Coalition for the Homeless is a New York City institution combining street outreach, emergency food and clothing programs, eviction-prevention advocacy, and policy research on homelessness. Services evolve with city contracts and philanthropy—confirm current intake rules on coalitionforthehomeless.org.
About this organization
Founded in the modern advocacy era of NYC homelessness policy, the Coalition is frequently cited in reputable press and government testimony on shelter capacity, rental assistance, and prevention strategies. Direct services (such as mobile food programs or youth supports) are described in detail on the nonprofit’s own site rather than duplicated here.
This directory entry summarizes public orientation only. It is not a substitute for 211/988 crisis routing, legal advice, or HRA determination letters.
Programs and services (overview)
The following is a high-level overview. Availability, eligibility, and fees depend on the organization or firm—confirm on official channels.
- Advocacy and public education on homelessness prevention and shelter policy
- Direct assistance programs (food, clothing, youth, and related) as published seasonally
- Eviction-prevention and housing-stability resources where the Coalition operates them
- Research reports and data used by media and policymakers (see official publications list)
- Donation and volunteer pathways described on the official website
Sources cited for this profile
We reviewed multiple independent, authoritative references when drafting this directory summary. It is not legal, medical, tax, or immigration advice, nor a complete bibliography.
- Coalition for the Homeless — official website (programs, hours, donations)
- The City of New York (NYC.gov) — Department of Homeless Services and related agency pages (policy context)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — federal homelessness data and program frameworks
- Internal Revenue Service — tax-exempt organization disclosures (Form 990, public)
- Candid (GuideStar) — nonprofit registry summary for Coalition for the Homeless (public)
Profile verification
Last desk review: April 2026. Method: comparison of official websites, government or regulatory materials, and recognized nonprofit registries—not an on-site inspection or document audit. Re-verify hours, fees, licensing, and insurance before acting.
Location & contact
- Address: 129 Fulton St, New York, New York 10038, United States
- Phone: +1 212-776-2000
- Website: www.coalitionforthehomeless.org
This listing appears in the Professional Business Directory places index and on our home page.
Using this information
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- Health: Not medical advice; emergencies → 911.
- Government: Confirm fees, hours, and filings on official .gov websites.
- Nonprofit: Donations and volunteering are handled on each organization’s site.
Directory profile for orientation only. Details may change; verify with the organization.