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Leroy Parker
“Even before I was in the shelter system, I always noticed how many abandoned buildings there were. I didn’t understand...

Jarquay Abdullah
“There are so many vacant properties and vacant lots in New York City, that there should not be so many...

Cecelia Grant
“Donald Trump has opened a Pandora’s box of evil. We the people have to stand together against their agenda of...

Jesus Morales
“I have a job, but after I finish work, I’m still on the street. And the cops are treating homeless...

Rosa Custodio
“This city needs a better plan. Vacant buildings and lots like this one should not be made into more ‘affordable...

Ms. K. Samuels
“This mayor only talks to people who will go along with whatever he says. He might have some homeless advocacy...

Jose Rodriguez
“How can this administration create a “plan” to deal with homelessness – but not go into the homeless community to...

Hugh Pressley
“If they can put somebody on the moon, I’m pretty sure they can solve this homeless situation if they really...

Jimmy Pizarro
“My name is Jim Pizarro and I’ve been a member of Picture the Homeless for a month. I’m here because...

“Country”
“Every homeless person I know wants housing. Everybody wants help. We’re trying to better our situations, but they’ve got us...

James Doctor – Maintenance Man
“Doc” says: I was born and raised in Jersey City, but I’ve been in New York since 1983. I’m a...

Fabian Cancel
“We’re fighting to have something of our own. Something we can share. That’s why I’m here. There’s a lot of...

Jazmin Berges
“Picture the Homeless has given me a voice. Given me the power to do something. I’m not homeless here. I’m...

Mrs. Chula Murphy
“I’m here because my civil rights were violated many times, on the street and in the shelter, and I need...

Andres Perez
“The stability and support I got from my Picture the Homeless family was so helpful for me getting my son...

Arvernetta Henry
“Lots of people don’t qualify for supportive housing. If you are on a fixed income, don’t have a mental illness...

Ousmane Drame
“I am a construction worker, originally from West Africa. Right now I’m homeless, and have been for a while. I’m...

Ms. Lewis
“If Mayor de Blasio wants to learn from the City’s mistakes, he should ask homeless families and individuals what they...

Charmel Lucas
Charmel Lucas was born in East Harlem and is a mother of five. She was married 22 years and is...

Al Williams
“This administration would rather sell its vacant properties to private developers than house this city’s homeless population. Our protest is...

Rogers
“Poor people instinctively know that we need truly-affordable housing and stable jobs. Developers, builders, and speculators see vacant spaces as...

Danielle Stelluto
“I am a woman, daughter, mother, and friend. I am a full-time student at Hostos College, teaching my kids and...

Sean Lance
“After serving time in the federal pen, I was released to the street with no plan of how to survive....

Jean Rice
Jean was born on July 1st, 1939 in Anderson, South Carolina and was educated in the New York City Public...
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