Human Services Council of New York (HSC)

Human Services Council of New York (HSC)

@hscny.bsky.social

We are a coalition of 170+ nonprofits advocating for a more equitable human services sector. #JustPay www.humanservicescouncil.org

169 Followers 100 Following 201 Posts Joined Dec 2024
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Nonprofit human services workers were in Albany demanding a 2.7% investment on **ALL** State human services contracts and passage of Wage Board Legislation.

Back them up and email your legislators to demand **#JustPay** for human services workers: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action @hscny.bsky.social

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Graphic styled like a text message notification over a photo of human services workers rallying inside the New York State Capitol. The message reads: “SOS: Human services workers are at the State Capitol and need backup!! EMAIL LEGISLATORS NOW!” The background shows advocates wearing yellow and holding “Just Pay for Human Services” signs. There is a white #JustPay logo at the top. Date shown: March 9, 2026. A group of nine Safe Horizon staff members posing together in a lobby. Most are wearing blue and yellow "JUST PAY" scarves. They are standing in front of a textured stone wall.

HAPPENING NOW: We are joining nonprofit human services workers in Albany to demand a 2.7% investment on ALL State human services contracts and passage of the Wage Board Bill!

Back them up and email your legislators to demand #JustPay today: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action @hscny.bsky.social

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Our press conference for #JustPay is happening NOW in Albany! Hundreds of workers & supporters are fighting for the wages and funding our sector deserves 💪

If you can't join us in-person, you can support the cause by emailing your legislators: secure.everyaction.com/HLBB_aCpNkmk...

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❗HAPPENING NOW: Nonprofit human services workers are in Albany demanding a 2.7% investment on ALL State human services contracts & passage of Wage Board Legislation. Back them up and email your legislators to demand #JustPay for human services workers: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action
@hscny.bsky.social

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We're in Albany today with hundreds of human services advocates calling on our electeds to move the needle towards #JustPay!

We're representing more than 800,000 human services workers across the State waiting for the equitable wages they deserve 📣

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 Graphic styled like a text message notification over a photo of human services workers rallying inside the New York State Capitol. The message reads: “SOS: Human services workers are at the State Capitol and need backup!! EMAIL LEGISLATORS NOW!” The background shows advocates wearing yellow and holding “Just Pay for Human Services” signs. There is a white #JustPay logo at the top. Date shown: March 9, 2026.

CACF stands with the nonprofit human services workers currently rallying in to demand a 2.7% investment on ALL State human services contracts and passage of Wage Board Legislation.

Add your support to #justpay: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action

@hscny.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov

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2 weeks ago
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NYC’s Nonprofits Will Make or Break Mayor Mamdani’s Agenda - Nonprofit Finance Fund How the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices. Aisha Benson, Beatriz de la Torre, Michelle Jackson, and Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham contributed an article to City and State NY urging Ma...

ICYMI: Aisha Benson, Bea De la Torre, Michelle Jackson, & Kathryn O'Neal-Dunham contributed an article to @cityandstateny.bsky.social urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to improve how the city works with community-based nonprofits. Hint: it starts with paying them fairly.

Read more: learn-nff.org/4aeKhrd

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1 month ago
Valentine’s-themed #JustPay graphic promoting a February 9–13 action urging people to email the Mayor and NYS Legislature. An open envelope with a heart seal contains a letter reading, “Human services workers can’t afford this relationship. Put #JustPay in your budgets,” with a campaign link displayed above.

An affordable NY must include #JustPay for human services workers. Despite this, leaders continue to pay our workforce poverty wages.

Email @mayor.nyc.gov and State Legislators telling them to put their money where their heart is and put #JustPay in their budgets: bit.ly/JustPay-Valentines-Action

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HSC was thrilled to join @liveonny.bsky.social for their Age Strong NY Leadership Summit, moderating actionable sessions to help shape the future of aging services in NY!

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NYC’s nonprofits will make or break Mayor Mamdani’s agenda How the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social needs nonprofits to deliver on his promises. It’s time to start treating them like the essential partners they are.

'This starts with transforming the contracting system, providing #JustPay, and more.

More from our sister org @hscny.bsky.social's Exec Director 👇

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NYC’s nonprofits will make or break Mayor Mamdani’s agenda How the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices.

Nonprofits have been helping New Yorkers get by in a city with high cost-of-living, all while struggling with underinvestment themselves.

We’re ready for change. We hope @mayor.nyc.gov will deliver on that for the benefit of our sector and communities.

www.cityandstateny.com/sponsors/spo...

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NYC’s nonprofits will make or break Mayor Mamdani’s agenda How the city can support a critical sector by ending bad practices.

@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...

