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.
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News and Events

Read more about the latest at HSU:

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. HSU: Can you share a bit about your background and how you became involved in

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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 bit about your background and how you became involved in working at

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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.