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
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
Felix Posted on August 22, 2018 “In shelter, I feel patronized, dehumanized. Not having permanent housing has caused me to not realize my true potential. We are people, not just a number. I don’t want to be a statistic forever. I am homeless but not hopeless.” – Felix Lea ..Read More
Kemba Posted on April 23, 2018 Kemba, Class 143, shares her First Step story at the 24th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon on April 19, 2018 at The Plaza Hotel ..Read More
Gigi Posted on April 19, 2018 First Step graduate Gigi, Class 142, overcame tremendous odds to find a full-time living wage job and a fresh start at a new life. This video was first shown at the Coalition for the Homeless’ 24th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon benefiting the First Ste ..Read More
Angela Posted on December 6, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is so important to them. Angela is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG) living in a single adult shelter for women in NYC. ..Read More
Madge Posted on December 5, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is important to them. Madge is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG) and is living in a single adult shelter for women in NYC. ..Read More
Rhonda Posted on December 5, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is so important to them. Rhonda is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG). ..Read More
