Homeless Services United joined the Day Care Council of New York and Henry Street Settlement in a new City Limits op-ed examining one of the most overlooked barriers facing families in shelter: childcare that disappears just when they need
Understand how New York City is investing in shelter, social services, and housing development On June 30th, Mayor Mamdani and the City Council agreed on a $125.8 billion FY27 budget for New York City. This includes the CityFHEPS expansion,…
Nonprofit leaders, clinicians, and government officials gathered in New York City for Homeless Services United’s From Crisis to Connection policy forum to discuss improving care for people experiencing the most complex forms of homelessness…
We are excited to invite you to our 2025 HSU Gala and Awards Reception themed “United We Stand”, where we will be honoring outstanding leaders in our industry. We support our members to ensure they have the tools they need to provide qualit…
Homeless Services United Calls on Mayor Mamdani to Implement CityFHEPS Expansion as Required by Law New York, NY — Homeless Services United (HSU) is calling on Mayor Mamdani to immediately implement the CityFHEPS expansion that is required
We are excited to invite you to our 2025 HSU Gala and Awards Reception themed “United We Stand”, where we will be honoring outstanding leaders in our industry. We support our members to ensure they have the tools they need to provide qualit…
We spoke with Rahdel Sharbaan, Associate Director at the Gates Avenue Transitional Residence, about his day-to-day responsibilities, what brought him to this work, and what inspires him to keep going. HSU: Can you share a bit about your bac…
We spoke with Noah Perkins-Cohen, a Community Organizer at Urban Pathways, about his day-to-day responsibilities, what brought him to this work, and what inspires him to keep going. HSU: Can you share a bit about your background and how you…
New York City is at a turning point on homelessness. In a new op-ed in City Limits, Homeless Services United Executive Director Kristin Miller writes about what the incoming Mamdani administration will inherit: a shelter system serving roug…
Homeless Services United (HSU) is deeply concerned about the sharp policy shift announced in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) FY2025 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which would destabilize community infrastr…
Lakeisha Smith is a Senior Housing Specialist at Providence House. We asked her about her experiences working in the shelter system, and what Lakeisha’s work means to both her and her clients. HSU: Can you share a bit about your background
Paula Laidley is the Program Director at the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS)’s Washington Street Safe Haven. We asked her about her experiences working in the shelter system, and what Paula’s work means to her and her clients. HS…