by BFTS | Aug 21, 2020 | Get Involved, Insight
Over several days this summer, The New York Times tallied the face-covering status of over 7,000 people at 14 spots across the city. By now, everyone knows the drill: Wear a mask. It saves lives. And yet, not everyone does — especially men. In New York City,... 
by BFTS | Jul 7, 2020 | Get Involved
Each day in America opens a new chapter in our long-overdue reckoning with our country’s shameful history of racial injustices. From police brutality to higher death rates from chronic illnesses to the impacts of addiction and incarceration, conversations around... 
by BFTS | May 28, 2020 | Get Involved
Homelessness Affects All of Us Homelessness isn’t someone else’s issue. It has a ripple effect throughout the community. It impacts the availability of healthcare resources, crime and safety, the workforce, and the use of tax dollars. Further, homelessness... 
by BFTS | May 15, 2020 | Get Involved, Insight
It is hard to imagine a veteran homeless in America, yet it happens—and increasingly so in recent years. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), homeless veterans are predominately single males who live in urban areas and are experiencing mental... 
by BFTS | Jun 4, 2019 | Get Involved
While the heat wave is an inconvenience for many New Yorkers, it can pose significant dangers for the thousands of homeless people living on the streets or in shelters without air-conditioning. Here are some resources to stay cool and safe during the heat wave:Stay... 
by BFTS | Jan 23, 2019 | Get Involved
There are many ways to approach and talk to someone living on the streets. But there are just as many ways that you could offend or say something that is negative. homeless person: “spare change?” “Sorry- all I’ve got are 20s” If they ask...
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