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Cuts could worsen LI homelessness
In a guest essay published today in Newsday , Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Executive Director, Greta Guarton, LMSW, writes...
Team LICH
1 day ago1 min read
Newsday Article on Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program Sunsetting
The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program, launched in 2021 under the American Rescue Plan, helped Long Islanders exit homelessness....
Team LICH
May 211 min read
Women’s Groups Support Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in 2025
LICH is fortunate to collaborate with wonderful women’s groups throughout Long Island. So far in 2025, we have received fantastic support...
Team LICH
May 132 min read
LICH 1st Annual 5K: Milo's Run for the Homeless Raises Awareness and Support!
Milo design by TJ Fazio On April 26th at Belmont Lake State Park, LICH supporters braved the rain and wind for our first annual...
Team LICH
May 61 min read
Lighthouse Theater Raises over $12,000 for the Coalition!
This March, the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless was honored to partner with The Lighthouse Theater Company during their...
Team LICH
May 51 min read
Into the Woods: How Lighthouse Theatre is supporting the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in March 2025
Lighthouse Theatre is a Long Island-based theatre company that harnesses the transformative power of theatre to raise money and...
Team LICH
Mar 51 min read
Estée Lauder Companies and Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Collaboration: Shop with Purpose in March 2025
Beautiful Impact! Join us at Estee Lauder Companies' The Cosmetics Warehouse to shop with purpose and support the homeless. Spend $100...
Team LICH
Feb 271 min read
LICH Counts the Unhoused and Unsheltered of Long Island
Kathleen Gavigan-Post and Eira Severino, to her left, street outreach specialists for the Amityville-based Long Island Coalition for the...
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Feb 52 min read
“We’ve lost a couple of people – dying right out here in these streets, freezing to death” - Ella Scipp, LICH
News 12 Long Island’s Cecilia Dowd caught up with Ella Scipp, Senior Street Outreach Specialist at the Long Island Coalition for the...
gguarton
Jan 221 min read
36th Annual Keys for the Homeless Conference
The 36th Annual Keys for the Homeless Conference , held on December 19th at the Marriott Melville, brought more than 200 professionals,...
gguarton
Dec 23, 20242 min read
People + Pets Holiday Photos
Did you know that many people experiencing homelessness don’t enter shelters because their pets can’t join them? LICH outreach staff...
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Dec 23, 20241 min read
LICH Outreach Featured on News 12 Long Island
As temperatures plunged on Long Island , Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Street Outreach Specialist Erin Tittmann was in...
gguarton
Dec 4, 20241 min read
LICH 2023-24 Annual Report Released on Giving Tuesday!
Each year, #GivingTuesday helps kick-off seasonal philanthropy, and the Coalition was proud to release our Annual Report for the...
gguarton
Dec 4, 20242 min read
Time Traveling for Good!
The Time Traveling Trio is a band whose mission is to serve Long Island communities through music and partnerships with organizations...
gguarton
Dec 2, 20241 min read
Stuff the Pantry Celebration
On Saturday, November 23rd, the Coalition hosted our very first Stuff the Pantry Celebration. We are thrilled to report that the event...
gguarton
Nov 26, 20241 min read
LICH Summer to Fall 2024
I want to express my gratitude for a wonderful summer of support, as September is shaping up to be a great start to the season of thanks.
gguarton
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Sort and Pack 2024
Back Pack Pirates camp for children experiencing homelessness on Long Island. This event is at the heart of our mission.
gguarton
Oct 18, 20242 min read
“It can happen to anyone.”
Homelessness can happen to anyone, and as fellow Long Islanders, we know that everyone, regardless of background, beliefs, or experiences.
gguarton
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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