Homeless Services United
@hsunitedorg.bsky.social
Homeless Services United is a coalition of New York City based non-profit providers that advocate for effective solutions to the homelessness crisis in NYC.
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Homelessness doesn’t always look like you think.”
In NYC, 70% of shelter residents are families with children.
It’s a housing issue. A family issue.
Let’s reshape the public conversation.
In NYC, 70% of shelter residents are families with children.
It’s a housing issue. A family issue.
Let’s reshape the public conversation.
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Homelessness doesn’t always look like you think.”
In NYC, 70% of shelter residents are families with children.
It’s a housing issue. A family issue.
Let’s reshape the public conversation.
In NYC, 70% of shelter residents are families with children.
It’s a housing issue. A family issue.
Let’s reshape the public conversation.
Happy Thanksgiving from Homeless Services United. Today we’re especially grateful for our member organizations and frontline workers in shelters, outreach, drop-ins, pantries and prevention programs—keeping New Yorkers housed, safe and seen. Thank you.
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Homeless Services United. Today we’re especially grateful for our member organizations and frontline workers in shelters, outreach, drop-ins, pantries and prevention programs—keeping New Yorkers housed, safe and seen. Thank you.
10,000 Thanksgiving meals.
Prepared with care.
Headed to shelters across NYC.
Huge thanks to Healthy Heart Food Service for showing up in a big way this year. 🧡
Prepared with care.
Headed to shelters across NYC.
Huge thanks to Healthy Heart Food Service for showing up in a big way this year. 🧡
November 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
10,000 Thanksgiving meals.
Prepared with care.
Headed to shelters across NYC.
Huge thanks to Healthy Heart Food Service for showing up in a big way this year. 🧡
Prepared with care.
Headed to shelters across NYC.
Huge thanks to Healthy Heart Food Service for showing up in a big way this year. 🧡
Brianna Oyeyemi, LMSW, Program Director of Outreach at Breaking Ground, centers harm reduction and trauma-informed care in her work. From long-term street engagement to clinical assessments, she helps clients take the next step—on their terms.
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Brianna Oyeyemi, LMSW, Program Director of Outreach at Breaking Ground, centers harm reduction and trauma-informed care in her work. From long-term street engagement to clinical assessments, she helps clients take the next step—on their terms.
Mon, Dec 1 — NYC AIDS Memorial (7th Ave & Greenwich Ave). Arrive 11:30 AM. Reading of the Names + press conference at 12 PM → march to Stonewall Inn → rally → march back. Names continue until 6 PM, then candlelight vigil. Info: actionnetwork.org/events/world-aids-day-reading-of-the-names-2
World AIDS Day Reading of the Names
World AIDS Day is a day to memorialize those we have lost to HIV/AIDS and recommit to our goals to ending the epidemic. We have not yet ended HIV/AIDS because we have not ended homelessness, a crisis ...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mon, Dec 1 — NYC AIDS Memorial (7th Ave & Greenwich Ave). Arrive 11:30 AM. Reading of the Names + press conference at 12 PM → march to Stonewall Inn → rally → march back. Names continue until 6 PM, then candlelight vigil. Info: actionnetwork.org/events/world-aids-day-reading-of-the-names-2
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Proud member of Homeless Services United @hsunitedorg.bsky.social to strengthen advocacy and support for New Yorkers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Together, we’re expanding access to housing, services & opportunity because everyone deserves a safe, stable home. 💙 #EndHomelessness
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Proud member of Homeless Services United @hsunitedorg.bsky.social to strengthen advocacy and support for New Yorkers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Together, we’re expanding access to housing, services & opportunity because everyone deserves a safe, stable home. 💙 #EndHomelessness
At SOMOS PR, join HSU’s ED Kristin Miller for Keeping New York Housed—how federal safety‑net cuts could hit NY and what solutions we need now. Thu, Nov 6 • 10:30–11:45 AM (local) • El Caribe Hilton, Room 10. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Epstein, Raga & Torres.
