Counter Convention: Facilitating Protest Around the Republican National Convention
Stranded?
If you are stranded in NYC because you missed your ride or didn't know you were going to be held for 48 hours for walking down the sidewalk, get in touch. The Housing Committee is still here for you. Email: rnchousing@yahoo.com
Hotline: 212.696.6625

Housing Resources

If you have space to house people, whether in a church, collective space or your private apartment or if you are looking to house a group of people visiting from out of town for the protests, please use the Counter Convention Housing Board.

The following resources are working specifically on securing housing for folks visiting NYC this fall to protest the Republican National Convention:

Housing Working Group - reaching out to religious spaces to open as many doors as possible to out of town activists. They need your help.

RNCNotWelcome's Housing Resources - Many great links and resources for housing in New York City.

Camp Shutdown - Information on camping specific to activists and organizers.

Cheap accommodations in New York City:

Brecht Forum Lodging Guide - an excellent comprehensive guide

YMCA Finder

NYC Hostel Database

Arron's NYC Hostel List

Camping:

Floydd Bennet Field and Sandy Hook (Brooklyn)

Pine Barrens (Long Island)

About.com on Long Island Camping

Long Island Campgrounds