As a Crisis Brews, Your Support Helps Us Meet It

Domestic violence rates in New York City remain “stubbornly high” after the pandemic, particularly compared to the dramatic drops in other violent crime. One in five families with children in shelters report domestic violence as the main cause of their homelessness. Add in a shortage of affordable housing, and it's clear why family homelessness is at historic highs— and why the city now faces a humanitarian crisis.