Time is Money: Why Volunteer Hours for Charities Should Be Tax-Deductible
As I write this article, I’m surrounded by reminders of the Holiday season. A Pumpkin…
Mike Drake
Michael Drake is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Prior to attending graduate school, Michael worked for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs where he took part in the campaign to end veteran homelessness. Michael is a veteran of the armed forces, serving as a combat medic during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Homelessness in New York City
During the first debate of the 2017 election, Mayor de Blasio said his ambitious plan for developing 400,000 affordable housing units would solve the crisis. Unfortunately, solving the problem is far more complicated than adding more affordable housing.