Human Services Council of New York

NYC runs on #nonprofits! Everyday, the human services sector and workforce provides food, housing, childcare, legal counsel, mental health resources, and SO MUCH MORE to New Yorkers across the City. We are proud to support this sector and fight for the resources they need to keep being #TheHeartofNY ✨ Learn more ➡️ theheartofnewyork.org

Did you know that New York City owes roughly $4.9 billion to nonprofits? Nonprofits should be paid what they’re owed because they keep our city housed, fed, and cared for. We support #TheHeartofNY because nonprofits ensure the dignity of all New Yorkers. Join us in celebrating the hope they share throughout every borough: https://lnkd.in/e5VSRFrJ #TheHeartofNY

Welcome to HSC's newly elected members of our Board of Directors! 👏 We’re excited to continue advancing our advocacy under the guidance of our new Board leadership: Wayne Ho, President & CEO of the Chinese-American Planning Council; Eileen Torres, CEO of BronxWorks; and Corinne Hammons, President & CEO of Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York. We also look forward to strengthening the human services sector with our new Board members Jessica Chait; Margarita Guzman, Executive Director of the Violence Intervention Program; Sheila Duke, CEO of Roads to Success; and Jeremy Kaplan, Executive Director of Encore Community Services.

📣 Announcing HSC's 2026–2028 Strategic Plan! Developed in partnership with members, allies, and partners across the human services sector, the plan sets a bold agenda to advance procurement reform, #JustPay for human services workers, and crisis resilience — all while strengthening the advocacy, engagement, and capacity of nonprofits. More than a roadmap, it is a call to action that reflects the urgency of continuing to build collective power. Read our Strategic Plan: https://lnkd.in/ehjrQZWZ

🎉 Join us in congratulating Marianela Diaz, HSC’s Associate Director of Policy and Advocacy, who was recognized on City & State's 2025 Latino Trailblazers List! Since joining HSC, Marianela has been a fierce advocate for the nonprofit human services sector, leading the #JustPay Campaign in our collective fight for equitable wages. We would also like to congratulate our incredible human services partners who were recognized: Selma Betancourt (AARP New York)   Robert Cordero (Grand Street Settlement)   Lis Goris (Citymeals on Wheels)   Andrea Jerves (HANAC)   Rosita Marinez (INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC)   Carolina Oleas (Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York)   Ramon Peguero (Committee for Hispanic Children & Families)   Julio Peña III (Chinese-American Planning Council)   Beverly Raudales (Comunilife, Inc.)   Olga Rodriguez-Vidal (Safe Horizon)   Eileen Torres (BronxWorks) 👉 Learn more and see the full list: https://lnkd.in/ez8ukUqQ

🚨 September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! 🚨 For human services nonprofits, it’s a reminder about the importance of: ✅ Equipping their organizations, staff, and communities they serve for both everyday and large-scale emergencies ✅ Strengthening our sector's collective resilience ✅ Advocating for the resources and policies our organizations need, especially during this time of national polycrisis All month long, HSC will share weekly crisis resilience resources, events, and tools for human services nonprofits. 🔗 Check out our first spotlight in HSC’s latest newsletter, featuring events and resources from New York City Emergency Management Department: https://lnkd.in/edNFiwbi 📩 Subscribe to get updates all September: https://lnkd.in/e4nM_ZUb #Preparedness #Resilience #HumanServices

Early-bird pricing for Nonprofit New York's 2025 Annual Conference ends on September 1! Join over 1,000 nonprofit changemakers for a full day of inspiration, learning, and forward momentum at the New York Marriott Marquis on November 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Learn more and get your early-bird ticket today👇

‼️ Take action to support nonprofit contracting reform TODAY! The nonprofit contracting reform bill S7001 Mayer/A7616 Paulin unanimously passed in the legislature. Now, it's up to Governor Hochul to sign it into law. It is urgent that she sign the bill this session to: ✅ Make the State contracting process more efficient ✅ Increase financial stability for New York’s nonprofits ✅ Improve delivery of services to the people they serve The small changes in the law that the bill includes will have a big impact for nonprofits and the people they serve. Keep the pressure on Governor Hochul and take action today: 📣 Email the Governor: https://lnkd.in/gfHWY4he 📣 Sign-On Letter: https://lnkd.in/epqzNgv9 https://lnkd.in/eKnC7s6B

🚨 New York’s nonprofits are in crisis. But Governor Kathy Hochul can – and should – take action today and help. Our sector delivers essential services – housing, mental health, youth programs, and more – to millions of New Yorkers each year. But State contract delays and inefficiencies are putting all that at risk. Governor Hochul: You have the power to right these wrongs. In honor of #NationalNonprofitDay, we ask you to prioritize and sign S.7001/A.7616 this session and protect hundreds of organizations and millions of New Yorkers! Thank you to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Shelley Mayer for leading this important fight! #FairContractsNow #StandWithNonprofits

HSC Executive Director Michelle Jackson was honored at City & State's event for the 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services List! An honor she shared with many of HSC's members. Thank you to City & State for celebrating this incredible community of leaders working to support New Yorkers and fighting for a stronger sector. See the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/e8EWzR-B #HumanServices #Leadership #SocialServices