Proud to share our Executive Director Kristin Miller is representing HSU on the national stage this week. She's joining a panel on meeting the special needs of sheltered children at the National Women's Shelter Network's 2026 conference, Sept 22.

80,000 New Yorkers sleep in shelter tonight. Many are parents losing childcare over paperwork, not effort. HSU joined the Day Care Council of NY and Henry Street Settlement in a new City Limits op-ed on fixing NYC's childcare catch-22. citylimits.org/opinion-nycs...

Opinion: NYC's Homeless Families Face a Childcare Catch-22 - City Limits

"Often standing in their way are unmet childcare needs, which make it difficult for them to obtain and maintain permanent housing and hold full-time jobs, perpetuating a devastating cycle unlikely to ...

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Deputy Mayor Dr. Helen Arteaga Landaverde joined our Board of Directors meeting this week — listening and engaging directly on homelessness and the services our members provide every day. That kind of commitment matters.

Congratulations to Scott French on his reappointment as HRA Administrator and Reesa Henderson on her appointment as DHS Administrator. HSU looks forward to a close working partnership with both.

The New York City Council moved CityFHEPS expansion forward today. Thank you to Speaker Julie Menin, Council Member Pierina Sanchez, and every elected official who never gave up on this fight. New Yorkers who needed housing could not wait. You never stopped pushing.

Congratulations to Annie Elisa Minguez on her appointment as Executive Director of the NYC Mayor's Office of Nonprofit Services. Her experience advocating for nonprofits and the communities they serve makes her the right voice for this moment.

Thank you, Commissioner Erin Dalton, for joining our HSU member meeting today and speaking on transparency with providers. Thanks to Audrey Diop, Managing Executive Director, Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access, DSS Health Services Office, for the Medicaid update.

NYC, just pay your bills. A law requires the City to advance 50% of social service contracts by July 1 — now at risk, while providers are still owed millions for past services. Homeless nonprofits aren't City Hall's line of credit. @NYCMayor: just pay your bills.

Our members had questions. Kristin took them straight to the top. HSU Executive Director Kristin Miller facilitated a member-driven Q&A at the DHS Executive Directors Meeting today. Thank you @ErinDalton for the opportunity to hear and be heard.

NYC Heat Advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening, May 20. Heat index up to 96 degrees. Free Cooling Centers are open now across all five boroughs. No ID required. Service animals welcome. Find the closest location: finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters or call 311.

50 health care and community-based organizations are calling on @KathyHochul @AndreaSCousins @CarlHeastieNY to act NOW to invest in the health care system while mitigating the impacts of Medicaid cuts on those experiencing homelessness.

Today at City Hall Park, Council Member Althea Stevens said what our members live every day. Human services workers are the backbone of this city. The city profits from outsourcing essential work to nonprofits. Workers pay the price. Int 0452 changes that. #JustPay #WageEquity #HomelessServices

HSU doesn't just show up at rallies. We show up at City Hall. Victoria Leahy, our Director of Policy and Planning, testified at a City Council budget hearing as part of our advocacy for homeless New Yorkers and our members Rallies. Testimony. Policy. All of it matters. All of it is the work.

It's closer than you think. Most Americans are one tragedy away from homelessness. A job loss. A medical bill. A family crisis.

We join the community in honoring Frederick Shack — former CEO of @urbanpathways.bsky.social , early supporter and long-standing board member of HSU. A tireless advocate for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. His legacy is immeasurable. Rest in power, Fred.

HSU ED Kristin Miller with leaders shaping housing and public policy in NYC. Grateful to join @NewDestinyHousing alongside Molly Park, Kristin Mitchell, and Commissioner Barbara C. Guinn—plus partners across the sector working to expand safe, stable housing.

HSU's Statement on the Administration's Decision to File the CityFHEPS Expansion Appeal

This morning, HSU’s Director of Policy and Planning, Victoria Leahy, joined the NYC Continuum of Care Public Meeting’s panel on advocacy in action to talk about HSU’s approach to advocacy and issues in focus

CityFHEPS expansion passed. Courts upheld it. New Yorkers are still waiting. HSU joined @VOCAL_NY to call on Mayor Mamdani: ➡️ Implement it now. Prevention is possible. Delay is a choice.

HSU Executive Director Kristin Miller and Director of Policy Victoria Leahy attended the Deputy Mayor Reception hosted by the Human Services Council last night. Leaders heard directly from members of the Mamdani Administration, including Dr. Helen Arteaga, Leila Bozorg, and Julia Kerson.

Artwork by Jorge Pablo Hernandez featured at HSU’s From Crisis to Connection policy forum. “Que con obras de nuestras manos hagan prosperar nuestras vidas.” “That through the work of our hands we may prosper our lives.” Artwork shared with us by Nazareth Housing.

HSU joined the Housing Access New York Coalition to celebrate the launch of the Housing Access Voucher Program with Senator Brian Kavanagh and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal. Now we must fully fund HAVP at 250 million dollars and make the program permanent.

HOPE needs you, NYC. 🍎 Volunteers are needed for the HOPE Count on March 10 — NYC’s annual survey of people sleeping on the streets. The data helps outreach teams connect people to services and housing. Sign up → nyc.gov/hope #HOPE2026 #VolunteerNYC

Scenes from HSU’s From Crisis to Connection policy forum. Leaders across housing, healthcare, government, and lived experience gathered to discuss coordinating care for New Yorkers with the most complex needs.

Panel discussion at HSU’s From Crisis to Connection forum focused on coordinating care for New Yorkers with the most complex needs. Moderated by Kristin Miller with Jessie Schwartz, Deanna Logan, Katie Bower, and Helen “Skip” Skipper.

At HSU’s From Crisis to Connection forum, Dr. Van Yu reflected on the psychological complexity of high-acuity needs and the importance of strengthening engagement across systems.

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga delivered opening remarks at HSU’s From Crisis to Connection policy forum on Friday. The forum brought together leaders across housing, health, and justice systems to examine cross-system alignment in New York City.

HSU congratulates Erin Dalton on her appointment as Commissioner of @NYCDSS. We look forward to partnering look forward to partnering to support high-quality shelter & outreach programs, strengthen prevention, and expand affordable housing citywide.

During NYC’s snowstorm travel ban, nonprofit shelter staff remain on shift — ensuring emergency housing stays open and accessible. Shelter workers are essential to the city’s response to extreme weather and homelessness alike. We’re grateful for the workforce that never closes.

New York State Representative John Zaccaro Jr knows what is at stake. The Housing Access Voucher Program is a key homelessness prevention tool in New York State. Policy leadership matters.