NYC's Homelessness Survey Rescheduled For March 10th. Come Help Us Find Our Own.
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New York City just experienced one of the coldest winters in recent memory. While many of us were safe in our homes, those facing housing insecurity had to face it on the street, relying on warming shelters.
Right now, we are in the middle of another Code Blue. When the temperature drops below freezing, the city enters an emergency state. For most of us, that means an extra layer and a dash from the subway to the office. For our homeless veterans, it is a fight for survival.
In the midst of a Code Blue, finding our veterans is that much more needed, but the work doesn’t stop when the ice melts.
Before we look ahead, we’d like to say a massive thank you to this community. When we first announced this outreach event, the response was overwhelming. We had an immense number of people sign up, proving that our military-connected New Yorkers are ready to step up for our veterans.
Due to the extreme conditions, NYC had to reschedule to ensure everyone’s safety, but that hasn’t changed the mission. In fact, it has only made it more urgent. If you signed up before, we need that same energy and commitment for our new date: March 10th.
While the harshest part of winter may be behind us by then, the shoulder season is often when the most vulnerable fall through the cracks. As emergency shelters begin to scale back, the veterans who survived the winter are often left wondering what comes next.
March 10th is our opportunity to ensure no one who served this country is left to sleep on its streets. We are coming together to provide the dignity, housing, and support our veterans deserve.
If you couldn’t make the first date, this is your chance to join us. If you were already on the list, please re-register at the button above so we can get an accurate headcount.
Let’s turn the urgency we feel during this current Code Blue into a lasting victory for our veterans.
See you on March 10th.
In Service,
The Five Borough Veterans Team