Monica Posted on April 12, 2022 Watch the story of Monica, who has shown amazing resilience, despite the many challenges life has thrown her way. First Step helped Monica find a full-time job, safe housing, and a community of women who showed her how to tap into her own intrinsic strengths a ..Read More
September 23rd COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Posted on September 25, 2020 On September 23rd, several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the third virtual memorial service to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as well as those serving them, who have lost their lives duri ..Read More
Harmonia Residents Posted on September 24, 2020 Meanwhile, a vocal group of neighbors on the Upper West Side objected to the use of nearby hotels to shelter people experiencing homelessness, even in the midst of a pandemic. They commiserated about so-called “quality of life” issues in a Facebook group a ..Read More
June 24th COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Posted on June 25, 2020 On June 24th, several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the second virtual memorial service to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as well as those serving them, who have lost their lives during t ..Read More
May 20th COVID-19 Virtual Memorial Posted on May 22, 2020 On May 20th several New York City faith leaders and homeless advocacy and services groups held the first virtual memorial services to honor the many homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers, as well as those serving them, who have lost their lives during the ..Read More
The Coalition for the Homeless Responds to the COVID-19 Crisis Posted on May 12, 2020 The COVID-19 crisis pushed countless more New Yorkers into homelessness at the same time that many frontline services had to suspend operations. To meet the tremendous surge in need on the streets, the Coalition for the Homeless has been working 24/7 to bring ..Read More
Yadira Posted on April 30, 2020 Watch the story of Yadira, whose journey out of depression and isolation into a happy and successful life with a new career in the technology field was made possible by the Coalition’s First Step Program. Please consider making a gift to support this life-ch ..Read More
M.A. Dennis Posted on June 26, 2019 My Success Story Success feels different after failure. And there is no greater fail than losing your dignity and having your humanity marginalized. Overcoming that level of defeat, which is the agony of homelessness, requires a Herculean effort. It is no smal ..Read More
Join us for the 25th annual ARTWALK NY! Posted on May 5, 2019 ARTWALK NY brings together hundreds of artists, art-lovers and other compassionate New Yorkers at this landmark event to celebrate the role of “artist-as-activist” and raise awareness about the issues of homelessness, poverty and social justice. Join us fo ..Read More
