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
Eve Ensler Delivers Keynote at the 2019 Women Mean Business Luncheon Posted on April 24, 2019 Writer, playwright and activist Eve Ensler delivers the Keynote address at the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon benefiting the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women on April 12, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel in NYC. ..Read More
Marisol Posted on April 19, 2019 Marisol, Class 46, shares her First Step story at the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon on April 12, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel ..Read More
Cynthia Posted on April 12, 2019 Cynthia, Class 37, demonstrates the true meaning of “Once a First Stepper, always a First Stepper.” With the ongoing support of First Step and her unwavering spirit, Cynthia found her dream job and a path to living her best life. This video was first shown ..Read More
A Message for the Mayor from NYC Kids Posted on June 15, 2018 On June 7, 2018, 100+ kids joined the Coalition for the Homeless for the NY Kids Need Housing March asking Mayor Bill de Blasio: “If we can build houses – why can’t you?” Visit coalitionforthehomeless.org/houseourfutureny to learn more. ..Read More
