Albany is sitting on a bill that would deliver transformative and lasting protection to immigrant NYers. Meanwhile, ICE is colluding with our local law enforcement, tearing families apart. What are they waiting for? Pass the New York for All Act! 🗽 www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2026...

Opinion: We can protect our immigrant neighbors. What are we waiting for?

The New York for All Act is the most comprehensive solution on the table to fight back against the federal deportation machine.

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We were thrilled to hear from DM for Health & Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga, DM for Operations Julia Kerson, and DM for Housing & Planning Leila Bozorg at our human services reception! We look forward to working with them to ensure timely payments for nonprofits and #JustPay for workers! 💪

@mayor.nyc.gov needs nonprofits to deliver on his promises, so we hope the City will start treating them like the essential partners they are. Learn what this will take in an op-ed from HSC’s Executive Director @mpjackson44.bsky.social and sector leaders: www.cityandstateny.com/sponsors/spo...

NYC’s nonprofits will make or break Mayor Mamdani’s agenda

How the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices.

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How can the @mayor.nyc.gov reset how the City works with nonprofits? We’re hopeful that he will: 📣 #JustPay human services workers 📣 Ensure full and timely payments 📣 Staff City agencies to support nonprofits Check out my @crainsnewyork.bsky.social op ed! www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

Op-Ed: Mamdani can reset how NYC treats nonprofits

These organizations have spent the past four years fighting for scraps of progress from City Hall.

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"The best way for @governor.ny.gov & state lawmakers to push back against federal cuts is to defend and strengthen the state-funded #supportivehousing programs within their control." Network Executive Director @pascalel.bsky.social in @timesunion.com: www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Commentary: Amid federal threats, supportive housing needs state's full support

The boost given to the New York State Supportive Housing Program last year wasn't enough to fix decades of underfunding. Meanwhile, our reps in Congress must protect the Continuum of Care...

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“We are the safety net. We’re part of the economic development fabric that NY counts on.” Just in! @northernrivers.bsky.social CEO Bill Gettman makes the case for a 2.7% investment in human services to help nonprofits cover #JustPay and rising program costs. capitolpressroom.org/2025/11/21/n...

Nonprofits contracting with the state want a raise

Northern Rivers Family of Services CEO makes the case for the state to address the inflationary costs absorbed by nonprofits providing human services.

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Congratulations to Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, as well as HSC member Grace Bonilla of United Way of NYC on being named to the transition team! We stand ready to work with the new administration to strengthen human services. Full Statement: files.constantcontact.com/fff820e9001/...

NYC’s next mayor will have major influence over human services orgs + workers. This is our chance to elect someone w/ a clear vision for our City + sector. That’s why HSA is proud to endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social + his vision for NY! More here➡️ www.humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorse...

Truly excited for our first ever endorsement process at @hsany.bsky.social to be for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!!!!

Zohran Kwame Mamdani@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Thank you @hsany.bsky.social for your endorsement! Human services are the backbone of an affordable, equitable city, from childcare to senior care to housing support. I’m proud to stand with those who care for our city. Learn more ➡️ www.humanservicesaction.org

Congratulations to our Executive Director @mpjackson44.bsky.social and the many HSC members who were recognized on ‪City & State NY's 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services List! Thank you for fueling our collective fight for a stronger human services sector 💪 www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

The 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services

New Yorkers dedicated to serving those in need.

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‪📣 Contracting reform is gaining ground nationwide - especially right here in New York, as nonprofits speak out about the millions of dollars they are owed by government. @governor.ny.gov now's the time. Let’s get money to nonprofits by passing S7001/A7616! nonprofitquarterly.org/new-york-and...

New York and Other States Move to Fix Nonprofit Contracting Delays - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Government contracts impose financial strain on cash-strapped organizations. Now, some state and local governments are addressing this issue.

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Radical = tax breaks for billionaires, social safety net cuts driven by false austerity, trying to buy elections Not radical = policies aimed at making life tangibly better for working people. We will unite behind @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to build a NYC that works for everybody

So excited that @hsany.bsky.social had endorsed an amazing set of candidates in the upcoming primary! @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @justinbrannan.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social @marklevinenyc.bsky.social @zellnor.bsky.social @scottstringernyc.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Watching the #NYCMayoral #debate? Have questions about how the candidates stack up on supporting NYC communities & the orgs that provide them lifesaving services? Check out our 2025 #Endorsement Slate to see our top 5 ranking of candidates! www.humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorse... #NYCmayor

We are so proud to release our first ever HUMAN SERVICES MAYORAL ENDORSEMENT SLATE! It's time for transformative change for the sector. You can learn about each ranking – for both the Mayor’s AND Comptroller’s races – on our website: humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorsements

