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 DEDICATED TO ENDING 
HOMELESSNESS
ON LONG ISLAND

LICH is the lead entity addressing homelessness on Long Island. We provide direct care to individuals and families through housing-focused case management, a helpline for navigating resources, and coordinating referrals to homeless-dedicated housing programs.​ 

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OUR APPROACH

The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Logo; red house with a white heart and a black key in the middle

WHAT WE DO

At Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), we connect those experiencing homelessness with the support that assists in exiting the status quo as fast as possible. Learn how we hope to end homelessness.

EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS

Addressing the complexity of homelessness requires strategic and sustainable solutions. At LICH, we believe results prove results. The key to success are research and cross-sector collaboration. 

YOUR IMPACT

Homelessness is experienced by a community. As a community we can all take a part in ending homelessness by getting involved. Take the steps to helping your neighbors today. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 12
    May 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – May 16, 2025, 5:00 PM
    LICH, 600 Albany Ave suite 2, Amityville, NY 11701, USA
    Our pantry is experiencing nearly DOUBLE the requests for nonperishable foods and essential items! Help us restock to continue serving Long Islanders in need.
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 07
    Jun 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    LICH, 600 Albany Ave, Amityville, NY 11701, USA
    There will be a volunteer opportunity in the Boutique AND the Garden, weather permitting.
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  • Thu, Oct 23
    The Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park
    Oct 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA
    The Heritage Club at Bethpage State Park
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  • Thu, Dec 11
    Marriott Melville Long Island
    Dec 11, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Marriott Melville Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA
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THE COALITION

Our History

Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) was originally founded in 1985 as a grassroots local advocacy effort to bring non-profits and other community partners together to unite around the cause of homelessness, seeking to expand and enhance services to meet local needs. ​As a small local entity, LICH has always relied on partnerships and joint efforts in order to adequately provide support for those that were experiencing homelessness on Long Island.

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CONTACT US

600 Albany Avenue Suite 2

Amityville, NY 11701

Phone: 631-464-4314

Fax: 631-464-4319

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