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.

In New York City, various rental solutions are available to those at risk for homelessness, and we’ve listed a few here as a resource for you.

Maybe you work at or own a socially-minded company? Today, we wanted to highlight how companies can partner with us to meet the needs of our friends on the street.

Our community is full of individuals that have come together to help one another, woven into one diverse family.

We want to take this time to thank you for your continued support in advancing our mission here at City Relief. We know that in the busyness of life, setting aside time to serve and giving sacrificially is no small thing.

These days it seems like everyone is talking about mental health. The term ‘mental illness’ means that someone is having difficulty with their mental health.