Center for Urban Community Services

Center for Urban Community Services Home for Good starts here: https://tinyurl.com/cucshomeforgood2025

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

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indig...
11/13/2025

November is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. At CUCS, we acknowledge the land politically designated as New York City to be the homeland of the Lenape (Lenapehoking) who were displaced as a result of European settler colonialism over the course of 400 years. We also recognize that New York City has one of the largest urban Native American & Indigenous populations in the United States.

This month, we honor Native American & Indigenous heritage by committing to deeper understanding and ensuring that every person we serve is met with dignity and respect.

Learn more:

https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/

This week, November 9-15, we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week and recognize the essential role nurse practitio...
11/12/2025

This week, November 9-15, we celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week and recognize the essential role nurse practitioners play in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across our communities.

Nurse practitioners bring clinical expertise with an emphasis on health management, providing comprehensive care in nearly 1 billion patient visits each year.

At CUCS, our nurse practitioners are integral to our mission to help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. They provide compassionate, expert medical and psychiatric care that addresses the complex health needs of those we serve, helping individuals achieve stability and well-being. We are grateful for the dedication, skill, and compassion our nurse practitioners bring to their work every day.

Their contributions make a profound difference in the lives of our clients and strengthen our ability to provide the comprehensive care every person deserves. Thank you to all nurse practitioners for your commitment to advancing health and wellness in our communities.

Photo: Members of our dedicated Nurse Practitioner team.

Learn more about National Nurse Practitioners Week: Official NP Week site with fact sheets, talking points, and celebration resources: https://npweek.aanp.org/

Today we honor Veterans Day and the service of those who've served our country. Many veterans face significant challenge...
11/11/2025

Today we honor Veterans Day and the service of those who've served our country. Many veterans face significant challenges when transitioning to civilian life, and mental health conditions from military service are often the strongest predictor of homelessness after discharge.

CUCS Connects is embedded at the Manhattan VA and we are the only program outside the VA system that helps veterans access public benefits like Medicaid, SNAP, and cash assistance. Our comprehensive support helps veterans experiencing homelessness reclaim stability and independence. We're proud to serve those who have served our country with the dignity and care they deserve.

Learn more about Veterans Day:

🟢Official Veterans Day information, history, and national ceremony details: https://lnkd.in/guwJEvEP

🟢Veterans Day Teachers Resource Guide, a comprehensive guide with background, activities, and Page 9 of 13 educational materials: https://lnkd.in/e7924yBZ

We're honored to celebrate Jennifer Gholston, Director of the CUCS Institute, for being recognized by City and State NY ...
11/10/2025

We're honored to celebrate Jennifer Gholston, Director of the CUCS Institute, for being recognized by City and State NY as one of New York's 2025 Unsung Heroes.

The Unsung Heroes award honors New Yorkers who are movers and shakers working behind the scenes and achieving remarkable impact out of the spotlight. For two decades, Jennifer has transformed how NYC trains professionals on how to best support our neighbors experiencing homelessness, mental health illnesses, justice-system involvement, and substance use.

Through partnerships spanning social services, the NYPD, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Jennifer oversees programs that reach more than 10,000 practitioners annually. This includes 4,000 NYPD police officers trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

Jennifer's work behind the scenes ensures evidence-based, consistent training across NYC's human services community, making our city safer and more compassionate for all New Yorkers.

Congratulations Jennifer!

Read the full feature in City & State's latest issue: https://lnkd.in/eGwPHFBW

Congratulations to Luis Orengo, CUCS Case Manager, on receiving the inaugural Association for Community Living Excellenc...
11/08/2025

Congratulations to Luis Orengo, CUCS Case Manager, on receiving the inaugural Association for Community Living Excellence in Direct Care Award!

Luis was one of just 34 outstanding direct care workers recognized at the 46th Annual ACLAIMH Conference Banquet for dedication and excellence in assisting New Yorkers facing behavioral health challenges. This honor reflects Luis's commitment to providing dignified, expert care that helps people achieve stability and independence.

Thank you, Luis, for the exceptional work you do every day to support our community. This recognition is well-deserved!

"I enjoy being a trainer because it allows me to share knowledge and tools to empower professionals to grow their skills...
11/05/2025

"I enjoy being a trainer because it allows me to share knowledge and tools to empower professionals to grow their skills and confidence in serving others."

-Kelly, CUCS Institute Trainer

The CUCS Institute provides a broad spectrum of trainings to nearly 15,000 individuals annually worldwide. Learn more at cucs.org/training.

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits are currently on pause. If you or someone you know needs food assi...
11/02/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits are currently on pause. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, here are resources that may help:

Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens:
Search for locations near you: https://finder.nyc.gov/foodhelp/

God's Love We Deliver:
Home-delivered meals for those with qualifying medical diagnoses and difficulty shopping or cooking.
https://www.glwd.org/get-meals/for-you-or-your-loved-ones/

City Meals on Wheels:
Meal delivery for New Yorkers 60+ who are homebound or unable to prepare meals.
https://www.citymeals.org/get-meals

Please share this information with anyone who might need it.

Community, creativity, and a little Halloween spirit! 🎃🦇🍬Across CUCS program sites, staff and clients are coming togethe...
10/31/2025

Community, creativity, and a little Halloween spirit! 🎃🦇🍬

Across CUCS program sites, staff and clients are coming together for Halloween parties, creative activities, and moments that remind us why community matters. When people have stable housing, quality care, and a network of support, they can truly enjoy life's special moments.

Here's to the joy, laughter, and belonging that make a house a home. Happy Halloween from CUCS!

What an incredible gathering! Our CEO Dawn M. Pinnock moderated the Community-Based Solutions panel at the Mother Cabrin...
10/28/2025

What an incredible gathering! Our CEO Dawn M. Pinnock moderated the Community-Based Solutions panel at the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Mental Health Summit last week, joining 500+ leaders working to address New York's mental health and homelessness crisis.

Thank you to Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for bringing us together. Real change happens when we work as one.

Learn more about the Summit: https://bit.ly/4hrJWmY

10/25/2025

Our newly refreshed children’s playroom at the Hannigan family supportive housing program is ready for fun and creativity!

Across CUCS's supportive housing programs, 336 children have a place to call home. We make sure every one of them has space to play, explore, and imagine in a joyful environment.

On this beautiful fall day, CUCS CEO Dawn M. Pinnock and Program Director Sable Sweeper welcomed NYS Assemblymember Jord...
10/24/2025

On this beautiful fall day, CUCS CEO Dawn M. Pinnock and Program Director Sable Sweeper welcomed NYS Assemblymember Jordan Wright to the Hannigan, CUCS’s permanent supportive housing program for families in Harlem. He toured the building and learned about CUCS's supportive housing model, which pairs affordable housing with wraparound services that help formerly homeless New Yorkers achieve a 98% housing retention rate.

Thank you, Assemblymember Wright, for visiting and for your commitment to affordable housing in Harlem. And a special thank you to the Hannigan team for the incredible work you do helping tenants build brighter futures.

If your work involves encountering people who are in distress, crisis, or at risk, our Managing Job-Related Stress train...
10/24/2025

If your work involves encountering people who are in distress, crisis, or at risk, our Managing Job-Related Stress training can help you understand the signs of workplace burnout and build practical tools to strengthen resilience.

Participants learn techniques for coping with stress, maintaining balance, and sustaining productivity in a demanding workplace.

Our trainings are engaging, interactive, and can be tailored to fit your organization’s needs.

With more than 40 years of experience, CUCS promotes safe, compassionate, and effective responses for vulnerable individuals.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Gholston: jgholston@cucs.org

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