Homeless Services United is a coalition of non-profit agencies serving homeless and at-risk adults and families in New York City. HSU provides advocacy, information, and training to member agencies to expand their capacity to deliver high-quality services.
HSU promotes professional development opportunities for professionals working with homeless New Yorkers by hosting webinars, and sponsoring symposia, meetings and events to promote best practices in the field. To sign up to receive updates on upcoming trainings, email Jessica Alvarez at JAlvarez@hsunited.org
2022 Policy Symposium: Statewide opportunities to prevent and end homelessness
New York City’s homeless population is at a record high. While no one could have foretold the influx of asylum seekers in need of shelter, the safety net could have been better equipped to meet the moment. Watch elected officials and experts in the field discuss legislative solutions that could address longstanding deficiencies with New York State’s public benefits, improve access to housing statewide, and expand assistance to all New Yorkers regardless of their immigration status
View a video of the symposium on vimeo