Manuel Rivera: Housing Stability Is the Foundation for Every Other Fight
Manuel Rivera, housing advocate and GMHC board leader from New York, explains why local action on affordable housing protects families in crisis.
The Fight Starts Where People Live
New York, USA, Jun 27, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Housing instability is not just about losing a roof. It is about losing health care appointments, job opportunities, and the ability to stay connected to school and community. For thousands of New York City families, the struggle to find and keep affordable housing threatens every other aspect of daily life.
Manuel Rivera, Chairperson of the Consumer Advisory Board and Board of Directors at GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis), has spent decades addressing this reality. Raised in public housing in New York City, he learned early that secure housing is the foundation for eve...
