Thank you to the @council.nyc.gov, @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social, Majority Leader Farías, and the Chair of Committee of Education, Councilmember Joseph for championing this cause! Learn more about Operation Backpack®: voa-gny.org/operation-ba...

Every child deserves to have the school supplies they need to succeed in school. Last year, the NYC Department of Education cut funding to this key program, but we are hoping with the Council’s support, we’re one step closer to restoring these vital resources for NYC’s most vulnerable students.[2/3]

Collectively, these changes are critical to ensuring we can continue providing essential services to our neighbors in need in an effective and sustainable way. A huge shoutout to the staff who made the trip and to all the organizations and partners who advocated alongside us! 🧵 [3/3]

We met with key legislators to advocate for:
➡️ A 7.8% increase to human services contracts and Cost of Living Adjustments for staff.
➡️ Rate modernization for NYS Supportive Housing Program contracts.
➡️ Doubling the funding for the Homeless Housing Assistance Program. 🧵 [2/3]