Coalition for the Homeless

Campaign to Repeal New York's Multibillion Dollar Stock Transfer Tax Rebate Takes Aim at Governor Hochul, Legislators and Corporate Naysayers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."

Key Points: 
  • Their responses will be tabulated and reported on the Campaign's website GreedvsNeed.org describing if they "Support Greed" or "Support Need."
  • Nonresponders will be tabulated as supporting greed and will be publicly admonished and become the focus of the statewide Greed V$ Need Campaign.
  • From 1905 to 1981, New York State collected a tiny one-tenth of one percent tax called the Stock Transfer Tax (STT) on the sale of corporate stocks.
  • Some leading legislators are saying, "Now is not the right time to repeal the STTR."

Capitolis Announces Fourth Annual Capitolis Connects Program

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Capitolis , the technology company creating safer and more vibrant capital markets, announced its fourth annual Capitolis Connects , a program focused on supporting local human service organizations in New York, London, and Tel Aviv doing innovative and impactful work to serve these communities.

Key Points: 
  • Capitolis , the technology company creating safer and more vibrant capital markets, announced its fourth annual Capitolis Connects , a program focused on supporting local human service organizations in New York, London, and Tel Aviv doing innovative and impactful work to serve these communities.
  • Employees of Capitolis will also personally volunteer their time at each of these local organizations.
  • With its purpose-driven culture, Capitolis is leveraging its platform to provide for organizations dedicated to helping those most in need.
  • We are proud and extremely excited to continue Capitolis Connects and work with our selected human service organizations this year,” said Gil Mandelzis, CEO & Founder, Capitolis.

Voice x Street Theory NFT Residency brings the power of street art to Web3

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice, an NFT platform for digital artists, is hosting an art show during NFT.NYC to highlight the Voice x Street Theory NFT Residency collection that is launching on June 21st. The event, held at the EDITION Times Square, will exclusively showcase the first-ever NFTs by 14 of the world's most prolific street and contemporary artists. Attendees will be able to purchase pieces from the collection easily without cryptocurrency, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Coalition for the Homeless.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Voice , an NFT platform for digital artists, is hosting an art show during NFT.NYC to highlight the Voice x Street Theory NFT Residency collection that is launching on June 21st.
  • The NFT Residency is in partnership with Street Theory , an award-winning creative agency, with over 20 years of experience in large scale public art production, artist management, and more.
  • The Residency is co-curated by Liza Quionez, co-founder and CEO of Street Theory, and Kesia Ramos, curator and founder of The Art at the Table.
  • "Most street art, murals, graffiti and public art are ever changing and temporary in nature," says Quionez.

Funding from the State of Texas, City of Houston, Harris County Saves At-Risk Permanent Supportive Housing

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

At the same time, 15 existing units for people experiencing homelessness will be completely rebuilt as part of the project.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, 15 existing units for people experiencing homelessness will be completely rebuilt as part of the project.
  • The new 95-home community called Temenos Place Apartments, will be Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) focused on reducing homelessness in Houston.
  • Funding for the project includes: $12.5 million From The City of Houston Housing and Community Development and $11 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG ) funding for Disaster Recovery from Harris Country.
  • Both City and County CDBG awards were approved by the Texas General Land Office (GLO).

Coalition for the Homeless Announces First Step’s 2020 Women Mean Business Luncheon, Honoring Universal Standard Clothing Company

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Today, Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 26th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on May 1st, 2020 at The Plaza Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 26th Annual Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on May 1st, 2020 at The Plaza Hotel.
  • Inclusive fashion brand Universal Standard , a valued First Step partner, will be recognized with the Corporate Heroes Award at the event.
  • The 2020 Women Mean Business Luncheon is on Friday, May 1st from 11:30am-2pm at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue @ Central Park South, NYC).
  • The Coalition for the Homeless is the nations oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children.

Coalition for the Homeless’ First Step’s 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon Honors The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. and Eve Ensler will Keynote

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Today, the Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on April 12th, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Coalition for the Homeless announced that the 25th Anniversary Women Mean Business Luncheon which benefits the First Step Job Training Program for homeless and low-income women will be held on April 12th, 2019 at The Plaza Hotel.
  • For the past quarter-century, the Women Mean Business Luncheon has been bringing together more than 400 of New York Citys most accomplished and engaged leaders to support First Step .
  • The 2019 Women Mean Business Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 12th from 11:30am-2pm at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Avenue @ Central Park South, NYC).
  • The Coalition for the Homeless is the nations oldest advocacy and direct service organization helping homeless men, women and children.