NYC seeks volunteers for overnight count as Mamdani begins to tackle homelessness

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is calling on New Yorkers to join forces in counting the city's homeless population. As part of its efforts to bolster homeless outreach services, the city needs volunteers for an annual point-in-time tally of people living on the streets.

The federal government requires cities receiving federal funding to conduct this count, which helps cities allocate resources and services more effectively. Last year, there were approximately 4,500 homeless New Yorkers on the streets, with 360 fewer than in 2022.

New York City's homeless population is unique compared to other major cities due to its right-to-shelter mandate, which ensures a bed for anyone who asks. However, about 3% of homeless individuals live on the streets, whereas in Los Angeles, it's around 70%.

The Department of Social Services has focused on increasing Safe Haven and stabilization beds with more relaxed rules than traditional shelters. In the past year, the agency helped connect over 1,000 formerly homeless people to permanent homes.

As the city navigates federal actions that threaten its safety net, Commissioner Molly Wasow Park emphasized the need for continued commitment to protecting vulnerable populations. Volunteers are needed to help count homeless individuals on the subway, streets, and parks from January 27th onwards.

To participate in the overnight count, which takes place from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., interested New Yorkers can sign up online.
 
I'm thinking its kinda crazy how NYCs homeless population is actually better off compared to other major cities 🤯. I mean, with that right-to-shelter mandate in place, they've got a pretty solid system going on. It's not perfect by any means, but at least everyone's got a roof over their head, even if its not always stable. And on the flip side, LA's homeless population is like a whole different story 🤷‍♂️. The fact that 70% of people living on the streets in LA are actually sleeping outdoors is just heartbreaking.

I'm all for supporting our city's efforts to increase Safe Haven beds and get more people off the streets, though 👍. And its great to see the Department of Social Services making progress with those 1,000+ people who got connected to permanent homes. Now, I'm not sure about this point-in-time count thing, but if it helps us better understand the scope of the issue and allocate resources more effectively, then Im down 🤝.
 
omg i feel like every year its the same thing - we gotta count all these ppl on the streets 🤦‍♀️ & then what r we doin with the numbers??? i mean idk if its good or bad but im thinkin its kinda weird that theres a right-to-shelter mandate in nyc but like 3% of homeless ppl are still out there livin' on the streets 😕. and can u imagine havin to count people all night long 🤯? anyway i guess its cool that commissioner park is speakin out about protectin these vulnerable ppl 💖, so yeah if ur interested in joinin the count maybe sign up online 📅
 
I'm so down for this! 🤩 I think its awesome that NYC is taking initiative to tackle homelessness head-on. The point-in-time count sounds like such an important thing - we need to know how many people are struggling on the streets so we can give them the right resources. The fact that 1,000 people have been helped find permanent homes in just a year? Mind blown! 🤯 Its crazy to think that some cities have it way harder than NYC when it comes to homelessness. I'm definitely signing up to volunteer and help count those people on the streets. It's going to be an eye-opener for me, thats for sure! Let's make a difference in our city! 💖
 
I'm really concerned about the homelessness issue here 🤕. I mean, we're one of the most progressive cities in the world and we still have people living on the streets? It's crazy! We need more than just temporary solutions like stabilization beds to fix this problem for good. I think our right-to-shelter mandate is a great start, but we need to make sure it's not just a pipe dream. I'm volunteering for the count, and hopefully, we can get some real data on how many people are struggling to get back on their feet. 💡 We should be using this info to create more permanent solutions, like affordable housing and job training programs. Otherwise, we're just kicking the can down the road 🗑️.
 
🤝 I think it's awesome that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging everyone to come together and help count the homeless population - it's like we're all doing our part for the community 🌎. The point-in-time tally really helps cities like New York City plan better for people who are struggling, you know? And the fact that they're focusing on increasing Safe Haven beds with more relaxed rules is a great move 👍. It's not an easy task, but if we all pitch in, I think we can make a real difference 💖.
 
I'm really concerned about the city's efforts to track down homeless folks 🤕. Like, I get it, we need to figure out how many people are on the streets so we can allocate resources, but it feels like the government is just using this count as an excuse to cut services and stuff... We already know NYC has a right-to-shelter policy, which means we gotta provide beds for anyone who asks 🛋️. But at the same time, not everyone lives on the streets - about 3% of homeless people are actually couch surfing in others' homes.

What I'd really like to see is more support for Safe Haven and stabilization beds, you know, the ones that let people relax with a little less scrutiny 🌈. We've already seen some positive changes, like connecting over 1,000 formerly homeless people to permanent homes - now we just need to make sure those services stay strong 🚧
 
I'm so glad they're doing this count - it's like we're all in this together, you know? 🤝 I mean, it's crazy how the homeless population has dropped by 360 people, but we still gotta work together to make sure everyone has a place to call home. And those Safe Haven beds? Game-changer! 💡 It's awesome that they've helped connect so many people to permanent homes already. We should be proud of our city for making progress like this. Plus, volunteering for the count is a great way to give back and make a difference in someone's life - even if it's just counting them on the subway 🚂. Let's get out there and show some love! ❤️
 
I'm all about this point-in-time tally 🤝🏻 #CountingTogether. The fact that NYC's homeless population is unique due to its right-to-shelter mandate is wild, but the stats are straight fire 🔥 #HomelessnessAwareness. I feel for those struggling on the streets, and it's great to see the city taking proactive steps to connect people with permanent homes 🏠💕 #SafeHaven. As a volunteer, you'll be helping make a real difference in someone's life - what's not to sign up for? 😊 #MakeADifferenceNYC. Let's come together to count those who need our help and support 🤝🌎 #CommunityFirst.
 
