Services for the UnderServed (S:US)

Opinion: The Next Mayor's Real Test? Ending New York's Homelessness Crisis Systemic change--through zoning reform, increased housing supply, and supportive services--is essential to address the root causes of homelessness in NYC and create lasting impact.

"Success would mean shelter populations declining not because we’ve pushed people back to the streets, but because we’ve moved them into permanent #housing."
- Perry Perlmutter, S:US President & CEO

#EradicateHomelessness #HousingCrisis #AffordableHousing
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty | United Nations The observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty can be traced back to 17 October 1987. On that day, over a hundred thousand people gathered at the Trocadéro in Paris , where the...

Today is the #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty. Ending poverty is about dignity, justice, and belonging.

At S:US, we provide housing and resources to help our underserved communities thrive. #EndPoverty

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For #PurpleThursday & #DVAM2025, our staff wore purple to stand with survivors and raise awareness to #EndDomesticViolence. Through our shelters, we provide safety, counseling, and support to help individuals and families rebuild their lives.
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Today is #WorldFoodDay, a reminder that #foodinsecurity remains a challenge in NYC.

We work to ensure all New Yorkers have access to healthy food, from our #urbanfarms and #communityfridges.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47fvH18

S:US is proud to support #CharterReform proposals to help speed up the creation of #affordablehousing in New York City.

Let’s build a more inclusive, affordable future for families, workers, and generations to come.

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#HousingJustice #NYC

Cheers filled Astoria Park at our annual Developmental #Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day! Nearly 700 New Yorkers with #IDD, their families, and S:US staff enjoyed various activities celebrating community and #inclusion. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IZ31jK

We are proud to be included in @cityandstateny.bsky.social's #TopPlacestoWork in New York! This honor reflects the dedication & talent of our incredible employees.

Thank you to our staff for making S:US not just a workplace, but a community of purpose.

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During #HungerActionMonth, nearly 300 lbs of food was donated—enough for 250 meals for New Yorkers we serve!

You can help year-round by donating through our #communityfridges or online shopping cart: https://bit.ly/46Xw0fL

Businesses and other employers have much to gain by diversifying their workforce with team members who have developmental disabilities. OPWDD and other New York State agencies have many resources to help organizations prepare for, recruit and retain pro... It's Time to EmployAbility - Hiring People With Disabilities

Hiring people with #disabilities benefit your workplace, mission & bottom line. OPWDD & NYS agencies offer resources to help recruit & retain talented workers.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHQnEh8k9E

#NDEAM #InclusiveHiring

Today we celebrate #NationalComingOutDay and stand with the #LGBTQIA+ community. Coming out is a journey of courage and self-acceptance.

At S:US, we’re proud to support spaces where everyone feels safe, seen, and valued.

Visit www.hrc.org/resources/coming-out to learn more.

"Community is a very important thing to me. And I think if we all could get involved in each of our communities... then we could very much so change the world little by little." -Jaimie Alexander, S:US brand ambassador

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#OpportunityForAll

On #WorldHomelessDay, we stand with New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. S:US provides transitional housing, shelters, anti-eviction assistance, and pathways to permanent housing to create lasting opportunities & stability for New Yorkers.

Learn more: https://sus.org/our-services/homeless/.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our #IDD Championships & Family Fun Day! This is a time to celebrate who we are and how special each of us is. We appreciate this opportunity to celebrate the people we serve. #OpportunityforAll

Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

#FoodInsecurity affects millions of New Yorkers. As changes to #SNAPbenefits loom, S:US remains committed to addressing hunger in our communities through our #UrbanFarms and #CommunityFridge programs.

We’re thrilled to welcome over 300 adults and families to their new supportive, affordable homes in the Bronx. The housewarming, featuring refreshments and tours, will be hosted on Monday, October 27 at 1600 Grand Avenue in the Bronx.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4n7mGwz

A Harm Reduction Approach to Informed and Compassionate Care S:US prioritizes harm reduction across recovery and treatment programs as a compassionate measure to mitigate against loss of life, isolation, and instability in an individual’s recovery journey. Serv...

S:US’ Dani York, LCAT, RDT and Elan Quashie co-authored an article in @behavioralhealth.bsky.social on how S:US uses #harmreduction to support recovery, prevent loss of life, and promote stability with compassionate care.

2025 Mental Illness Awareness Week If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

Mental Illness Awareness Week (#MIAW) is October 5-11, and #WorldMentalHealthDay is October 10.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for FREE, confidential, 24/7 help.

Being kind to others is being kind to yourself. Support S:US by becoming a #SUStainer. Your recurring #donation will help us continue our work to #EradicateHomelessness and #KeepNewYorkersHealthy.

Join today and transform lives: https://bit.ly/44yg9Tv

80th Anniversary of Disability Employment Awareness Month People with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Yet they are ready, willing, and able to do the work our country needs. As an organization advancing social justice, S:US is ...

This October we celebrate 80 years of #NDEAM! People with #disabilities bring value & talent to every workplace. At S:US, we create opportunities through #urbanfarming, training programs, and our #communityfridges.

To fill empty apartments for homeless people, NYC will first start tracking them More than 5,000 units of supportive housing were vacant in June, officials said.

Each year, NYC and state agencies fund thousands of #supportivehousing units for vulnerable New Yorkers, yet over 5,000 sat empty as of June.

At S:US, we’re pushing for expanded housing and services to help more people find home and stability.

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#YomKippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, begins this evening and ends the evening of October 2. It marks the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of reflection and repentance following Rosh Hashanah.

We wish you a meaningful and transformative Yom Kippur.

Apply to Alafia in Brooklyn for affordable apartments for people with intellectual and developmental #disabilities (#IDD) to live independently with support!

For more information, visit https://sus.org/welcome-home-to-alafia/.

DSP of the Year awarded to S:US Staff Nickey has consistently exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, compassion, and commitment.

Congrats to Nickey Green for being named #DSP of the Year by NYS Association of Day Service Providers! For 13 years at S:US, she has empowered people with #IDD with respect and care to achieve their goals.

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In our white paper, we examine how #foodsecurity can play a crucial role in reducing health disparities and supporting community wellbeing. We have found that access to nutritious, affordable food is directly linked to health outcomes.

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NYC issuing more housing vouchers for homeless residents than ever before The city says 37,500 people moved out of shelters via rental assistance programs last fiscal year. But the mayor is blocking further expansion.

The NYC housing voucher program is now supporting 60,000+ households.

At S:US, we are committed to #eradicatehomelessness by expanding access to stable housing and support services for New Yorkers in need.

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S:US’ Aegis #DomesticViolence Shelter provides a safe, nurturing space for survivors and their children to heal and rebuild. With emergency shelter, counseling, housing support, and more, Aegis helps individuals regain safety and independence.

Contact info@sus.org.

A group from our Day Habilitation Program enjoyed an exciting trip to Splish Splash Water Park! The group that visited the amusement park included people served with #IDD along with #DSPs.

Thank you to our team for helping the people we serve have this adventurous afternoon!

Thank you to the #volunteers from Campari Academy for their creative efforts to transform the stairwell at our Day Habilitation program in Queens into a beautiful new mural!

It truly captures the beauty of the ocean and marine life.

We’re thrilled to welcome over 300 adults and families to their new supportive, affordable homes in the Bronx. The housewarming, featuring refreshments and tours, will be hosted on Monday, October 27 at 1600 Grand Avenue in the Bronx.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4n7mGwz

Read the latest issue of News On The Go, where we share highlights from our harvest celebration, a #fooddrive, a celebration of Direct Support Professionals (#DSPs), and more.

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