What We Do | HSU Advocacy, Training & Research

Our Work

As the united voice for New Yorker City’s homeless service sector, we organize around issues that impact our members and their clients. HSU provides advocacy, information, and training to member agencies to expand their capacity to deliver high-quality services.

Policy & Advocacy

We engage partners across New York to advocate for the needs of our members and their clients. We provide effective, viable solutions based on the expertise of our membership organizations.

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Training & Education

We offer training workshops for professionals working with New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and technical assistance to members.

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Research & Publications

We synthesize information, produce original research, provide an analysis of the work of homeless service providers, and make recommendations on how we can improve service delivery.

News and Events

New Op-Ed in City Limits: Closing the Childcare Catch-22 for NYC’s Homeless Families

Homeless Services United joined the Day Care Council of New York and Henry Street Settlement in a new City Limits op-ed examining one of the most overlooked barriers facing families in shelter: childcare that disappears

July 30, 2026 No Comments

NYC FY27 Budget is Finalized

Understand how New York City is investing in shelter, social services, and housing development On June 30th, Mayor Mamdani and the City Council agreed on a $125.8 billion FY27 budget for New York City. This includes the CityFHEPS expansion, an expansion of Fair

July 23, 2026 No Comments

From Crisis to Connection: Policy Forum Examines High-Acuity Homelessness in New York City

Nonprofit leaders, clinicians, and government officials gathered in New York City for Homeless Services United’s From Crisis to Connection policy forum to discuss improving care for people experiencing the most complex forms of homelessness. Across New York

March 11, 2026 No Comments

In need of assistance?

HSU does not offer services to New Yorkers at risk of or are experiencing homelessness, but our member agencies operate a variety of programs to support you. If you or someone you is at risk of eviction click here to find out how to get help. If you need access to shelter, click here.