The New York Times recently posted an article about a man named Dwayne Seifforth. Dwayne spent four years sleeping on the street and one year in the shelter system

Winter has arrived, bringing with it icy precipitation, extremely low and dangerous temperatures, and biting winds that inspire dreams of tropical beaches and backyard BBQs.

This is a special time of year. For many of us, it is a time to celebrate hope and miracles. A time to gather with loved ones to honor traditions and delight in the comfort of favorite dishes.

Experiencing homelessness is often extremely lonely. We often associate homelessness with financial poverty or a lack of material possessions, but one of the hardest aspects of experiencing homelessness is the loss of relationships. 

I want to share some ways I interact with individuals to build community with our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

This is a question that you will ask yourself when building a friendship with someone who may be experiencing homelessness.

In today's newsletter, we have a conversation with Teresa Gowan, the director of Community Partnerships.

Today we wanted to share a conversation with our Director of Follow-Up Care, Tricia Philbert.

People are often surprised that many people experiencing homelessness are employed.

She has also been our point person in assisting the many immigrants who have been coming to the New York City area and our outreaches.

Within this process, we've found that the roadblocks to breaking this cycle are exceptionally challenging. There are systemic, structural, and relational hurdles that an individual may face on this path.

As an organization that is devoted to outreach, we often reflect on the story and characteristics of the Good Samaritan.

The first question we are asked is, “What can I do when I encounter someone experiencing homelessness?”

Advocacy is integral when taking a holistic approach to ending homelessness. The issue may seem overwhelming; however, you can do a few things to bring awareness to this issue and be part of the solution.

Here at City Relief, we believe that a random act of kindness can go a long way. We've found that just a simple gesture could change the course of someone's day, month, or year.

That is why we decided to drop this book list in your inbox today and hopefully inspire you to read more about how homelessness has developed in America.

Our CEO, Josiah Haken, put together some key takeaways based on his experiences that can be great tools for us all.

We would love to invite you and your church community to join us in our mission as we Feed, Clothe, and Serve our communities facing homelessness.

At first glance, we know that volunteering can help our community— but did you also know it is good for you?

As a guide, we have pulled together some action steps someone can take if they are at risk of homelessness. Maybe the need is rental assistance or support with utility bills; there are resources out there to help.