“I Was That Kid.” A New York Real Estate Mogul’s Emerging Giving Focuses on Youth

This article by Ade Adeniji was originally published on Inside Philanthropy Daniel Neiditch is president of River 2 River Realty, a New York-based agency that has been responsible for over $1 billion in acquisitions over the past decade. Boston University graduate Neiditch is also president of Midtown Manhattan’s Atelier Condo, which offers a penthouse that [...]

What Is NYC Doing to Protect the Homeless During COVID-19?

This is one of the worst times to be homeless in New York City. Since the onset of COVID-19, millions of people nationwide have been instructed to retreat to their homes and isolate themselves. In these troubling times, homes have become havens, secure buffer zones that protect us against the transfer of disease.  But some [...]

By | May 18th, 2020|Daniel's Charity Blog, Homelessness|

Can NYC Use Finland’s Model to Solve Homelessness?

In the past several years, homelessness in New York City has reached its highest levels since the Great Depression of the 1930s. As of June 2019, 60,849 homeless people spend each night in New York City’s municipal shelter system, while thousands more unsheltered homeless people sleep in the streets or other public areas. It’s shocking [...]

By | September 23rd, 2019|Daniel Neiditch, Daniel's Charity Blog, Homelessness, New York City|

Checking In on DeBlasio’s Homeless Outreach Overhaul

Homelessness is not a new problem for New York City. But over the years, it has continued to rise, with the troubling trend of families and children being displaced in all corners of the five boroughs. Now, efforts from Mayor de Blasio and the city to overhaul homeless shelters and create affordable housing are underway. [...]

By | November 8th, 2018|Homelessness|

Homeless, Hungry, and In College

It’s nice to have a rosy view of the college years--a time of personal growth and learning. Bright-eyed young people are figuring out who they are or want to be in a world full of opportunities. We often imagine that the stress of college life ends at too much homework or roommate drama. However, for [...]

By | September 10th, 2018|Homelessness|

Is Eliminating Homelessness Possible? These Communities Say Yes

Eradicating homelessness in a community won't protect some of its members from needing to spend a night on the streets. This seems counterintuitive; after all, doesn't eliminating homeless hinge on ending the need for homelessness? In a perfect world, maybe — but we don't live in a utopia, and we're not likely to stumble into [...]

By | June 25th, 2018|Homelessness|

Can Corporate Philanthropy End Homelessness?

Where the public sector falls short, private philanthropy through individual or corporate donors has stepped in to give vital support. In areas like community development, education, and humanitarian aid, corporate philanthropy has demonstrated real value in helping stem the major problems of today. Maybe because it lacks glamor of the arts or the universality of [...]

By | May 1st, 2018|Homelessness|

Homeless Youth – The Invisible Problem

The years between age 18 and 25 are often thought of as the defining times of our lives. These are the years when young people begin to find their place in the world, whether in education, meaningful employment, or starting their own families. Sadly, there’s an overlooked cohort of this age group who are simply [...]

By | January 19th, 2018|Homelessness|

New York’s Homeless Grade Schoolers: a Growing Concern

A mention of New York City’s homeless problem will most likely conjure up an image of a grown man huddled in a corner or sitting on the sidewalk, begging for change. While this may represent the most visually present cohort of the city’s homeless, a disconcertingly fast-growing number of the city’s homeless don’t fit this [...]

By | November 30th, 2017|Homelessness|

How the Homeless Get By When Disaster Strikes

Catastrophic natural disasters like the ones we’ve seen over the past few weeks frequently leave millions of Americans without their homes. This level of destruction and displacement often serves as a great shock to the country at large and millions of charity and governmental dollars go toward helping rebuild what was lost for so many [...]

By | September 18th, 2017|Homelessness|