The interfaith assembly and our allies are very concerned with plans that the NYC Department of Homeless Services has proposed for a restructuring of the system of drop in centers and the faith based shelter network that has, for over 25 years, been providing overnight shelter for those referred by these drop in centers.

For a good article on this issue, please read Homeless Advocates Criticize New DHS Rules [1].

Primary Concerns [2] of the Emergency Shetler Network.

Emergency Shelter Network Public Policy Platform [3] for New York City.