Organizations working to address homelessness in New York say uncertainty surrounding federal funding and barriers within the state’s system are making it increasingly difficult to provide supportive housing and other services to people who are in need.
Providers and outreach organizations do much of the work on the ground, but government resources remain a key part of those efforts. That has become increasingly complicated as organizations navigate changes at the federal level while communities across New York contend with housing shortages, combatting mental illness and other challenges.
“Agencies are unsure if they will have the funding to continue programs they have
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