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A large group of people gathered on steps hold protest-style signs that read “Passion doesn’t pay the bills” and “Promises don’t pay the bills.” A blue graphic overlay reads: “2026 Advocacy Agenda. Our collective priorities for: #JustPay for human services workers, procurement reform, and crisis resilience.” The Human Services Council logo is shown at the bottom right.

For 30 years, HSC has united 180+ human services nonprofits to build collective power and strengthen our sector.

Today, as nonprofits stand at a critical juncture, our 2026 Advocacy Agenda responds to the moment with a clear vision for change.

Read more: humanservicescouncil.org/wp-content/u...

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Coalition Happy Hour: Michelle Jackson on Collective Power and Coalition Leadership In this episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, Greg sits down with Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council, for a thoughtful conversation about what it means to lead not just an...

In the latest episode of The NYC Workforce Drop, HSC's Executive Director Michelle Jackson sits down for a conversation on the power of coalitions and movement building in achieving systemic change for the human services sector.

Tune in here: nycetc.org/podcast/coal...

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Look out for mail @mayor.nyc.gov and @governor.ny.gov 👀📨

Human services workers from @univsettlement.bsky.social are coming together to write postcards for #JustPay! 👏

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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.

The City has relied on nonprofits to perform essential work, all while refusing to #JustPay workers or cover the true cost of services.
@mayor.nyc.gov has the chance to hit reset and start treating nonprofits as the critical partners we’ve always been. www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

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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.

How can the Mamdani Administration reset how the City works with nonprofits?

We’re hopeful that @mayor.nyc.gov will:
📣 #JustPay human services workers
📣 Ensure full and timely contract payments
📣 Staff City agencies to support nonprofits

Learn more: www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

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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.

Millions of NYers rely on nonprofits to perform essential community supports, all while the City refuses to #JustPay workers or cover the true cost of services.

@mayor.nyc.gov lets hit reset, and start treating nonprofits as the critical partners we are.
www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

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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.

“For the sake of every New Yorker who relies on these services, it is time to hit the big red button to reset how this city treats its nonprofits.”

This starts with #JustPay and full and timely contract payments.

Learn how @mayor.nyc.gov can break the cycle: www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

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Thaiasia Johnson, Program Director, is urging NY leaders to include #DomesticViolence program staff in inflationary wage increases. These workers help 1000s of survivors rebuild their lives. Without fair pay, this vital work is at risk. It’s time to pass S1580/A2590!

🔗 www.amny.com/opinion/dome...

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Op-Ed | Domestic violence workers need a living wage – amNewYork As both a domestic violence worker, and someone who grew up exposed to it, I know just how vulnerable it can leave you. My mother worked hard, but as a single

The State excludes domestic violence programs from annual budget increases, resulting in inequitable pay and less stable services.

In an op-ed from @newdestinyhousing.org's Thaiasia Johnson, learn how S1580/A2590 would support #JustPay for domestic violence workers: www.amny.com/opinion/dome...

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3 months ago
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“The goal of HSC, and of this night, is to bring us together, to find ways to build power, and to know we are stronger together.” - an inspiring way to end the evening from HSC’s Executive Director Michelle Jackson 👏

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3 months ago
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We are so honored to celebrate Damyn Kelly, President & CEO of Lutheran Social Services of NY!

As our former Board Chair, Damyn has been a powerful voice for change and steadfast advocate for our members and sector at large.

Thank you for all you’ve done to unite us and uplift our communities!

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3 months ago
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We’re thrilled to honor @bradlander.bsky.social, a true #Changemaker, champion of the human services sector, and defender of our communities. Thank you for all you do to support #JustPay and the nonprofits that make NYC strong. 👏👏👏

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3 months ago
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Tonight’s the night! Kicking off HSC’s #Changemakers Gala and #NonprofitProm 👏

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3 months ago
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We’re grateful to @loebloebllp.bsky.social for their generosity as a Partner Sponsor of this year’s #Changemakers of New York Gala! Thank you for standing with New York’s human services sector.

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Huge thanks to Center for Urban Community Services for supporting our #Changemakers of New York Gala as a Partner Sponsor! Your partnership helps strengthen New York’s human services community.

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3 months ago
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Special thanks to @ujafedny.bsky.social for supporting our #Changemakers of New York Gala as a Leader Sponsor! We are grateful for your generosity and support of New York’s human services sector.

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We appreciate Kostelanetz LLP for joining us as a Leader Sponsor for this year’s #Changemakers of New York Gala! Your support fuels our shared mission to build a more equitable and resilient human services sector.

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Shoutout to JASA for being a Partner Sponsor of our #Changemakers of New York Gala! We’re proud to have your support in celebrating and advancing New York’s human services nonprofits.

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