CFH in the News
Significant CFH press mentions from 2017 – Present. Please contact Aaron Fernando at afernando@cfhnyc.org with any and all media inquiries.
2024
city limits
May 31st, 2024
Opinion: Itโs Time We Acknowledge the Violence Endured by People Experiencing Homelessness
Read HereGothamist
April 29th, 2024
A year after Jordan Neely’s death, a push to make attacking NY’s homeless a hate crime
Read Here2023
hunt scanlon media
August 10th, 2023
McDermott + Bull Places Inaugural Chief Program Officer for Care for the Homeless
Read HereCOMMERCIAL observer
May 1st, 2023
JPMorgan Chaseโs Cross-Firm Collaboration Helps Finance Safe Haven
Read Herethe official website of the city of new york
April 27th, 2023
Mayor Adams Appoints Jimmy Oddo as Department of Buildings Commissioner, Molly Wasow Park as Department of Social Serivces Commissioner
Read Herecrain’s new york business – health pulse
April 27th, 2023
Midtown-based FQHC gets $20M to provide services to homeless New Yorkers
Read Hereamny
April 18th, 2023
NYC and nonprofits got $60 million in new federal aid to battle homelessness. Hereโs how theyโll spend the money.
Read Hereunited hospital fund
March 9th, 2023
As leaders grapple with how to help homeless New Yorkers, the United Hospital Fund looks back at our role creating Health Care for the Homeless (now Care For the Homeless) in 1985. The coalition was among the first homeless health care organizations in the US.
Read Heregothamist
February 8th, 2023
Deaths among NYCโs homeless population reach record high in 2022
Read Here2022
city limits
December 16th, 2022
Homeless Personsโ Memorial Vigil Honors Growing List of New Yorkers Lost
Read Herecity lmits
December 15th, 2022
Few Homeless New Yorkers Moving from Subways to Safe Havens, As Enforcement Continues
Read Herepolitics ny
October 31st, 2022
CFH President and CEO, George Nashak, has been named a 2022 Power Player in Health Care by Politics NY.
Read Herecity limits
March 30th, 2022
The City is Pushing Homeless New Yorkers Off the Streets and Subways. Where Will They Go?
Read Heredaily news
March 29th, 2022
Adams unveils 80 new โsafe havenโ shelter beds in the Bronx as homeless encampments removal plan take heat
Read Hereabc7 eyewitness news
March 29th, 2022
1st ‘Safe Haven’ facility opens to mixed criticism of Mayor Adams’ approach to homelessness
Read HereThe Official Website of the City of New York
March 29th, 2022
Mayor Adams Opens Safe Haven Facility, Expanding Shelter Access and Other Services to New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness
Read Herebronxnet
March 16th, 2022
OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Substance Abuse Counselor at Care For the Homeless, Luis Fernandez discusses how the organization is providing behavioral health care services to individuals suffering from substance abuse.
Watch Herebronxnet
February 16th, 2022
OPEN Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Communications & Marketing Administrator of Care For the Homeless, Connor T. Moriarty who talks about how the organization is caring for the needs of people experiencing homelessness in New York City.
Watch Herebeneficial state bank
January 31st, 2022
Beneficial State Bank Appoints Surjit Chana to its Board of Directors
Read Here2021
tapinto somers
December 18th, 2021
Surjit Chana Elected Board Chair for Care For the Homeless
Read HereWellReceived
December 7th, 2021
Care For the Homeless: Providing Medical Care to the Homeless Community
Read Hereu.s. news & world report
April 27th, 2021
Trust, J&J Shot Key to Vaccinating Homeless People
nbc 10 boston
February 12, 2021
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester has invited some prominent Black alumni (including CFH COO, Ron Lawson, back for virtual discussions on structural racism and what can be done to break down barriers.
Watch HereThe cooperator
January 14, 2021
Read more to see how lifting eviction moratoriums can contribute to devastating spikes of COVID-19.
Read MoreUnity Radio
January 8, 2021
CFH Chief Operations Officer, Ron Lawson sat for an interview with Unity Radio’s Ernie Floyd. The two discussed Ron’s background, why he thinks the work being done by CFH is so important and some exciting plans for the future of the organization.
Listen Here2020
Atmos
December 22, 2020
Houselessness is an everyday crisis. The pandemic, however, has highlighted just how vulnerable that population is. But extreme weather adds yet another threat. The Frontline dives into how the East Coastโs first snowstorm has further complicated the critical work of providing care to people experiencing houselessness.
