HSU advocates for expansion of affordable housing and prevention services and for immediate access to safe, decent, emergency and transitional housing, outreach and drop-in services for homeless New Yorkers. Homeless Services United promotes effective solutions to end the crisis of homelessness in New York City.
HSU advocates for expansion of affordable housing and prevention services and for immediate access to safe, decent, emergency and transitional housing, outreach and drop-in services for homeless New Yorkers.
How HSU Helps
We support our members to ensure they have the tools they need to provide quality care for New Yorkers who are homeless or experiencing a housing crisis
We provide expert support for policy makers, funders, government and nonprofit professionals working with homeless New Yorkers to inform program design and implementation
HSU advocates for expansion of affordable housing, prevention services and solutions to the crisis of homelessness
Funders Who Make Our Work Possible
We extend our sincere thanks to:
• Robin Hood
• Trinity Church Wall Street Philanthropies
•The New York City Council
Homeless Services United is grateful for the generous support of our funders. Their partnership strengthens our work on behalf of more than 55 nonprofit agencies and helps sustain our efforts to advocate for equitable policies, support New York City’s human services infrastructure, and ensure providers can serve their communities with dignity and care.
News & Events
Shelter, Support, Solutions: Rahdel Sharbaan
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.
Shelter, Support, Solutions: Noah Perkins-Cohen
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
HSU Statement on Shelter Safety Following Recent Reporting on Earlier ICE Activity
Homeless Services United (HSU), affirms that shelter is a safe place for everyone. All New Yorkers have a right to shelter, and no one should be afraid to seek safety,