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
At SOMOS PR, join HSU’s ED Kristin Miller for Keeping New York Housed—how federal safety‑net cuts could hit NY and what solutions we need now. Thu, Nov 6 • 10:30–11:45 AM (local) • El Caribe Hilton, Room 10. Sponsored by Assemblymembers Epstein, Raga & Torres.
Kenya found peace at Goddard Riverside’s Stephan Russo Residence — a permanent supportive housing community helping New Yorkers heal and rebuild their lives.
🏠 54 units of dignified housing.
💕On-site care and harm reduction services.
❤️ A model for ending street homelessness in NYC.
🏠 54 units of dignified housing.
💕On-site care and harm reduction services.
❤️ A model for ending street homelessness in NYC.
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Kenya found peace at Goddard Riverside’s Stephan Russo Residence — a permanent supportive housing community helping New Yorkers heal and rebuild their lives.
🏠 54 units of dignified housing.
💕On-site care and harm reduction services.
❤️ A model for ending street homelessness in NYC.
🏠 54 units of dignified housing.
💕On-site care and harm reduction services.
❤️ A model for ending street homelessness in NYC.
Raised in the Bronx, Stanley Vargas has dedicated his career to helping New Yorkers find stability and housing.
Now Director of Social Services at BronxWorks WASH, his leadership and compassion continue to uplift the community.
Honored at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
Now Director of Social Services at BronxWorks WASH, his leadership and compassion continue to uplift the community.
Honored at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
October 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Raised in the Bronx, Stanley Vargas has dedicated his career to helping New Yorkers find stability and housing.
Now Director of Social Services at BronxWorks WASH, his leadership and compassion continue to uplift the community.
Honored at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
Now Director of Social Services at BronxWorks WASH, his leadership and compassion continue to uplift the community.
Honored at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
HSU’s Mayoral Platform 2025 proposes 5 reforms to end homelessness in NYC — improving shelters, funding nonprofits fairly, streamlining housing, and expanding workforce programs.
Evidence-based. Dignity-centered. Ready for action.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43Clt8H
Evidence-based. Dignity-centered. Ready for action.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43Clt8H
October 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
HSU’s Mayoral Platform 2025 proposes 5 reforms to end homelessness in NYC — improving shelters, funding nonprofits fairly, streamlining housing, and expanding workforce programs.
Evidence-based. Dignity-centered. Ready for action.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43Clt8H
Evidence-based. Dignity-centered. Ready for action.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/43Clt8H
With nearly 25 years at Harlem’s 126th Street Shelter, Stephanie Doe has been the heart of social services for single adult women.
Her leadership and compassion have guided both clients and colleagues through change. We were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽
@sus-org.bsky.social
Her leadership and compassion have guided both clients and colleagues through change. We were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽
@sus-org.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
With nearly 25 years at Harlem’s 126th Street Shelter, Stephanie Doe has been the heart of social services for single adult women.
Her leadership and compassion have guided both clients and colleagues through change. We were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽
@sus-org.bsky.social
Her leadership and compassion have guided both clients and colleagues through change. We were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽
@sus-org.bsky.social
For more than 11 years, Shaunay has been a cornerstone at Prospect Place, helping women find stability and supportive housing.
Her mentorship, compassion, and persistence have changed lives — and we were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
Her mentorship, compassion, and persistence have changed lives — and we were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
For more than 11 years, Shaunay has been a cornerstone at Prospect Place, helping women find stability and supportive housing.
Her mentorship, compassion, and persistence have changed lives — and we were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
Her mentorship, compassion, and persistence have changed lives — and we were proud to honor her at the HSU Gala. 💜👏🏽🏠
Canuella “Connie” Micheal’s leadership at BRC’s Beaver Pond Residence has transformed the program in just two years.
Promoted from Clinical Coordinator to Assistant Director, she’s led with compassion, calm, and commitment.
We were honored to celebrate her at the HSU Gala 💜👏🏽
Promoted from Clinical Coordinator to Assistant Director, she’s led with compassion, calm, and commitment.
