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We are a frontline force of over 500 essential workers dedicated to helping individuals and families rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy across New York City.

Helping someone find a home is one part of the work. Helping them stay housed is another.At CUCS’s Sydelle residence, on...
10/24/2026

Helping someone find a home is one part of the work. Helping them stay housed is another.

At CUCS’s Sydelle residence, ongoing eviction prevention workshops give residents a space to discuss housing concerns and learn about resources that can help them maintain their housing when emergencies arise. These conversations are part of CUCS’s continued support for residents as they build stability in their homes.

Want to help make more educational events like this possible for CUCS residents? Support our work at https://bit.ly/4w8Xg5t.

10/24/2026

A stable home is the starting point.
Opportunities to connect, get creative and enjoy time with neighbors are part of feeling at home, too.

This Emotional Wellness Month, we’re sharing a look at life at CUCS’s Kingsbridge Heights Residence in the Bronx. From making tofu empanadas and decorating pumpkins to gathering for an end-of-summer carnival, residents have been learning, creating and spending time together.
The team’s focus on residents’ wellbeing extends beyond individual services.
It includes bringing neighbors together and giving residents and staff more opportunities to get to know one another.

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SAVE THE DATE | MARCH 5, 2027One City. One Cause. One System.A conference presented by the CUCS Training Institute and J...
10/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE | MARCH 5, 2027

One City. One Cause. One System.

A conference presented by the CUCS Training Institute and Janian Medical Care

📅 Friday, March 5, 2027
📍 New York, New York

Better coordination begins with a shared understanding.
People experiencing homelessness often navigate mental health conditions, chronic illness and substance use while facing housing instability.

Supporting the whole person takes collaboration across professions, organizations and systems.
Join CUCS for a day of cross-sector learning featuring panel discussions and accredited trainings led by practitioners and peers with direct experience.

Explore common challenges, learn from different perspectives and build skills you can use in your work.

TRAINING INCLUDES:
• Non-confrontational communication
• Trauma-informed, person-centered approaches
• Lived experience and system insight
• Tools for staff wellbeing

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Professionals across housing, healthcare, behavioral health, government, property management, legal services, policy and community organizations, along with peers, students and early career professionals.

Mark your calendar. Registration details and the full program are coming soon.

Follow CUCS us for more updates.

Recent news coverage brings CUCS’s work into focus, from helping New Yorkers come indoors to creating more supportive ho...
10/19/2026

Recent news coverage brings CUCS’s work into focus, from helping New Yorkers come indoors to creating more supportive housing in the Bronx.

In , Erica Strang, director of Manhattan Outreach Consortium at CUCS, discusses the need for better coordination among outreach teams and more permanent housing options with reporter .

In her reporting on New Yorkers living unsheltered, Columbia Journalism student Virginia Noone speaks with Erica about winter risks, barriers to entering shelter and why a safe place to sleep is essential to addressing other needs.

, and cover last week's groundbreaking at 1920 Turnbull Avenue. Developed in partnership with and LLC. The project will bring 228 affordable apartments to Soundview, including 137 permanent supportive housing apartments, with on-site services provided by CUCS.

Read the full stories here:

Gothamist:
https://bit.ly/47qgERG

Virginia Noone:
https://bit.ly/4zvRrBg

CityBiz:
https://bit.ly/3VULwqP

New York YIMBY:
https://bit.ly/4hRFO1x

Yield PRO:
https://bit.ly/3WgCNPT

Leading a team means knowing how to give useful feedback, delegate effectively and have difficult conversations.We recen...
10/18/2026

Leading a team means knowing how to give useful feedback, delegate effectively and have difficult conversations.

We recently launched a Leadership Development Program for our Senior and Executive Leadership team, facilitated by Knights Consulting. Through the program, our leaders will strengthen these skills, build inclusive and equitable leadership practices, and support one another in putting what they learn into practice.

It’s an investment in the people who lead our teams and in how CUCS works together to deliver the best care for New Yorkers.

All week long, we’ve been recognizing case managers across CUCS and sharing what makes their work rewarding. We’re closi...
10/17/2026

All week long, we’ve been recognizing case managers across CUCS and sharing what makes their work rewarding. We’re closing our National Case Management Week spotlights with Melina Ramirez, a case manager at the Hannigan. Melina has built lasting relationships with the seniors on her caseload. She helps them navigate the healthcare system, advocates for their individual needs and values being someone they can consistently turn to.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is helping seniors navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and advocating for their individual needs,” Melina says.

Thank you, Melina, for the care and dedication you bring to your work at the Hannigan.

And to all of CUCS’s case managers, thank you for listening, following through and helping people get the support they need, every day of the year.

Join us in thanking them in the comments!



For Divante Hawkins, helping a client find a home is his proudest moment at CUCS. Making sure the client has support aft...
10/16/2026

For Divante Hawkins, helping a client find a home is his proudest moment at CUCS. Making sure the client has support after the move matters to him, too.

Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Divante, a case manager at Paul’s Place who has been with CUCS for almost a year and a half.
When a client faced repeated barriers to securing an apartment, Divante advocated for him and enlisted his team’s help. He explained what the client could manage independently and where he needed support. They kept pursuing options until he secured a home.

Thank you, Divante, for your dedication to the people you serve and all you do at Paul’s Place.

Join us in thanking Divante and the CUCS case managers who make this work possible. Leave a shoutout in the comments!



10/16/2026

What will 1920 Turnbull mean for the people who live there? A stable home, access to care and support for what comes next.

At this week’s groundbreaking in the Soundview section of the Bronx, CUCS President & CEO Dawn M. Pinnock, shared how the new affordable and supportive housing development will expand CUCS’ services in the borough, helping residents stay housed, pursue employment and look to the future with greater confidence and hope.

We’re grateful for our partnership with and Strada Ventures LLC on this project, and we’re also thankful for NYC Council Member Amanda Farías, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, , and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for helping make it all possible.



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Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Melanie Klugman, a case manager at The Christopher who joined...
10/15/2026

Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Melanie Klugman, a case manager at The Christopher who joined CUCS in 2024.

For Melanie, advocating for residents also means helping them build the skills to advocate for themselves. “My favorite part of my job is not only advocating for my clients but also helping people learn the skills to do so themselves. It is so satisfying to be on a team with our tenants working to accomplish their goals,” Melanie says.

She values CUCS’s commitment to self-determination and the opportunity to continue developing her own skills. A recipient of a DOHMH scholarship, Melanie is currently attending Hunter College to earn her master’s degree in social work.

Thank you, Melanie, for supporting residents at The Christopher!

We’ll be sharing more CUCS case manager spotlights throughout the week.



“What I like most about what I do is who I do it with.”For Michael Williams, a case manager at our Drop-In Site Paul’s P...
10/14/2026

“What I like most about what I do is who I do it with.”

For Michael Williams, a case manager at our Drop-In Site Paul’s Place, the team is a big part of what makes the work rewarding.

We’re recognizing Michael as part of National Case Management Week. He's been with CUCS for a nearly four years, helping clients address immediate housing needs and find safe, permanent housing. He values being part of a team that keeps working together to find solutions for clients.

Thank you, Michael, for your work at Paul’s Place!

Keep following this week to meet more of CUCS’s amazing case managers.



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