By Rob Robinson, Urban Pathways Board Member. "Homelessness taught me that being unhoused is not a personal, moral failure. Homelessness is a market failure, a housing problem."
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Giving homeless people stable housing was federal policy for decades. Trump is ending it.
“Housing First has failed because we haven’t fully invested in Housing First,” Shack from Urban Pathways said. “You can’t solve the problem without the resources.”
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Funding Boost Could Fulfill City’s Pledge to Expand Housing for New Yorkers Who Cycle Between Shelter & Jail
“Some of our folks have been in [prison] for decades. They don’t know how to use computers. They don’t know how to use the MTA,” Clark said. “It just looks a little diff ...
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Urban Pathways CEO named to “Above & Beyond” Social Service list
Urban Pathways CEO Frederick Shack has been named to City & State’s 2025 Above & Beyond Social Service list, recognizing leaders making a lasting impact in New York.
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Urban Pathways’ Fred Shack and Gary Jenkins share Housing First model
Urban Pathways CEO Fred Shack and CAO Gary Jenkins joined NY1’s In Focus with Cheryl Wills to discuss the Housing First model, the growing need for supportive housing, and how i ...
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Opinion: It’s Time to Pass the Homeless Protection Act
"The stark truth becomes clear: violence is a constant threat for people experiencing homelessness. And as often is the case, stigma distorts the truth. Stigma drives the narrativ ...
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Your Current Circumstance is Not Your Final Circumstance
This week, we are joined by Gary P. Jenkins—Chief Administrative Officer of Urban Pathways and former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services. He shares ...
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Motivational Interviewing as the Cornerstone of Engagement
Unlike traditional models that train only clinical staff in specialized techniques, Urban Pathways has committed to providing training across all employee roles, from maintenance ...
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Urban Pathways CAO, Gary P. Jenkins, talks homelessness and solutions
"There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to homelessness. Every person has a different story, a different need—and deserves a tailored solution." Our Chief Administrative Office ...
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Urban Pathways and The Children’s Village Build New Housing Initiative
“The upcoming housing complex will provide new pathways to homes for people who have experienced homelessness.”
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Urban Pathways CEO and others call to reform the payment system for city contracts granted to nonprofits
“There’s no accountability to meet their obligations,” Shack said. “The city has no consequences for failure to pay.”
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Remembering the Homeless New Yorkers Lost Last Year
"'Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day' has taken place every December for more than 20 years. The event serves both to remember and mourn those who died, and as a stark reminder of h ...
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Ending homelessness, one person at a time: An interview with Frederick Shack, CEO of Urban Pathways
"There are more than an estimated 4,100 unhoused persons living on the streets of New York City, according to the most recent federally-mandated Homeless Outreach Population Estim ...
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Since 1975, Urban Pathways has been combatting homelessness through housing and support services, while advocating for systemic change. Read more about our history and mission.
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