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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · 1h

#TBT #LGBTHistoryMonth

On June 30, 1991, Housing Works rolled into #NYCPride with its very first float—a home on wheels.

📷 Photographer Unknown

Learn more: housingworkshistory.com

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 13h

🪧NO KINGS NYC
📍 47th & 7th Ave
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 More info at NoKingsNYC.com
📣 Sign up to volunteer bit.ly/4q3mgZU
📣 Sign up to marshal tinyurl.com/NokingsMarshals

This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
Meet: 47th St & 7th Ave
March: South on 7th Ave, to 14th St.

Graphic with black ground and text in white and red, reads No Kings ! NYC, October 18

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Asia Russell @asia-ilse.bsky.social · 1d

Such a pleasure to talk today with comrades De'Ashia Lee, @housingworksnyc.bsky.social's Charles King, and @treatmentactiongroup.org's Kendall Martinez-Wright about the powerful practice of civil disobedience in effective AIDS activism.

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · 7d

Housing Works annual report is available now!

Read more: bit.ly/HWAnnualRepor...

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · 24d

That concludes BRAKING AIDS® Ride 2025! We rode from Princeton to New York City with a record-breaking number of new riders joining us this weekend. All together, we raised $416,017 for @housingworksnyc.bsky.social. Now that Ride weekend is over, how are you continuing to be an activist?

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Gina M Randazzo @ginamrandazzo.bsky.social · 8d

My image in this piece from a peaceful demonstration with @pnhpnymetro.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social and Act Up NY

Why healthcare spending is at the center of the US government shutdown battle

Democrats said they won’t vote for legislation unless Republicans reverse Medicaid cuts and extend subsidies

www.theguardian.com

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · 8d

At Housing Works, we believe healthcare is a human right — not a privilege tied to #immigration status.

We stand with our communities. We protect. We provide. We resist.

#FueraICE #HealthcareIsAHumanRight

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you to everyone who joined us or supported BRAKING AIDS® Ride 2025! What a weekend filled with love, laughter, and even some tears along the way. We raised $416,017 to benefit @housingworksnyc.bsky.social in the fight to end AIDS and homelessness, and we couldn't have done it without you!

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · 28d

Housing Works is proud to provide a compassionate, affirming healthcare environment where all people feel seen, respected, and supported.

Gender-affirming care is #suicideprevention.

Call us at (718) 277 0386 to get started.

#SuicidePreventionWeek

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · 29d

QUALITY HOUSING 👏 IS 👏 SUICIDE 👏 PREVENTION.

At Housing Works, we believe as a core value that housing is healthcare.

This is community care. To get started, call (347) 473-7400.

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · Sep 9

Calling all @candysamples.bsky.social fans! We're her #1 fans over here and we can't wait to see Candy in all her glory in only 4 days. Get ready for big hair, bigger smiles, and the biggest joy from Candy Samples on the Ride!

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · 29d

T-3 days until BRAKING AIDS® Ride! We are thrilled to see all our riders and crew in only 3 days to begin the most challenging, yet most rewarding weekend of the year. Who's ready?!

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Asia Russell @asia-ilse.bsky.social · Aug 22

We can stop Russell Vought and his illegal power grab, and compel Congress to fight back--but we need you. Sign up for our emergency protest

-> bit.ly/SAVEPEPFAR (case sensitive) & demand release of lifesaving HIV funding. (Buses available from New York thanks to @housingworksnyc.bsky.social)

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Asia Russell @asia-ilse.bsky.social · Sep 2

#NOW: Here with @agawande.bsky.social, @housingworksnyc.bsky.social and comrades, at the doorstep of Russ Vought because he is stealing billions in life saving funding already appropriated by Congress for PEPFAR, the global AIDS program >>

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Liz Highleyman @lizhighleyman.bsky.social · Sep 5

HIV funding rally at the Capitol. #CutsKill #SaveHIVfunding #2025USCHA #USCHA @prep4allnow.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @sfaidsfound.bsky.social

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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

HIV funding rally at the Capitol. #CutsKill #SaveHIVfunding #2025USCHA #USCHA @prep4allnow.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @sfaidsfound.bsky.social

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POZ Magazine @pozmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 5

HIV funding rally at the Capitol. #CutsKill #SaveHIVfunding #2025USCHA #USCHA @prep4allnow.bsky.social @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @sfaidsfound.bsky.social @pozmagazine.bsky.social

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · Sep 8

Charles King is excited to see you in only 5 days for BRAKING AIDS® Ride! The entire @housingworksnyc.bsky.social and Global Impact team can't wait to invite all of our riders to Philadelphia and begin our journey to New York City in just 5 days. See you then!

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · Aug 20

For over two decades, #PEPFAR has been a beacon of bipartisan leadership, saving more than 25 million lives and transforming the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Today, that legacy is under threat.

🗯️ Share this post if you agree. Tag your elected officials in the comments to hold them accountable.

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · Aug 18

On Tuesday, September 2, Housing Works will be joining HIV activists, providers, and allies to take bold action in D.C. as Congress returns from recess.

We are determined, united, and ready to fight for what’s right.

bit.ly/SAVEPEPFAR

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · Aug 8

📢 DEFEND EQUITY IN NY CANNABIS!

We demand:
Grandfathering of all licensed dispensaries
A special session to pass bill S8469 with community-backed amendments

We’ve made it easy: Use the script we provide and make a quick call to Governor Hochul TODAY.

Your voice matters.
actionnetwork.org/ca...

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Housing Works Inc. @housingworksnyc.bsky.social · Aug 6

📣 THIS WEEK’S ACTION ALERT

🚨 Email Zap: Urge Congress to protect PrEP and preventive care from RFK Jr.’s dangerous proposals.
📅 August 8: Join us in NYC for a high-impact Rally to Save 🍃—your presence matters!

🔗 linktr.ee/housingwor...

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The Supportive Housing Network of New York @thenetworkny.bsky.social · Aug 4

#HandsOffHousing! NYers are at risk of losing the housing & services that keep them stable & alive. Our Day of Action Staten Island event w/ @housingworksnyc.bsky.social @winnyc.bsky.social @newdestinyhousing.org @cidnyinc.bsky.social in the Staten Island Advance:
www.silive.com/news/2025/07...

Housing advocates warn Trump budget cuts could increase NYC homelessness

Activists held a press conference calling for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis to oppose Trump's budget cuts.

www.silive.com

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BRAKING AIDS® Ride @brakingaids.bsky.social · Aug 1

Last call for 1-day Riders! Don't miss your chance to join the ride of a lifetime. Cycle from Princeton, NJ to New York City, NY in one day, all to end AIDS and homelessness with @housingworksnyc.bsky.social and Philly AIDS Thrift. Register today at brakingaidsride.org/register to join the fun.

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