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Natural Disasters Don’t Discriminate, But the Recovery Does
I met him a few months ago in Harlem. He was in his fifties — well dressed, articulate, and looking for work. A proud Howard University graduate, he once worked in their IT department. After getting married, he moved to New York City and built a life. But then came a divorce, and not long after, a fire in his apartment building that started when a neighbor left the stove on overnight.
After the Spotlight Fades: Why Disaster Recovery Is Hardest for Those Without Homes
Flash floods recently swept through parts of New Jersey and New York, and in Texas, catastrophic waters have tragically claimed at least 134 lives, with more than 100 people still missing in the Hill Country. These events make headlines for a moment, but once the cameras leave, the real challenge begins.
If It Happened to Them, It Could Happen to Us
We don't like to think about it, but we should. Natural disaster-driven homelessness doesn't just happen to "other people." It can happen to any of us, no matter how stable life feels right now.
When Summer Heat Turns Deadly
The summer heat has officially arrived. Last week, our team was out in Chelsea Park where hundreds of guests crowded around our drink stations and Guest Services tent, grateful for something cold to drink and a chance to talk with someone who could help create an action plan for their most urgent needs.
Climate Change and Homelessness: A Crucial Connection
We often hear about climate change and its devastating impact on our planet—melting ice caps, endangered polar bears, and extreme weather events. But have you ever considered how it affects the people who are the most vulnerable?
A 24 Degree Drop in 24 Hours: What Winter Means for Homeless Neighbors
The weather changed. One day it was 50 degrees and the next it was 26. I’m no mathematician, but I believe that’s a 24 degree drop. 24 degrees in 24 hours. In my family, it meant jumping from sweatshirts to heavy jackets.