Your Support Keeps New York’s Safety Net Strong
HSU unites more than 55 mission-driven nonprofit agencies that serve New Yorkers experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Your donation strengthens the frontline teams working every day to prevent homelessness, keep shelters and outreach programs strong, expand access to housing, and deliver dignified, high-quality services.
WHY YOUR GIFT MATTERS
Powering the Coalition That Powers NYC
When you donate to HSU, you’re investing in the entire ecosystem of care—street outreach teams, shelter staff, housing advocates, case managers, and policy leaders. Your support helps them stay trained, supported, and equipped to serve tens of thousands of New Yorkers.
You help HSU:
Strengthen more than 55 nonprofit agencies across the city
Push for informed policy solutions that expand affordable housing and prevention services
Train frontline teams to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
Help keep outreach and shelter programs stable by advocating for fair funding and timely contract payments
Improve direct services through coordination, shared learning, and best-practice resources
WHAT YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS
System-Level Impact with Real-World Results
Your gift strengthens a citywide network of nonprofit organizations that meet New Yorkers at every point of the housing continuum—from crisis response to long-term stability.
Your support helps:
Support the nonprofits that maintain safe, dignified emergency and transitional housing across NYC
Strengthen outreach, drop-in, and stabilization programs that connect people to care
Expand access to supportive housing and services that promote long-term stability
Strengthen prevention and aftercare programs to decrease homelessness
Improve coordination between providers, advocates, and government partners
Advance informed policy solutions that address the core drivers of homelessness
Advocate so nonprofit organizations are paid on time, helping staff and services remain stable
This work strengthens the entire ecosystem of care—helping New Yorkers move from uncertainty toward safety, connection, and housing.
A SAFER, MORE EQUITABLE NYC IS POSSIBLE
HSU’s work is grounded in dignity, equity, and practical solutions.
Your donation strengthens the backbone of the city’s homelessness response—and ensures providers can continue showing up with care, consistency, and expertise.
Every gift helps this network stay strong, responsive, and ready for the New Yorkers who rely on it.