Program areas at Coalition for the Homeless
Crisis services-the Coalition provides crisis services to over 11,000 different households both Homeless and at imminent risk of homelessness annually, including emergency food, clothing, diapers, baby formula, school supplies and uniforms, as well as assistance with obtaining documentation of identification, government benefits, housing applications, mental health and substance addiction treatment. Cfh also provides one-time emergency grants for new yorkers who have significant rent arrears allowing families and individuals on the edge of homelessness to remain stably housed.
Hiv/aids-the Coalition provides permanent scattered-site housing along with social services and intensive case management to 66 formerly Homeless individuals and families living with hiv/aids.
Food services-the Coalition's mobile soup kitchen delivers hot nutritious meals to more than 1,000 Homeless individuals and food-insecure man, women, and children each night, 365 night a year, at 24 sites on the streets of nyc.
Permanent housing: the Coalition's permanent housing program provides decent, affordable permanent pousing and critical support services to formerly Homeless individuals and families throughout new york city.
the emergency goods distribution program handed out clothing, masks, gift cards, toys, backpacks, and other in-kind items to more than 30,000 people last year.
Youth services - the Coalition's camp homeward bound is the nation's first summer sleep-away camp designed specifically for the unique needs of Homeless girls and boys, serving 300 kids each summer. Cfh's bound for success after-school and day camp programs give children living in family shelters one-on-one tutoring, sports and recreational opportunities.
Job training - the Coalition's first step job training program provides computer skills training, job readiness, social service support, internship, mentorship and job placement for Homeless and low-income women
the emergency mail program offered a reliable mailing address and entry point to the Coalition's other frontline programs to 1,700 Homeless new yorkers.
Advocacy - the Coalition is the court-appointed monitor of nyc's emergency shelter system; steadfastly defending the rights of new yorkers experiencing homelessness and poverty. Cfh utilizes public education, grassroots organizing and impact litigation to increase investments in housing-based solutions to modern, mass homelessness. Our work directly benefits the over 72,000 men, women and children who reside in nyc shelters each day, as well as thousands more who sleep rough on our city's street.