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
Kristin Miller in City Limits: Leading on Homelessness with Compassion, Not “Tough Love”
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
NYC Council Approves Intro 1392, Advancing Quarterly Payments for Homeless Services Providers
On December 4, the New York City Council voted yes on Intro 1392, an HSU-led reform that our coalition of homeless services providers has pushed for to tackle chronic late
Shelter, Support, Solutions: Brianna Oyeyemi, LMSW
We spoke with Brianna Oyeyemi, LMSW, a Shelter Support Team Member at Breaking Ground, about her day-to-day responsibilities, what brought her to this work, and what inspires her to keep