Housing, Not Jail, is the Solution.
Supreme Court decision will effectively create parts of America where it is illegal to be poor. Last week, the Supreme Court issued a decision in […]
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Data Brief: 60% of Heads of Migrant Households Surveyed in HELP’s Family Sanctuary Shelter are Employed
This brief on countries of origin, employment status and asylum application rates of our migrant clients is part of an ongoing effort, as detailed in previous reports,
Data Brief: HELP Leads Sector with key Recommendations on Addressing Systemic Barriers to Housing Subsidies Drives Changes at Department of Social Services (DSS); Housing Placements Surge!
In this brief, HELP Research analyzed the housing voucher process among the long-term stayer (LTS) population at HELP USA to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the
Data Brief: HELP USA exceeds 2023 Housing Placement Target of Chronically Homeless Clients by 33% as Average Client Durations in Shelters Declined by 17%
This brief highlights 5 trends in housing placements that occurred from HELP USAs shelters in 2022 and 2023. First, single adult and family transitional housing sites placed
Reducing Fatalities in Shelter: HELP Research, Single Adult Services and Family Services Pilot New Wellness Check Program
This Spring, HELP USA family and single adult shelters began implementing a pilot wellness check program. Social workers use a risk assessment tool, designed by
Research Paper: ‘New Beginnings’ Intervention Reduced Odds of Becoming Homelessness Among At-risk Parenting Youth
This impact evaluation study found that our intervention for young parents at-risk of homelessness – implemented within the homelessness prevention service, Homebase – reduced shelter entry rates
Beat the Heat: Resources for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for those without shelter. Staying cool and hydrated is essential to avoid heat-related illnesses. Here are some vital
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Home, Sweet, Home!
HELP USA annually provides temporary shelter to more than 22,000 single men and women in New York City. Our transitional housing team’s primary goal is
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Artist Baseera Khan to Design Original Mural for Family Shelter
Khan Named 2024 Art of Resilience Artist; Will Host Benefit on April 2 at National Arts Club. Acclaimed contemporary artist Baseera Khan has been named
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Tasha Jackson Named HELP USA Chief Financial Officer
Jackson returns to homeless services sector bringing extensive nonprofit knowledge and financial leadership experience. NEW YORK, NY—(March 21, 2024) HELP USA, the national homeless services
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