HELP USA’s Inaugural Symposium an Extraordinary Success
Over 250 industry professionals gathered on Thursday, January 26th to discuss front-line solutions to homelessness. “The history of poverty and homelessness in New York isn’t
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HELP USA’s Daniel Farrell Chosen to Succeed Karen Ford as Chief Operating Officer. Ford Tapped for Visionary Role in NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Administration.
Farrell, a nationally respected expert in the homeless services field and 12-year HELP USA veteran, takes over at a pivotal time as the agency looks
The Hudson Companies, The Jericho Project, and HELP USA Break Ground on the $215 Million Dollar Mixed-Used Affordable Housing Development Coming Logan Fountain in East New York.
Transformational Project Will Bring 174 Permanently Affordable Homes, A Shelter With 169 Homes for the Homeless, and More Than 7,600 Square Feet of Retail to
Emergency Housing Vouchers: Update
Kathryn Cardone, Data Analyst Specialist September 30, 2022 was the federal government’s deadline for submitting Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs). HELP USA continues to assist clients
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What are the provisions in a New York City Council domestic violence survivor housing stability legislation?
Ashwin Parulkar, Senior Research Specialist On October 27, 2022, City Council passed a bill (Int 0153-2022) that formalizes a housing stability program for survivors of
What are the causes of shelter entry among single-adults and families?
Ashwin Parulkar, Senior Research Specialist Daniel C. Farrell, Senior Vice President, Homeless Prevention, Diversion and Research A HELP USA literature review analyzed the causes of
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How should we design substance use programs in our shelters to respond to the dynamics of overdose and socio-economic drivers of addiction?
Ashwin Parulkar, Senior Research Specialist According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, overdose has been the leading cause of death
Who are the migrants in HELP USA shelters? How many are currently in the system, where do they come from and what are their urgent needs?
Ashwin Parulkar, Senior Research Specialist Kathryn Cardone, Data Analyst Specialist HELP USA has been tracking the numbers of undocumented migrants from the Southern border that
Evaluating New York City’s Domestic Violence Survivor Housing Stability Legislation (Int. 0153-2022)
Ashwin Parulkar, Senior Research Specialist On March 18, 2022, City Council tabled a bill which intends to formalize a housing stability program for survivors of