And the biggest program to help those in need of homes — the federal housing voucher system — isn't keeping up. With city shelters struggling, the government has set up more than 200 emergency shelters to house migrants, including in former jails and hotels. Greenberg said he decided to seek out homeless voucher holders after hearing from those who'd had an excruciating time finding an apartment. Ed Jones/Getty ImagesThe Interfaith Assembly set up a pilot program about six months ago to help homeless voucher holders find homes. Advertisement"I've spoken to landlords who want housing voucher holders, who've experienced some real damage to their apartments," Greenberg said.

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