Center for Urban Community Services


Helping New Yorkers rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy



CUCS Report - October 2024: Our Fall Fundraiser, Igniting Hope

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This month’s CUCS Report provides a brief introduction to the unique and impactful work that CUCS provides homeless families through our growing portfolio of permanent supportive housing family sites.

As you read this month’s newsletter and learn more about CUCS’ permanent housing family sites, we hope that you decide to join us on October 17th for “Igniting Hope: Making a Difference for all New Yorkers”

Learn more about Igniting Hope here


CUCS Report - September 2024: 2 Years of Success at Paul's Place Drop-In Center

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CUCS offers a holistic approach to the services we provide our clients.  Wherever they are, whatever they need, we have a program and a staff that meets them, guides and provides for them, and helps them formulate and meet their goals.

As you read about the work at Paul’s Place Drop-in Center and hear from our Program Director, Tamara Bryant, you will understand how our staff provides the same care we would want for our own families.


Op-Ed | Welcoming safe haven neighbors is key to addressing homelessness in NYC

CUCS/Janian is at the forefront of serving our most vulnerable populations.  Using a variety of models to help New York’s homeless population, CUCS/Janian offers essential services such as primary medical care, psychiatric support, and assistance with finding permanent housing.

In this op ed, co-authored by CUCS Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel and Joslyn Carter, Administrator of the NYC Department of Homeless Services, we share the importance of partnership in creating solutions.  Washington Street Safe Haven will help individuals transition from the streets to stable homes.

Read how CUCS is changing lives and strengthening communities across the city.


CUCS In the News: How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness

Please read this in-depth article by Phenix Kim in the latest edition of New York Nonprofit Media.


https://www.nynmedia.com/news/2024/07/how-homelessness-can-be-viewed-symptom-mental-illness/398033/


Our Impact

Jennifer’s story is a success story - a story of hope. Her journey out of homelessness takes her through transitional housing, case management, and permanent supportive housing.

Jennifer

I am so excited for every new permanent supportive housing program we open because that is the best, most effective intervention to solve homelessness.

Adina

What's important to me? My health, stability...I just want a job. I'm thankful for the Hannigan.

Sha-Mel