I'm so worried about our homeless population 🤕, especially with the federal funding requirements. I mean, we're already doing so much for them with Safe Haven and all, but it's not just about providing beds, it's about getting people off the streets in the first place. Have you seen those videos of people living on the subway? It's like, what are we even doing here?! 🤷‍♀️ We need to do better, that's for sure. And I love how Commissioner Park is emphasizing the importance of protecting our vulnerable populations - let's keep supporting each other! ❤️
 
Man, 4500 people living on the streets? That's crazy 🤯. I mean, we're trying to help and all, but it feels like we're just treating the symptoms instead of getting at the root cause. It's wild that LA has a homeless population that's literally 15 times smaller than ours, despite having way more money 💸.

I'm down to volunteer and all, but can we please talk about the fact that our right-to-shelter mandate is actually kinda flawed? I mean, it sounds good on paper, but does it really solve anything? We need to think about how we're doing this, you know? Like, what's going on with all these "Safe Haven" beds? Are they even helping people or just pushing them around? 🤔

And can we please get more support from the feds? It feels like we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of funding and bureaucratic red tape. I'm all for giving people a home, but let's be real, it's not that easy 💪.

Anyway, I'll sign up to volunteer, but can we at least try to make some actual changes instead of just counting people on the streets? 🙏
 
Yooo I'm all about supporting our homeless fam in NYC 👍! The fact that we're still counting people on the streets is crazy, but at least the city's trying to make a change 🤝. I wish they could get more volunteers, though - 1,000 people helped find permanent homes last year is awesome, but I'm sure there are many more out there who need help 😊. We should all try to be part of this count in January - it might not be the most glamorous task, but every little bit counts 💯!
 
I think its really interesting that the city is trying to count the homeless population, I mean, its like a big puzzle and we need more data to figure out whats going on with our services. The fact that we have a right-to-shelter mandate in NYC is super unique compared to other cities, but at the same time, its frustrating to see people living on the streets even with all these resources available. Its also cool to see that theyre trying to increase Safe Haven beds and connect people to permanent homes, thats like a big win for the community. I think volunteering for this count is a great way to get involved and make a difference, we should totally sign up and help out 🤝
 
I'm not sure I get the hype around this point-in-time count thingy... 🤔 It just feels like another way for the city to collect data on people who are already struggling. And what's with all these new services and beds? Sounds like a Band-Aid solution to me. I mean, where's the real support for getting people off the streets in the first place? It's just more of the same bureaucratic nonsense, if you ask me... 🙄
 
OMG u guys 4real NYCs homelessness probs r so complex! 🤯 i mean therz dis right2shelter mandate whch ensures a bed 4 anyone who asks, but at the same time, like 3% of homeless ppl r livin on the streets lol. its like, why cant we just have more stabelization beds? 🙄 the city's doin somethin rite btw with Safe Haven and all, helped like 1000 ppl find perm homes in da past year. but still, we gotta count those homeless individuals on Jan 27th, so we can alloc resources better. 💡 volunteers needed! u can sign up online. 🎉
 
OMG u guys! 🤩 I'm literally so passionate about this count 📊💖! As a huge fan of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's admin 💖, I know they're all about helping those in need ❤️. Like, have u seen the stats on homelessness in NYC? 4,500 people livin on the streets is just heartbreaking 😔. But I love how the city's got a right-to-shelter mandate - it's like, every person deserves a place to stay 🏠! And with Safe Haven and stabilization beds, we're talkin more relaxed rules for those in need 🤝. Plus, the fact that over 1,000 people have been connected to permanent homes is just AMAZING 💯! So yeah, I'm def signin up to volunteer for this count 📚💼 - let's get to work, NYC! We can make a difference, one person at a time ❤️.
 
🤔 I'm telling you, something fishy is going on here... like, what's really being counted? 🚫 Are we talking about actual homeless people or just some new way for the city to "track" us? 💡 And 3% of homeless individuals living on the streets in New York City seems way too low to me. I mean, have they even looked at the stats from LA? That's like saying most people are fine when in reality, a lot are struggling. 🤷‍♀️ And don't even get me started on this "point-in-time tally" thing... sounds like some kind of data mining operation to me 😳. I'm gonna sign up for that count, but only because I want to know the truth and not just spread propaganda. 📊
 
🤝 just saw that they need volunteers to count homeless ppl in NYC... feels kinda weird, i mean its not like we're gonna find someone who doesn't know their own city, but at the same time it's good that they wanna make sure ppl get the help they need... hope they get some decent results from this count 📊
 
It's crazy how NYC is dealing with its homelessness issue 🤯. I mean, on one hand, it's awesome that they're trying to increase services like Safe Haven and stabilization beds for people in need 😊. But at the same time, 4,500 homeless people living on the streets? That's just heartbreaking 🤕.

And what really stands out is how NYC's approach is different from other major cities. I mean, who needs 70% of their homeless population living on the streets like LA does? 😳 It's like they're trying to do things differently and put more people first ❤️.

I'm glad the city is reaching out for volunteers to help with the point-in-time count 📊. I think it's super important that we look at homelessness from different angles and not just focus on numbers, but also on providing real support and resources 🤝. Can't wait to see how this year's count goes! 💡
 
I'm so worried about our homeless friends 🤕. I think it's amazing that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging us all to get involved in counting those who are struggling on the streets. We gotta take care of each other, you know? As a wellness guru, I'm all about self-love and compassion, and this initiative feels like such an important step towards building community.

I mean, 3% might not seem like a lot, but it's still thousands of people we're talking about 🤯. And the fact that NYC has this right-to-shelter mandate is pretty cool – I wish more cities had something similar! Los Angeles being way worse with its homeless population on the streets is just heartbreaking 😔.

Let's get those volunteers out there and make a real difference, you guys 💪. It's not just about counting people; it's about showing them we care 🤗.
 
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