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Many of our staff rose to the challenge of facing the pandemic head-on while heading into work. Armed with masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer, these brave employees continue to do outreach to unsheltered individuals, intake for families faced with homelessness, and provide vital benefits like SNAP and rental assistance to New Yorkers during the crisis.
NYC now offers free COVID-19 testing for New Yorkers. Testing is confridential, safe, and available at over 100 locations in the City. Visit nyc.gov/covidtest to find a testing site near home.
- On December 17th, 2019, the de Blasio Administration announced its first-in-the-nation, 6-Point Action Plan to end long term street homelessness in New York City over the next five years.
Turning the Tide NYC
DHS is helping even more New Yorkers move out of shelter and secure permanent housing, just like Richard and Doris.
Daily DHS Shelter Census
Find out the number of DHS clients we serve each day.
Helpful Links
Prevention
Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.
Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.
Learn about Homebase, a homelessness prevention support network for New Yorkers at risk of eviction.
HOME-STAT Street Outreach
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
HOME-STAT teams work 24-7 in all 5 boroughs to engage street homeless New Yorkers to come indoors.
Homelessness Prevention Administration
Assisting New Yorkers in need to maintain stable, affordable housing in their communities.
Assisting New Yorkers in need to maintain stable, affordable housing in their communities.
Assisting New Yorkers in need to maintain stable, affordable housing in their communities.