet access is not a luxury - it's a necessity + is essential to secure housing, jobs, and more.
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Alexius Marcano from @nyhomeless.bsky.social explains how imposing fees on unhoused populations creates a cycle of debt that makes it even harder to secure stable housing and undermines public safety. This was just one idea discussed in our recent webinar, ‘Serve & Protect or Curb & Collect?’
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