We were honored to celebrate her at the HSU Gala 💜👏🏽
October 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Canuella “Connie” Micheal’s leadership at BRC’s Beaver Pond Residence has transformed the program in just two years.
Promoted from Clinical Coordinator to Assistant Director, she’s led with compassion, calm, and commitment.
We were honored to celebrate her at the HSU Gala 💜👏🏽
Promoted from Clinical Coordinator to Assistant Director, she’s led with compassion, calm, and commitment.
We were honored to celebrate her at the HSU Gala 💜👏🏽
For 20 years at CAMBA’s Park Slope Women’s Shelter, Beekram “Ritchie” Ramlakhan has been a mentor, leader, and cornerstone of the community.
We proudly honored him at this year’s HSU Gala for his unwavering dedication. 👏🏽💜🏠
@cambainc.bsky.social
We proudly honored him at this year’s HSU Gala for his unwavering dedication. 👏🏽💜🏠
@cambainc.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
For 20 years at CAMBA’s Park Slope Women’s Shelter, Beekram “Ritchie” Ramlakhan has been a mentor, leader, and cornerstone of the community.
We proudly honored him at this year’s HSU Gala for his unwavering dedication. 👏🏽💜🏠
@cambainc.bsky.social
We proudly honored him at this year’s HSU Gala for his unwavering dedication. 👏🏽💜🏠
@cambainc.bsky.social
From intern to Senior Case Manager at Nazareth Housing, Stephanie’s career reflects persistence and compassion in action.
We proudly honored her at the HSU Gala as a Neighborhood Defender for Excellence in Homeless Prevention.
We proudly honored her at the HSU Gala as a Neighborhood Defender for Excellence in Homeless Prevention.
September 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
From intern to Senior Case Manager at Nazareth Housing, Stephanie’s career reflects persistence and compassion in action.
We proudly honored her at the HSU Gala as a Neighborhood Defender for Excellence in Homeless Prevention.
We proudly honored her at the HSU Gala as a Neighborhood Defender for Excellence in Homeless Prevention.
At our NYC rally, the chant rang out: Housing is a human right. 🗽✊🏽
Every voice matters. Together we can create housing solutions rooted in dignity + equity.
#HSUnitedVoices #HousingJustice
Every voice matters. Together we can create housing solutions rooted in dignity + equity.
#HSUnitedVoices #HousingJustice
September 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
At our NYC rally, the chant rang out: Housing is a human right. 🗽✊🏽
Every voice matters. Together we can create housing solutions rooted in dignity + equity.
#HSUnitedVoices #HousingJustice
Every voice matters. Together we can create housing solutions rooted in dignity + equity.
#HSUnitedVoices #HousingJustice
New Yorkers rallied at City Hall to protect the supports that keep our communities safe: housing, food, and healthcare.
These basics are under threat — but our coalition stands strong.
✊🏽 #NYC #StopTheCuts #HousingJustice
September 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New Yorkers rallied at City Hall to protect the supports that keep our communities safe: housing, food, and healthcare.
These basics are under threat — but our coalition stands strong.
✊🏽 #NYC #StopTheCuts #HousingJustice
Kadija Still of NYDIS shows what it means to lead with compassion: meeting people where they are, listening deeply, and building solutions that last.
This is what our coalition looks like in action.” #Homelessness #Solutions #NYC
This is what our coalition looks like in action.” #Homelessness #Solutions #NYC
September 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Kadija Still of NYDIS shows what it means to lead with compassion: meeting people where they are, listening deeply, and building solutions that last.
This is what our coalition looks like in action.” #Homelessness #Solutions #NYC
This is what our coalition looks like in action.” #Homelessness #Solutions #NYC
United, we create change. 💙
This year’s HSU Gala will bring our community together to celebrate progress, honor our frontline leaders, and recommit to the mission of ending homelessness in NYC.
✨ Be part of this night
hsu.swoogo.com/gala2025/begin
This year’s HSU Gala will bring our community together to celebrate progress, honor our frontline leaders, and recommit to the mission of ending homelessness in NYC.
