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people experienced homelessness in NYC on a single night in 2024
According to HUD's 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report
158,019
What's
BROKEN

Homelessness in New York (and cities everywhere) is not a
single-issue crisis. It’s due to information gaps, systemic
barriers, economic exclusion, and public neglect.
CTDnyc was built to meet this complexity head-on. We’re
building an infrastructure of support, powered by the
people most affected, led by those who care deeply, AND
designed to restore both access and autonomy.
Homelessness in New York (and cities everywhere) is not a
single-issue crisis. It’s due to information gaps, systemic
barriers, economic exclusion, and public neglect.
CTDnyc was built to meet this complexity head-on. We’re
building an infrastructure of support, powered by the
people most affected, led by those who care deeply, AND
designed to restore both access and autonomy.
Homelessness in New York (and
cities everywhere) is not a
single-issue crisis. It’s due to
information gaps, systemic
barriers, economic exclusion,
and public neglect. CTDnyc was
built to meet this complexity
head-on. We’re building an
infrastructure of support,
powered by the people most
affected, led by those who care
deeply, and designed to restore
both access and autonomy.
Homelessness in New York (and
cities everywhere) is not a
single-issue crisis. It’s due to
information gaps, systemic
barriers, economic exclusion,
and public neglect. CTDnyc was
built to meet this complexity
head-on. We’re building an
infrastructure of support,
powered by the people most
affected, led by those who care
deeply, and designed to restore
both access and autonomy.

Build the platforms that should already exist

Make resources simple to find and easy to navigate

Equip people with tools they shouldn’t have to fight for
Our
Approach
Our Approach
What we’re advocating for
Legal address flexibility for business registration
Tiered fee waivers for startup costs
Alternative ID pathways
Public-private mentorship networks
City-backed microgrant programs
The Impact So Far 20,000+
people have engaged with CTDnyc.
These numbers represent people finding food and shelter when they need it, sharing business ideas they’ve carried for years, and leading change in their own communities.
“This well thought-out app lists resources like shower facilities that I didn’t even know were available.”
Resource App User
“Thank you for creating such a meaningful experience for us. I’ve learned so much and I’m excited to keep building on it.”
CTD Ambassador Participant
“Being unhoused doesn’t mean being without ideas.”
Entrepreneur on Entrepreneurship Without An Address Platform
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