Read MoreNY1 Spectrum News
December 15, 2020
CFH leadership sat with Cheryl Wils of NY1 to speak about the Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day ceremony and its importance.
Watch Moregothamist
December 14, 2020
How A Simple Change In The City’s Homeless Strategy Is Bringing More People Indoors
Read Moresirius xm
June 18, 2020
The iconic Ben Vereen joined the show this week to talk about his spirituality, non-profit work, and the hour-long benefit event: Virtual Vereen & Friends.
Listen Herepix 11 news
June 18, 2020
Actor Ben Vereen helping to care for the homeless during pandemic
Watch Heregood day new york
June 2, 2020
CFH Ambassador and Tony Award winning actor, Ben Vereen, and CFh President and CEO, George Nashak, discuss how COVID-19 is affecting NYC’s homeless as well as his online benefit, Virtual Vereen & Friends.
Watch HereNew York amsterdam news
May 21, 2020
Tony Award-winning actor and Care For the Homeless Ambassador Ben Vereen talks about his latest project Virtual Vereen and Friends, an online benefit event supporting CFHโs COVID-19 Impact Fund.
Listen Herefubu radio
April 22, 2020
Host Chrys Childs sits down with the legendary Ben Vereen and President and CEO of Care for the Homeless George Nashak to discuss our homeless situation in New York and what they’re doing to combat it.
Watch Herebrandchannel
April 21, 2020
Q&A with George Nashak from Care For the Homeless on the COVID-19 crisis
Read Morecrain’s new york business – health pulse
April 10, 2020
Homeless nonprofit secures funding to recruit health workers
Read MoreYahoo! Finance
April 9, 2020
United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable New York Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
Read MoreBusiness wire
April 9, 2020
United Health Foundation Pledges $1 Million to Support Vulnerable New York Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
Read Morenbc 4 new york
March 9, 2020
Ben Vereen to Get Broadway Lifetime Achievement Award (Mentions CFH at 4:02)
Watch HereCurbed new york
February 25th, 2020
Housing, rental vouchers, outreach: Can NYC fix its homeless crisis?
Read MoreFox 5 New York
February 23, 2020
Ben Vereen disucsses upcoming award, charity work and Care For the Homeless
Watch Here2019
77 wabc radio
HouseSmarts with Lou Manfredini
December 21st, 2019
Tune in to the 12-21-19 show and skip to the 24:30 mark to hear Lou Manfredini’s interview with our Executive Director, George Nashak.
Listen HereQueens Daily Eagle
December 19th, 2019
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day honors the New Yorkers who died in 2019
Read MoreAM New York
December 19th, 2019
Homeless who died in 2019 honored at memorial event in Manhattan
Read Moreeye wire news
November 15th, 2019
Vision Health Initiative Named a Mutual of America 2019 Community Partnership Award Winner
Read MoreAM New York
November 6th, 2019
Manhattan’s CB4 honored for compassionate approach to the homeless
Read MoreThe midtown gazette
October 27th, 2019
Chinatown Murders Reveal Systemic Issues in Homeless Policy
Read MoreThe Wall Street Jounral
October 8th, 2019
New York City Boosts Homeless Outreach After Four Men Are Killed
Read MoreThe City
May 20, 2019
A Quiet Welcome for Homeless Women, Blocks from Billionaire’s Row Shelter Site
Read MoreHoly Cross Magazine
April 19th, 2019
The Golden Rule: Holy Cross Alumnus Helps Provide Health Care to the Homeless
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal
January 26th, 2019
New York City Tries to Link Nexus of Doctors Serving the Homeless
Read More2018
fox 5 new york
September 21st, 2018
Health Empowered Beauty Fashion Show and Benefit on Good Day New York
Read MoreAM new york
June 23rd, 2018
Summer Solstice Success Celebration Honors Essay Winner Who Went from Homeless to Advocate
Read Morehealthcare innovation
March 20th, 2018
Housing is Healthcare: How a PCMH is Caring for NYCโs Homeless Population – CFH in the News
Read Morepolitico
January 16th, 2018
Opioid Crisis Driving Record Number of Deaths Among City’s Homeless, Report Finds
Read More2017
pix 11 news
December 21st, 2017
Nearly 200 homeless men and women who died in New York City remembered at memorial service
Read Moream new york
December 19th, 2017
Homeless people who died this year to be recognized at memorial service. – CFH in the News
Read Morenow this
October 29th, 2017
This fashion show helps homeless people feel wonderful about themselves. – CFH in the News
Read Morenew york nonprofit media
August 31st, 2017
We Could End Family Homelessness – CFH in the News
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