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Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter
@ncsinc.bsky.social
NCS provides homeless/at-risk NYers with a home, a community, and the services they need to thrive.

www.ncsinc.org
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We're excited to make Bluesky our new home! 🏡

NCS provides New Yorkers facing homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services they need to thrive.

We believe neighbors should help neighbors. Join us! 🧡

Learn more and see how you can help your neighbors: www.ncsinc.org
"Increased and continued investment in CoC is essential to breaking the cycle of homelessness," said CARES of NY, Inc.'s Michelle Sandoz-Dennis. Federal cuts to CoC and HOPWA threaten to dismantle supportive housing. This is the time for action. Read more: poststar.com/news/local/g...
Housing advocates rally in Argyle to halt federal funding cuts
An amalgam of tenants and housing advocates rallied in Argyle on Thursday to take part in the Hands Off Housing Day of Action, an event organized by the Supportive Housing
poststar.com
August 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"They’re going to have to evict families," said Nicole Branca, Executive Director of New Destiny Housing at one of four #HandsOffHousing rallies last week to urge against dangerous federal housing cuts. Read more via ‪silive.com: www.silive.com/news/2025/07... @thenetworkny.bsky.social
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
August 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“Right now, Hochul’s budget tells human services workers that they don’t matter.”

But it's not too late.

@governor.ny.gov @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social can still support #JustPay by investing 7.8% in human services! #WeCantWait

www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
Commentary: Pay a living wage to the people who make New York livable
Nonprofits are losing human-services workers because the workers can't afford to work for such low pay. Give them a real cost-of-living adjustment.
www.timesunion.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social & @votejgr.bsky.social spent a week living on the avg. human services wage of just $20/hour.

They agree: nonprofit human services workers deserve nothing less than a 7.8% investment on ALL State human services contracts. #WeCantWait #JustPay www.amny.com/opinion/help...
Op-Ed | Why we must help New York’s human service workers | amNewYork
New York’s human service workers are the backbone of our state. Every day, they run shelters, support seniors, care for children, and provide critical
www.amny.com
March 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We're excited to make Bluesky our new home! 🏡

NCS provides New Yorkers facing homelessness with a home, a community, and access to the services they need to thrive.

We believe neighbors should help neighbors. Join us! 🧡

Learn more and see how you can help your neighbors: www.ncsinc.org
March 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
DOGE wants to fire at least HALF of all HUD employees. Cutting staff at this level will destroy HUD's ability to provide stable housing across the country. DOGE must keep their #HandsOffHousing!
March 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
"Ending homelessness requires bold leadership and direct engagement with those on the front lines," writes @thenetworkny.bsky.social's Pascale Leone in the @nydailynews.com. NYC's next mayor will play a critical role in #supportivehousing development. Read more:
www.nydailynews.com/2025/03/16/m...
More homes for more N.Y.ers: Supportive housing to address the homelessness crisis
Recently, each day in New York City politics brings new distractions, while problems mount. And those most at risk — those facing mental health and substance use challenges and in need of services,…
www.nydailynews.com
March 17, 2025 at 8:54 PM