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The rapper shares a fond memory of a volunteer who paid for his movie ticket when he was a kid experiencing homelessness.

The changes are driven by a significant expansion of the organization’s program services, affordable housing development pipeline, philanthropy, and public policy infrastructure over the last five years.

VOA-GNY celebrates New Jersey’s enactment of the Municipal Housing Trust Fund and Code Red, landmark laws that strengthen local homelessness prevention efforts and protect people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat and poor air quality.

VOA-GNY responds to Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State, applauding proposals that expand rent freeze programs for seniors and people with disabilities, strengthen food assistance, and expedite affordable housing, while urging deeper investment in people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence survivors, and the human services workforce.

VOA-GNY testified in support of Code Red (S2346/A2258), which would guarantee access to cooling centers during dangerous heat and poor air quality to protect people experiencing homelessness and others at heightened risk, including those taking psychiatric medications.

VOA-GNY’s transition recommendations for the Mayor-elect to reduce homelessness, expand affordable and supportive housing, strengthen access to public benefits and rental assistance, and partner with nonprofits to improve housing, health, and wealth outcomes across New York City.

VOA-GNY testified before the New York City Council on improving the CityFHEPS rental assistance program so all eligible households can attain and sustain permanent housing across the city.

Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg, President and CEO of VOA-GNY, was recognized in PoliticsNY and amNY’s 2025 Nonprofit Power Players list.