Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter is the result of the dedication and generosity of numerous New Yorkers. Many thanks are extended to:

• Lilliam Barrios-Paoli, Peter Madonia, and William C. Rudin for their leadership in co-chairing the planning and initiative development process;

• The commissioners and their staff members at participating agencies;

• Presenters and special guests at the planning conference;

• The homeless and formerly homeless individuals who offered input throughout the process;

• All the other experts who donated their time to working with the task forces;

• Nan Roman and the National Alliance to End Homelessness for their advocacy and support; and

• Philip Mangano, Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, for his guidance and support.

The City of New York is grateful to the following organizations and individuals for their support and donations:

• The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
• The Association for a Better New York
• B.R. Guest, Inc.
• Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
• John P.Curran
• John Feerick
• The New York Community Trust
• The New York Times Foundation, Inc.
• The Rockefeller Foundation
• The Sirus Fund
• The Starr Foundation
• United Way of New York City

Special thanks go to members of the coordinating committee for their leadership and insight, and to all the task force members for their willingness to share their knowledge and work tirelessly towards the completion of the plan. A detailed list of the coordinatin committee and task force participants is included in the appendices.