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 …
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 …
Why Substance Use Services Are Needed In Shelters To Address Client Addictions Before The Crisis Of Overdose Occurs:
Examining HELP USA shelter client histories & addiction patterns, their experiences with recovery programs, and the challenges to and potential solutions for an effective shelter-based …
