The number of people who are unhoused has reached unprecedented levels not seen since the Great Depression.

According to Project Renewal, it is also more cost-effective to fund supportive housing than shelters, saving agencies over $25,000 annually per person.

Have you ever wondered what happens to people when they try to put their lives back together after being incarcerated? Spoiler alert, it's not easy.

Today I wanted to bring awareness to the obstacles that someone experiencing homelessness has to face to access public services. 

The New York Times recently posted an article about a man named Dwayne Seifforth. Dwayne spent four years sleeping on the street and one year in the shelter system

Winter has arrived, bringing with it icy precipitation, extremely low and dangerous temperatures, and biting winds that inspire dreams of tropical beaches and backyard BBQs.

This is a special time of year. For many of us, it is a time to celebrate hope and miracles. A time to gather with loved ones to honor traditions and delight in the comfort of favorite dishes.

Experiencing homelessness is often extremely lonely. We often associate homelessness with financial poverty or a lack of material possessions, but one of the hardest aspects of experiencing homelessness is the loss of relationships. 

I want to share some ways I interact with individuals to build community with our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

This is a question that you will ask yourself when building a friendship with someone who may be experiencing homelessness.

In today's newsletter, we have a conversation with Teresa Gowan, the director of Community Partnerships.

Today we wanted to share a conversation with our Director of Follow-Up Care, Tricia Philbert.

People are often surprised that many people experiencing homelessness are employed.

She has also been our point person in assisting the many immigrants who have been coming to the New York City area and our outreaches.

Within this process, we've found that the roadblocks to breaking this cycle are exceptionally challenging. There are systemic, structural, and relational hurdles that an individual may face on this path.

As an organization that is devoted to outreach, we often reflect on the story and characteristics of the Good Samaritan.

The first question we are asked is, “What can I do when I encounter someone experiencing homelessness?”

Advocacy is integral when taking a holistic approach to ending homelessness. The issue may seem overwhelming; however, you can do a few things to bring awareness to this issue and be part of the solution.