✨ Be part of this night
hsu.swoogo.com/gala2025/begin
September 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
United, we create change. 💙
This year’s HSU Gala will bring our community together to celebrate progress, honor our frontline leaders, and recommit to the mission of ending homelessness in NYC.
✨ Be part of this night
hsu.swoogo.com/gala2025/begin
This year’s HSU Gala will bring our community together to celebrate progress, honor our frontline leaders, and recommit to the mission of ending homelessness in NYC.
✨ Be part of this night
hsu.swoogo.com/gala2025/begin
Meet Curtis Taitt, CASAC — a Shelter Support Team Member at Starbright Family Residence.
For more than 30 years, Curtis has helped New Yorkers navigate recovery and change with dignity. His passion and purpose continue to guide his work, no matter the challenges.
Learn more @ hsunited.org
For more than 30 years, Curtis has helped New Yorkers navigate recovery and change with dignity. His passion and purpose continue to guide his work, no matter the challenges.
Learn more @ hsunited.org
August 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Meet Curtis Taitt, CASAC — a Shelter Support Team Member at Starbright Family Residence.
For more than 30 years, Curtis has helped New Yorkers navigate recovery and change with dignity. His passion and purpose continue to guide his work, no matter the challenges.
Learn more @ hsunited.org
For more than 30 years, Curtis has helped New Yorkers navigate recovery and change with dignity. His passion and purpose continue to guide his work, no matter the challenges.
Learn more @ hsunited.org
Charima spends time developing relationships with her clients so they feel supported. We’re thankful for Charima’s work!
Learn more about Charima and her work at Homes for the Homeless here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Learn more about Charima and her work at Homes for the Homeless here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
July 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Charima spends time developing relationships with her clients so they feel supported. We’re thankful for Charima’s work!
Learn more about Charima and her work at Homes for the Homeless here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Learn more about Charima and her work at Homes for the Homeless here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Eli and @nmicnyc.bsky.social work hard to keep tenants in their home. We’re thankful for their dedication and care 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Read Eli’s full interview here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Read Eli’s full interview here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
July 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Eli and @nmicnyc.bsky.social work hard to keep tenants in their home. We’re thankful for their dedication and care 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Read Eli’s full interview here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Read Eli’s full interview here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
HSU is growing! We’re excited to welcome our newest member: HOME/LIFE SERVICES INC.
Interested in becoming a member? Visit hsunited.org to learn more.
Interested in becoming a member? Visit hsunited.org to learn more.
July 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
HSU is growing! We’re excited to welcome our newest member: HOME/LIFE SERVICES INC.
Interested in becoming a member? Visit hsunited.org to learn more.
Interested in becoming a member? Visit hsunited.org to learn more.
Yazminelly works every day to make sure her clients feel supported and inspired to take on their own goals. Yazminelly’s dedication and care leaves a lasting impact on clients at Project Hospitality 🤝🤝
Read Yazminelly’s full story here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Read Yazminelly’s full story here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
July 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yazminelly works every day to make sure her clients feel supported and inspired to take on their own goals. Yazminelly’s dedication and care leaves a lasting impact on clients at Project Hospitality 🤝🤝
Read Yazminelly’s full story here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
Read Yazminelly’s full story here: hsunited.org/shelter-supp...
We are excited to announce HSU’s newly elected Executive Board Leadership. In these crucial times, we are thankful to a have a group of leaders dedicated to HSU’s mission to end homelessness in NYC.
We are thankful to our former Board Leadership for their guidance and support in our work.
We are thankful to our former Board Leadership for their guidance and support in our work.
July 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We are excited to announce HSU’s newly elected Executive Board Leadership. In these crucial times, we are thankful to a have a group of leaders dedicated to HSU’s mission to end homelessness in NYC.
We are thankful to our former Board Leadership for their guidance and support in our work.
We are thankful to our former Board Leadership for their guidance and support in our work.