Human Services Council of New York (HSC)

#NationalPreparednessMonth is a reminder about the importance of preparing human services organizations, their workers, and communities for emergencies and strengthening our collective resilience.

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📉 NY State contracts with #nonprofits to deliver lifesaving services to millions of NYers
⏰ But contracting delays, burdensome processes, & delayed reimbursements are chronic
💥 S.7001/A.7616 is the solution

@governor.ny.gov: Sign it & keep the sector strong!
#FairContractsNow #StandWithNonprofits

The State promised. #Nonprofits delivered.
Now we’re left waiting – for months – for millions of $$ in late payments, contract registration, and more.

Nonprofits can’t survive on broken promises!

@governor.ny.gov, sign S.7001/A.7616!
#FairContractsNow #StandWithNonprofits

🖋️ @governor.ny.gov, sign S.7001/A.7616 NOW!

For too long NY's #nonprofits have struggled to keep programs afloat amidst contracting delays, inefficiencies, & unnecessary roadblocks.

NY’s nonprofits can’t wait any longer! It's time to #StandWithNonprofits & protect vital services for New Yorkers.

The 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services New Yorkers dedicated to serving those in need.

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 #NYCImagineAwards finalists are out 👀

A huge congrats to our human services partners CASES and @anthoshome.bsky.social for making it to the final round and being recognized for your impactful, innovative work in our communities! 🙌

See the full list: nycimagineawards.org/finalists/

The Other F Word: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of Perfection – A Conversation with Maria Lizardo Gregory J. Morris is joined by Maria Lizardo, Executive Director of NMIC and longtime human services leader, for a powerful and personal conversation about what it takes to lead with heart, humility, ...

Last week, HSA Board Chair @marializardo.bsky.social chatted about the importance of contracting reform, #JustPay, & systemic change for the #nonprofit sector on #NYCWorkforceDrop!

Click below to listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

The 2025 Long Island Trailblazers The innovative leaders of Suffolk and Nassau counties.

Congratulations to our human services partner Neela Mukherjee Lockel, President & CEO of EAC Network, for being recognized as a @cityandstateny.bsky.social 2025 Long Island Trailblazer!

www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

The Other F Word: Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of Perfection – A Conversation with Maria Lizardo Gregory J. Morris is joined by Maria Lizardo, Executive Director of NMIC and longtime human services leader, for a powerful and personal conversation about what it takes to lead with heart, humility, ...

Timely payments, contracting reform, and @hsany.bsky.social‬ are front and center in the new episode of #NYCWorkforceDrop feat. @nmicnyc.bsky.social's Maria Lizardo!

Learn how collective advocacy can strengthen human services nonprofits and the services we provide👇

nycetc.org/podcast/the-...

@empirejustice.bsky.social @npquarterly.bsky.social

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.

‪📣 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...

The 2025 Albany Power 100 The ever-evolving hierarchy in state politics.

Congratulations to our human services partner Beth Finkel from‪ @aarpny.bsky.social for being recognized on City & State NY's 2025 Albany Power 100! www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

And a huge congrats to our amazing human services partner Margarita Guzmán, Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program, for being honored! 💕

Congratulations to our Executive Director Michelle Jackson for being honored by the Lawyer’s Alliance for NY at last night’s Business Law & Leadership Gala! 🎉

Thank you for being a powerful voice for the human services sector and #JustPay! 💪

SIGN ON LETTER: Reform New York State's Prompt Contracting Law S7001/A7616 Please review the letter and sign on using the form below: Contracting Sign on Letter S7001.A7616

Communities thrive when nonprofits thrive.

This #NonprofitWeek, support organizations working tirelessly to make a difference in our lives by advocating for urgent contracting reform to address challenges that nonprofits face.

✍️ Sign on to support S7001/A7616: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's primary day — and the future of human services is on the ballot!

To help you learn where mayoral candidates stand on issues facing the human services sector, @hsany.bsky.social interviewed 7 of them about their plans.

👉 Watch the video before you vote: www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

NYC’s next Mayor will have a lot to tackle when it comes to supporting the human services sector.
Learn how seven of the candidates plan to solve late payments, #JustPay, & other issues facing our orgs & communities in @hsany.bsky.social's Candidate Chats.
📽️ www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

Election day is tomorrow! NYC’s next Mayor will have a lot to tackle when it comes to supporting the human services sector.