NYC #nonprofits need a strong #Comptroller who will ensure contracts are paid on time & will hold the Mayor accountable for how funding is allocated & spent. Luckily, the City has 2 incredible champions running for the office. Read more about our rankings➡️ humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorsements

❓Where do mayoral candidates stand on issues facing the human services sector? @hsany.bsky.social sat down with seven of them and asked for answers to pressing questions that human services nonprofits and their workers need to know. 👉 Watch the interviews: www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

@governor.ny.gov the sector can't wait for a 7.8% investment on all State human services contracts. We're calling on you to #JustPay human services workers and organizations by including this in the final budget! #WeCantWait

Northern Rivers Family of Services@northernrivers.bsky.social · last yr.

NYS budget without a 7.8% investment in Human Services? Not all it's cracked up to be.

Today, HSC’s Executive Director Michelle Jackson spoke on a panel at Coro NY’s 2025 Leadership Summit about how NYC's human services sector is navigating federal policy shifts & continuing to support communities. Thank you to Coro NY for this opportunity and congratulations on a successful event! 👏

Last week, HSC and The Clark Foundation brought 100 human services leaders to Cooperstown to strategize and chart the path forward for #JustPay and the sector's advocacy priorities. In a time of federal threats to vital services, this convening was both timely and hopeful. 🙏

"When these workers leave, it’s not just their loss; it’s ours. Every New Yorker who relies on these essential services will feel the pain." Well said, @mpjackson44.bsky.social Let's get human services workers REAL living wages. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

Commentary: Pay a living wage to the people who make New York livable

Nonprofits are losing human-services workers because the workers can't afford to work for such low pay. Give them a real cost-of-living adjustment.

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"The budget is more than just numbers; it’s a statement of values. Right now, Hochul’s budget tells human services workers that they don’t matter." ICYMI: Michelle Jackson of @hscny.bsky.social wrote an #oped calling on @governor.ny.gov to give #JustPay to human services wrkrs. #WeCantWait for 7.8!

Commentary: Pay a living wage to the people who make New York livable

Nonprofits are losing human-services workers because the workers can't afford to work for such low pay. Give them a real cost-of-living adjustment.

timesunion.com

Thank you Senator for being our champion! @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social

Jessica Ramos@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social · last yr.

Read this important piece from HSC's Michelle Jackson @mpjackson44.bsky.social: www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

With $8 billion in federal grants and payments on the line, the @NYCComptroller convened with 250+ NYC nonprofit leaders to confront federal threats to slash social service funding. @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social & Elon Musk reckless cuts are putting millions of New Yorkers in real jeopardy.

Cost-of-living has soared, but wages for human services workers like Stephanie remain stagnant. Their avg. wage of $20/day isn't nearly enough to pay for basic necessities while they serve our communities. Thank you @ritchietorres.bsky.social for spotlighting #JustPay. #WeCantWait for 7.8 too!

Ritchie Torres@ritchietorres.bsky.social · last yr.

In NYS, nonprofit human services workers earn an average salary of just $36,588 a year. After covering basic expenses, many are left with as little as $20 a day to survive. Listen to the story of Stephanie Zuniga, a child welfare worker struggling to survive on just a few dollars a day.

In NYS, nonprofit human services workers earn an average salary of just $36,588 a year. After covering basic expenses, many are left with as little as $20 a day to survive. Listen to the story of Stephanie Zuniga, a child welfare worker struggling to survive on just a few dollars a day.

📢 Jennifer from Little Flower can’t wait for 7.8! Chronic underfunding has pushed human services workers to the brink juggling multiple jobs, while nonprofits stretch every dollar to keep vital programs running. A 7.8% investment in human services would help change this. #JustPay #WeCantWait

“Stagnant wages may result in a continued exodus of talent from the sector, leading to fewer caseworkers, mental health counselors, and advocates for millions of New Yorkers.” 👏 NEW OP-ED from #JustPay champions @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social & @votejgr.bsky.social: www.amny.com/opinion/help...

The Governor's proposed 2.1% inflation adjustment isn’t nearly enough to help nonprofit workers make ends meet. @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social and @votejgr.bsky.social would know - they spent a week living on the avg. human services wage of $20/day and wrote about it: www.amny.com/opinion/help...

Op-Ed | Why we must help New York’s human service workers | amNewYork

New York’s human service workers are the backbone of our state. Every day, they run shelters, support seniors, care for children, and provide critical

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📢 Raven from Encore Community Services can’t wait for 7.8! Rising costs are pushing nonprofits to the brink, but State funding for human services is stagnant. A 7.8% investment in human services would help nonprofits cover the costs of essential programs, like arts and crafts at Encore. #JustPay