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WEEK 3: Creative Solutions for a Systemic Problem
Last week, I shared some of the reasons why traditional shelters don't work for everyone, and why sleeping outside is not usually a first choice, but a last resort.
So the question becomes: what are the alternatives, if any?
WEEK 2: The Shelter System That Pushes People Outside
I'll never forget the first time I toured the Bellevue Intake Shelter in New York City when I began working at City Relief.
Walking toward the former psychiatric hospital—now the primary intake point for single adult men entering the city's shelter system—I immediately felt uneasy. The building looked like something out of a Batman comic, the kind of place designed to contain danger rather than do any good.
From Survival to Stability: The Fight for Safe Housing After Abuse
Women escaping domestic violence often face an impossible choice: stay in a dangerous situation or risk homelessness. With shelters full, affordable housing out of reach, and support systems often broken by abuse, many women are left with nowhere to go.
A Vital Aspect of Dignity - Access to Basic Hygiene
Living on the streets, in shelters, or on subways presents a vast array of challenges that most of us never have to think about. In today's newsletter, I want to shed some light on one of the daily hurdles faced by many of our friends at City Relief - accessing basic hygiene facilities.
Navigating the Path to Housing
Have you ever wondered what it's like for someone experiencing homelessness who wants to find a home and rebuild their life? In this month's newsletter series, we will dive into the complexities of housing access and the challenges faced by individuals seeking to leave the streets behind.
Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story
I wanted to take a moment to talk about a number that has been weighing heavily on my heart. Did you know that there are over a half million people in America without a place to call home? 582,462 moms, dads, children, friends and loved ones to be exact. That’s larger than the population of Sacramento, CA.