Center for Urban Community Services | CUCS

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for the support, compassion, and generosity of our CUCS community. Thanks to you, we’ve been able to transform lives and bring hope to those who need it most. Here’s to a new year of continued impact and the shared belief that we can create a brighter future together. #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

There is still time to make a difference! The end of the year is a chance to reflect on the incredible ways CUCS has helped people build stronger, more fulfilling lives. If you’ve been thinking about giving, it’s not too late to make a difference and help us keep this work going. Every gift counts. Please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"When local apartment buildings or hotels are being converted into transitional housing, support the project and attend neighborhood meetings... and speak out in favor of supporting the unhoused community." - Michelle Lucero, CUCS Clinical Supervisor, The Prince George Permanent Supportive Housing Program This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"Remember that this person, although homeless, might be a son, father, uncle or best friend to someone out there." - Marcin Bielen, CUCS Assistant Program Director, The Sands Permanent Supportive Housing Program This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"Small gestures add up to a better life for everyone, both the receiver and the giver." - Lynda Guzman, LCSW, Program Director, CUCS Uptown Scattered Site Permanent Supportive housing This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"There are many ways to help that don’t involve giving money. You can call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched to help the homeless person receive services. "I would recommend Paul’s Place (a drop in center and safe haven) to get help. Paul’s Place is located at 114 West 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues." - Jin Kim, CUCS Social Worker, Schermerhorn Permanent Supportive Housing Program This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"We are all human, which allows room for us all to be vulnerable. It’s in that moment of another’s vulnerability that we must consider others a little more. Sometimes that “grand gesture” can simply be a warm smile. I say this because no matter how tough things may get, the acknowledgement in a smile says volumes." - Nueresha Figaro, CUCS Special Assistant/Office Manager, The Sands Permanent Supportive Housing Program This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"People tend to overlook homeless individuals and stigmatize them… It's up to us as a society to rectify that. Acknowledge the person's dignity and worth." - Patrise Henry, CUCS Case Manager, Prospect Place Transitional Housing Program This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

"Greet them while looking them in the eye. Observe for any harassment and step in if you feel comfortable. Research state and local candidates who support building more housing." - Nancy McMurray, LCSW, CUCS Assistant Program Director, Paul’s Place Drop in Center This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. Donate today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #makeadifferencedecember #homelessnyc #supportivehousing #streetoutreachnyc #transitionalhousing

Make a Difference today: https://bit.ly/MDD24L "This Make a Difference December, I challenge you to smile and make eye contact. So many of our homeless neighbors are made to feel invisible by the bustling city. Whether they are riding the bus besides you or sitting along the street hoping for a few dollars to cover a meal, the lack of humanity they sometimes feel can be jarring. This month, I challenge you to smile. This month, I challenge you to make eye contact as you pass by. Even if you don’t have change to spare, or the time to accompany them for a quick bite -- take a minute to smile, look them in the eyes, and explain yourself. Have some time? Ask them how they are. Have more time? Ask if they want to share their story. This December, I challenge you to bring back the humanity." This December, please think about how you can make a difference and support the critical work of CUCS for all New Yorkers. https://bit.ly/MDD24L #cucsnyc #supportivehousing #homelessnyc #makeadifferencedecember