Homelessness in New York City
January 17, 2009
Wassup World!
We see it all over the United States. Post 9/11 and Hurrican Katrina, homelessness have increased tremendously, leaving Americans seeking government assistance. More specifically, New York homelessness has hit an all time high since modern day homeless began over 25 years ago. What’s more devastating is Gov. David Paterson has proposed an 11 million dollar cut back for homeless housing and prevention. With shelters packing in about 36,000 homeless families, there needs to be change. One of New York’s most helpful non profit organizations, Coalition for the Homeless, has helped feed and house homeless New Yorkers since 1981. Unfortunately, expenses continue to drop as homelessness increases, leaving thousands people unable to receive basic nutritious needs.
If you are reading this, you have the ability to change the state we are living in. Once upon a time, homeless individuals were labeled as: mentally ill, alcoholics, and crack heads; with rent increases and wages decreasing, there are families seeking city shelters during these winter nights. Donating just a few dollars can change the our neighborhoods, one step at a time.
Visit www.coalitionforthehomeless.org to make a donation or volunteer.
God Bless!
