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.

Daniel Farrell, President of Homeless Services United’s Board of Directors, speaking at a podium to a crowd during the 2025 HSU Gala in New York City.

Member Snapshot

Homeless Services United is a coalition of 55 non-profit organizations serving homeless and at-risk adults and families in New York City. Representing the majority of non-profit shelter capacity in NYC, in addition to eviction prevention, homeless outreach, and drop-in programs.

This includes more than 350 homeless service programs. Including multi-year contracts, our members collectively hold billions of dollars in NYC DHS contracts. Our members employ tens of thousands of homeless and human services staff who are essential workers and carefully safeguard the lives of their clients.

Benefits of Membership

Members of HSU are able to inform targeted advocacy on behalf of their organizations and the people they serve. Advocacy includes contract, budget and payment improvements, policy work focused on families and youth, federal Continuum of Care practice and policies, Coordinated Assessment and Placement, benefits access and affordable housing development. Members also receive trainings, shared learning opportunities and access to bi-weekly media and hiring notices.

Interested in becoming an HSU member?