Picture the Homeless is an American homeless

Homelessness

Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...

 person led rights organization based in the Bronx, New York. It focuses on human rights, housing, against police abuse and other social justice issues.

Profile

Picture the Homeless is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to end homelessness. It believes that people who are homeless must become an organized, effective voice for systemic change. PTH attempts to develop leadership among homeless people to impact policies and systems that affect the lives of homeless people. They also endeavor to create space for homeless people, and their agenda, within the broader social justice movement.

Campaigns

• Civil Rights - Picture the Homeless is involved in a number of civil rights campaigns with a large focus on anti-police brutality protests and court cases.

• Housing - The organization believes that housing is a human right and that access to housing is in crisis in New York City. Their campaigns have included fighting for affordable housing. Their actions have included occupying buildings and vacant lots.

International Connections

In 2009 four members of Picture the Homeless traveled to Budapest, Hungary to meet
homeless and non-homeless activists, present the work of organizing homeless people in New York
and to mutually exchange experiences. In Budapest, Picture the Homeless was instrumental in
founding Hungary’s first homeless-led advocacy group called A Város Mindenkié (The City is For All

The City is For All

The City is For All is a volunteer based grassroots organization operating in Budapest , in which homeless and non-homeless activists work together for housing rights and social justice....

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