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Picture the Homeless

Organizing for Justice and Respect.

Picture the Homeless is a grassroots organization, founded and led by homeless people. We are organizing for social justice on issues like housing, police violence, and the shelter-industrial complex.

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OUR MEMBERS

Marcus Moore

Marcus Moore

I was born in Brooklyn but raised in Bergen County New Jersey. When I moved back to NYC I got a job working security. I was staying with someone, but...
Leroy Parker

Leroy Parker

“Even before I was in the shelter system, I always noticed how many abandoned buildings there were. I didn’t understand how there were so many people sleeping on the streets...
Jarquay Abdullah

Jarquay Abdullah

“There are so many vacant properties and vacant lots in New York City, that there should not be so many of us sitting in shelters. Instead, money should be put...
Cecelia Grant

Cecelia Grant

“Donald Trump has opened a Pandora’s box of evil. We the people have to stand together against their agenda of separation. The government doesn’t change things. The people change things....
Jesus Morales

Jesus Morales

“I have a job, but after I finish work, I’m still on the street. And the cops are treating homeless people like dirt, every day. They assaulted me and my friends...
Rosa Custodio

Rosa Custodio

“This city needs a better plan. Vacant buildings and lots like this one should not be made into more ‘affordable housing’ that’s not affordable. Put it into a community land...

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PTH in Action: Some Highlights of Our Work

The Business of Homelessness: Financial & Human Costs of the Shelter-Industrial Complex

The Business of Homelessness: Financial & Human Costs of the Shelter-Industrial Complex

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Stop & Frisk in River Park Towers

Stop & Frisk in River Park Towers

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Banking on Vacancy: Homelessness & Real Estate Speculation

Banking on Vacancy: Homelessness & Real Estate Speculation

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Harlem Tent City Protest

Harlem Tent City Protest

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The Longest Night: Annual Homeless Memorial Service, December 21st

The Longest Night: Annual Homeless Memorial Service, December 21st

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Homeless Computer Center

Homeless Computer Center

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Civil Rights Victories & Accomplishments, 1999-2015

Civil Rights Victories & Accomplishments, 1999-2015

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Intro 48

Intro 48

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Community Land Trusts

Community Land Trusts

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Housing Not Warehousing

Housing Not Warehousing

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Membership at Picture the Homeless is open to all homeless and formerly homeless people. Call us at 646-314-6423 for more information, or stop by our office – 104 East 126th Street (Storefront), New York NY, Monday-Friday 10AM-7PM!
As a small organization with big goals, we always need a lot of help. If you like what we do, and want to volunteer your time, we want to hear from you! Contact Us if you’re interested in learning more about our volunteer needs.

OUR WORK BY THE NUMBERS

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LATEST NEWS

Cluster Site Victory: Homeless People Did That!

In Housing
1April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

Fighting for Warehousing Accountability

In Housing
1January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Reportback from our #FreeToPee Campaign Launch!

In Civil Rights, Protest
0August 28, 2018August 28, 2018

VICTORY: City Abandons Temporary Housing Vouchers… but our work’s not over yet

In Housing
0July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

How they helped pass the Housing Not Warehousing Act

In Housing
9January 31, 2018January 31, 2018

A Victory Ten Years in the Making: We Passed the Housing Not Warehousing Act!!

In Housing
14December 21, 2017December 21, 2017

VICTORY: NYC enacts sweeping policy changes demanded by homeless “cluster site” shelter residents!!

In Housing
12December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Last-minute Twitter rally to PASS THE #HOUSINGNOTWAREHOUSING ACT!!!

In Housing
12December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Last week we got #HousingNotWarehousing trending. Now let’s keep making noise…

In Housing
13November 15, 2017November 15, 2017

THURSDAY, 11AM: Twitter Rally to Pass the Housing Not Warehousing Act

In Housing, Protest
13November 8, 2017November 8, 2017
Request for Proposals: Graphic Design for Policy Report

Request for Proposals: Graphic Design for Policy Report

In Get Involved, Jobs
13July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

The Power of “Good Ideas & Great Organizing:” BIG VICTORY for Community Land Trusts

In Housing
14July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

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