The Partnership for the Homeless

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A quarter century ago, the Partnership for the Homeless was forged to resolve what was thought to be a short-term emergency — the growing number of homeless adults on the streets of New York and, soon thereafter, homeless families.

On June 23, 2009, there were almost 35,000 people--including over 8,000 families and almost 15,000 children--in New York City shelters. The Department of Homeless Services' statistics show a new record high for family homelessness in December and January, with numbers expected to increase even more due to the economic downturn. A more detailed report is here.

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The Partnership's Strategy

Direct service programs that address the individual causes of homelessness;

Cutting-edge research to identify and implement best practices on homelessness and homelessness prevention;

Public education and advocacy that addresses the underlying structural problems at the root of today’s homelessness.

As a city and a nation, we have the know-how and the resources to end homelessness by 2020.

Find out how you can help.

NEWS

Peter's Place Closes
On June 30, the city closed Peter's Place, the only center for homeless seniors. Read about it here.

Let Justice Roll
The Partnership honored the extraordinary work of our community and faith partners and raised our voices to end homelessness. The evening culminated with a performance by musician and activist Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, & Mary.

Read the New York Times article or watch the CNN story about how the city is charging rent to the working homeless.

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May 2009

Dear Friends:
"Spring Time" may be one of the most beautiful phrases in the English language.

This thought came to mind recently as I strolled through Central Park, listening to the happy shouts of children playing. The joy in their voices celebrated an end to the gloom of winter and hope of delights ahead. There is no music happier than children with a good dose of spring fever. . . . More