Urban Resource Institute

Urban Resource Institute Empowering individuas, families, and communities to end cycles of domestic violence, homelessness,

Urban Resource Institute (URI) provide comprehensive, holistic, and supportive human services programs that empower individuals and families in the New York metropolitan area to change their lives for the better. With our rich legacy of social service research and expertise, our deep relationships with the diverse communities we serve, and our flexible, innovative approach to program development and service delivery, we are uniquely equipped to provide solutions to the challenges affecting New York’s most vulnerable populations. Our handson programs for victims of domestic violence and homelessness are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the individual, while our advocacy and community outreach initiatives advance social change and build wider visibility and support for the issues that have an impact on our clients’ quality of life and New York’s urban communities.

URI was proud to attend the 55th Annual New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators ...
02/19/2026

URI was proud to attend the 55th Annual New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators Caucus Conference.

CEO Nathaniel Fields, Senior Director of Government Affairs Samantha Cardenas, and Director of Government Affairs Brandon Lloyd joined leaders from across the state to advance policies that strengthen communities of color and build safer, more equitable neighborhoods.

Together, we’re advocating for the investments that make safe housing, trauma-informed care, and long-term healing possible.

02/18/2026

Financial abuse is a form of control, and it can happen in any relationship.

It may look like:

-Controlling or withholding money

-Preventing someone from working or taking their paycheck

-Keeping ID, passports, or legal documents

-Opening credit cards or loans without their knowledge

-Using threats to force financial decisions

Knowing the signs is an important step toward safety and support. If you or someone you know needs help, resources are available:

NYC Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 800-621-4673
National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 800-799-7233

02/12/2026

When a Code Blue is declared, the risk for unhoused New Yorkers is immediate.

URI helps create a low-barrier path to shelter so people can get indoors safely. If you’re concerned about someone outside, call 311 — outreach teams and first responders will assess and connect them to services.

Watch more from our CEO, Nathaniel Fields, featured on :

02/05/2026

Extreme cold is a public safety emergency. Outreach, warming options, and shelter access must meet the urgency of the moment—because lives depend on it.

URI Vice President of Government Affairs Lauren Schuster shares how URI and the City are working together to protect New Yorkers during this dangerous cold spell.

If you see someone outside in freezing temperatures, call 311.

Help connect them to outreach. Help save a life.

02/05/2026

Extreme cold is a public safety emergency. Outreach, warming options, and shelter access must meet the urgency of the moment—because lives depend on it.

sat down with URI Vice President of Government Affairs Lauren Schuster to learn how URI and the City are working together to protect New Yorkers during this dangerous cold spell.

If you see someone outside in freezing temperatures, call 311.

Help connect them to outreach. Help save a life.

Throughout Black History Month, we pause with respect and recommitment. Black history is American history. It is a story...
02/03/2026

Throughout Black History Month, we pause with respect and recommitment. Black history is American history. It is a story of resilience, courage, and change that continues to shape who we are today.

At URI, we walk alongside individuals and families facing the deep impacts of violence, homelessness, poverty, and trauma. These challenges didn’t happen by chance—they are tied to generations of inequity. This month reminds us why our work to create safety, healing, and opportunity is so essential.

Even in difficult times, we hold onto hope. Progress may not be linear, but history shows us that it is possible when we stand together. With our staff, partners, clients, and supporters, we are building pathways forward and creating space for transformation.

Honoring the past strengthens the present. Together, we can shape a more just future.

https://urinyc.org/black-history-is-american-history/

What if accountability and healing worked together to prevent violence?A new evaluation by the Urban Institute highlight...
01/30/2026

What if accountability and healing worked together to prevent violence?

A new evaluation by the Urban Institute highlights promising practices from URI’s Trauma-Informed Abusive Partner Intervention Program. Participants shared that the program helped them confront trauma, take responsibility, and begin real change.

This is what prevention can look like, and it matters now more than ever.

Read the full report and learn more: https://urbn.is/4jN0iYA

When survivor housing loses funding, safety is what’s taken away.Survivors don’t experience policy shifts as headlines—t...
01/29/2026

When survivor housing loses funding, safety is what’s taken away.

Survivors don’t experience policy shifts as headlines—they experience them as closed doors, longer waits, and impossible choices.

This article highlights a reality we see every day: housing is one of the strongest protections against violence.

What does it mean to truly protect survivors—no matter who’s in power?

https://msmagazine.com/2026/01/23/survivor-domestic-violence-trump-admin-simultaneously-slashes-housing-vawa-funds/

01/20/2026

January is Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking doesn't always look like someone following behind you in person. It can happen online, and it's just as serious.

Cyberstalking can include: using location apps to track your movements, monitoring or interfering with your daily life, or posing as you online and controlling your digital presence. These behaviors are stalking and they are illegal. Trust your instincts. If you believe you are in danger, call 911 immediately.

Share this post to help others recognize the signs.

Dr. King did not fight for symbolism. He fought for systems to change.Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. by confront...
01/19/2026

Dr. King did not fight for symbolism. He fought for systems to change.

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. by confronting what he demanded: that poverty be recognized as violence, that silence be named as complicity, and that justice be treated as responsibility, not charity.

At URI, we see every day what happens when inequity goes unchallenged. Honoring Dr. King requires more than reflection. It requires action. Justice cannot wait.

https://bit.ly/4sOFGmI

Here’s what Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State means for survivors and families 👇
01/16/2026

Here’s what Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State means for survivors and families 👇

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