Learn how seven of the candidates plan to solve late payments, #JustPay, & other issues in @hsany.bsky.social's Candidate Chats.

📽️ www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

Brannan says nonprofits will be paid in 30 days if he’s comptroller The comptroller candidate released a new plan to fix the city’s longstanding payment delays to nonprofit contractors.

Love to see procurement reform as a front and center issue in next week’s Comptroller race! 👏

The City owes nonprofits $1 billion for 7,000+ unpaid invoices, putting communities at risk.

The next Comptroller will have the power to change this.

Learn more: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...

SIGN ON LETTER: Reform New York State's Prompt Contracting Law S7001/A7616 Please review the letter and sign on using the form below: Contracting Sign on Letter S7001.A7616

📣 BIG NEWS: S7001/A7616 passed unanimously in the Assembly and Senate!

The chance to meaningfully reform NY's contracting system and get money to nonprofits sooner is within reach.

✍️ Sign on to push for S7001/A7616 to become law: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Graphic promoting Human Services Action's virtual mayoral candidate interviews on NYC human services. Watch at humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat. Dark blue background with city skyline and megaphone illustration.

For too long, the #nonprofit sector and our workers have been an afterthought to City government. A new Mayor means a new chance to change the narrative and transform our sector.
👉 Watch @hsany.bsky.social's Mayoral Candidate Chats to hear their plans: www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

NYC’s next Mayor will have a lot to tackle when it comes to supporting the human services sector.

Learn how seven of the candidates plan to solve late payments, #JustPay for human services workers, and other issues in @hsany.bsky.social's Candidate Chats.

📽️ www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

As we approach the end of the budget season UNH staff did flyering at City Hall for our #2Care campaign and #AgeStrongNY.

#SettlementHouseStrong

Graphic promoting Human Services Action's virtual mayoral candidate interviews on NYC human services. Watch at humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat. Dark blue background with city skyline and megaphone illustration.

❓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

Nonprofits look to improve contracting with the state - Sen. Rachel May reflects on a recent hearing examining the state's response to harmful algal blooms and what additional steps should be taken.

“Nonprofits are going out of business and many of them are potentially going out of business because they’re doing business with the state.”

🎧 Tune in as Kristin Brown, CEO of @empirejustice.bsky.social, discusses how S7001/A7616 would help get money to nonprofits sooner: shorturl.at/tO0Vu

The 2025 Pride Trailblazers LGBTQ+ New Yorkers fighting for equality and inclusion.

Congratulations to our human services partners Troy Boyle (Institute for Community Living), Ronald Richter (JCCA), and Danny Stewart (@safehorizon.bsky.social) for being recognized on @cityandstateny.bsky.social's 2025 #Pride Trailblazers List!

www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

#PrideMonth

Most NY nonprofits have funding concerns from slow state payments Late contracts from state agencies have delayed funding to New York’s homeless shelters, mental health resources and disaster aid organizations.

“Every two weeks I go through the same anxiety — will we have enough cash to pay payroll? It’s like Groundhog Day.” 🚨

A new report from HSC and our partners shows that the State’s contracting system has put nonprofits in peril.

Learn more in @timesunion.com: www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Square graphic with pastel yellow and green tones promoting a virtual policy briefing titled “Taking the Next Steps for Pay Equity.” Event is on Tuesday, May 27th from 3–4PM EST. Features NYS Senator Jessica Ramos, NYS Assembly Member Alex Bores, NYC Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers, Amanda Farias, and Tiffany Cabán, plus leaders from CWA Local 1180, Legal Momentum, NELA NY, and PowHer New York. Hosted by PowHer New York with logos of Legal Momentum, Community Service Society, CWA 1180, and NELA NY at the bottom. Link to register: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY.

MAY 27TH, 3PM EST | Join us and @powherny.bsky.social for a special VIRTUAL policy briefing on new legislation to close the pay gap and protect workers! Featuring bill sponsors and pay equity experts. RSVP here: bit.ly/PAYEQUITY

Nonprofits carry out lifesaving work for our communities - but are pushed to the brink by an antiquated contracting process that fails to pay them fairly or on time.

📝 A new report from HSC and our partners lays out how S7001/A7616 can help change this: static1.squarespace.com/static/55d36...

Special shoutout to Wendy Perlmutter (JCCA), Jerry Hyppolite (Partnership with Children), Paola Martinez (Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York), and Catherine Trapani (@voagny.bsky.social)!