Services for the UnderServed (S:US)
@sus-org.bsky.social
We transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness.
To learn more about S:US, visit: https://sus.org/about-us/.
To learn more about S:US, visit: https://sus.org/about-us/.
Our Day Habilitation programs host monthly #art workshops that foster creativity, connection, and confidence for people with #disabilities. Through hands-on artmaking, participants express emotions, explore their artistic side, and experience meaningful personal growth.
February 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Our Day Habilitation programs host monthly #art workshops that foster creativity, connection, and confidence for people with #disabilities. Through hands-on artmaking, participants express emotions, explore their artistic side, and experience meaningful personal growth.
Our Urban Farms team are changemakers in the fight against #foodinsecurity and for healthier NYC communities.
Through therapeutic horticulture, #nutrition programs, and paid #employment, our farms engage hundreds each year—growing fresh produce and expanding local #foodaccess.
Through therapeutic horticulture, #nutrition programs, and paid #employment, our farms engage hundreds each year—growing fresh produce and expanding local #foodaccess.
S:US' Urban Farms are Growing Solutions
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February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Our Urban Farms team are changemakers in the fight against #foodinsecurity and for healthier NYC communities.
Through therapeutic horticulture, #nutrition programs, and paid #employment, our farms engage hundreds each year—growing fresh produce and expanding local #foodaccess.
Through therapeutic horticulture, #nutrition programs, and paid #employment, our farms engage hundreds each year—growing fresh produce and expanding local #foodaccess.
Mid‑level managers are the backbone of #nonprofitservices. In @behavioralhealth.bsky.social, Dr. Nadjete Natchaba, S:US Chief Program Officer, explores how strong supervision supports resilient leaders at S:US to strengthen teams & the services New Yorkers rely on.
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👉 https://bit.ly/4btGyHn
Strengthening the Backbone: Supporting Mid-Level Managers in Nonprofit Organizations
Mid‑level managers are the backbone of nonprofit service delivery, yet they often face role overload, emotional strain, and limited supervisory support. Strengthening restorative, formative, and struc...
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February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Mid‑level managers are the backbone of #nonprofitservices. In @behavioralhealth.bsky.social, Dr. Nadjete Natchaba, S:US Chief Program Officer, explores how strong supervision supports resilient leaders at S:US to strengthen teams & the services New Yorkers rely on.
👉 https://bit.ly/4btGyHn
👉 https://bit.ly/4btGyHn
February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honor Black history, freedom, and racial equity. The 2026 theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," highlights the significant achievements and developments of Black history over the past century.
Commemorating Black History Month
This is a time to come together to acknowledge our country’s history, celebrate Black freedom and achievement, and continue to work to advance social justice and racial equity.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:51 PM
February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honor Black history, freedom, and racial equity. The 2026 theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," highlights the significant achievements and developments of Black history over the past century.
UPDATE: Jennifer Cabrera was found! Thank you for spreading the word.
February 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
UPDATE: Jennifer Cabrera was found! Thank you for spreading the word.
#AdaptiveSports open opportunities for athletes with #disabilities. When we design programs that meet diverse needs, we unlock potential and create pathways for meaningful participation in health, fitness, and broader #inclusion in our community.
Adaptive Sports Program Empowers Individuals With Disability
The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana has become home to an adaptive sports program that has emboldened young athletes with disability.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
#AdaptiveSports open opportunities for athletes with #disabilities. When we design programs that meet diverse needs, we unlock potential and create pathways for meaningful participation in health, fitness, and broader #inclusion in our community.
#Veterans face critical gaps in #housing, financial, and career supports putting too many at risk of #homelessness. Employment is key. We connect veterans to living-wage jobs and long-term stability through veteran-centered services.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/43uBSfP
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/43uBSfP
January 31, 2026 at 8:07 PM
#Veterans face critical gaps in #housing, financial, and career supports putting too many at risk of #homelessness. Employment is key. We connect veterans to living-wage jobs and long-term stability through veteran-centered services.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/43uBSfP
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/43uBSfP
We were glad to welcome Commissioner of the @nychousing HPD, Dina Levy, for a tour alongside partners SMJ Development and Highpoint Property Group of the four newly renovated Hell’s Kitchen buildings at W 45th St.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8kyUw
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8kyUw
January 30, 2026 at 8:14 PM
We were glad to welcome Commissioner of the @nychousing HPD, Dina Levy, for a tour alongside partners SMJ Development and Highpoint Property Group of the four newly renovated Hell’s Kitchen buildings at W 45th St.
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8kyUw
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8kyUw
Catch up on what’s new! Our latest newsletter dives into how we’re building holistic communities at Alafia — our affordable and supportive housing development — honor Dr. King’s legacy through a day of service, and more.
👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4b7yf3X
👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4b7yf3X
January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Catch up on what’s new! Our latest newsletter dives into how we’re building holistic communities at Alafia — our affordable and supportive housing development — honor Dr. King’s legacy through a day of service, and more.
👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4b7yf3X
👉 Read more: https://conta.cc/4b7yf3X
We are asking for your help in locating Jennifer Cabrera, a person with an intellectual/developmental disability.
Jennifer has been missing since Jan 29 & was last seen near downtown Brooklyn in a brown jacket & pink hat. If seen, please call 911.
#missingperson
Jennifer has been missing since Jan 29 & was last seen near downtown Brooklyn in a brown jacket & pink hat. If seen, please call 911.
#missingperson
January 30, 2026 at 1:42 PM
We are asking for your help in locating Jennifer Cabrera, a person with an intellectual/developmental disability.
Jennifer has been missing since Jan 29 & was last seen near downtown Brooklyn in a brown jacket & pink hat. If seen, please call 911.
#missingperson
Jennifer has been missing since Jan 29 & was last seen near downtown Brooklyn in a brown jacket & pink hat. If seen, please call 911.
#missingperson
Last week, we honored #MLK’s legacy with a #DayofService at our Brooklyn #supportivehousing site. 40 #volunteers—including @americorps.bsky.social, NYC Service, Healthix, & Senator Persaud—assembled home kits for new residents. Now, 55 homes are move‑in ready.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z4YTTH
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z4YTTH
S:US Day of Service Rooted in Dr. King’s Legacy
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January 29, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Last week, we honored #MLK’s legacy with a #DayofService at our Brooklyn #supportivehousing site. 40 #volunteers—including @americorps.bsky.social, NYC Service, Healthix, & Senator Persaud—assembled home kits for new residents. Now, 55 homes are move‑in ready.
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z4YTTH
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z4YTTH
Save the date: June 10, 2026!
Join us for our annual Dinner for a Better New York, hosted & curated by Chef @andrewzimmern.bsky.social, as we celebrate 48 years of S:US transforming lives.
👉 Pre-register for a sponsorship, table, tickets, or journal ad: https://bit.ly/4q2YXhM
Join us for our annual Dinner for a Better New York, hosted & curated by Chef @andrewzimmern.bsky.social, as we celebrate 48 years of S:US transforming lives.
👉 Pre-register for a sponsorship, table, tickets, or journal ad: https://bit.ly/4q2YXhM
January 28, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Save the date: June 10, 2026!
Join us for our annual Dinner for a Better New York, hosted & curated by Chef @andrewzimmern.bsky.social, as we celebrate 48 years of S:US transforming lives.
👉 Pre-register for a sponsorship, table, tickets, or journal ad: https://bit.ly/4q2YXhM
Join us for our annual Dinner for a Better New York, hosted & curated by Chef @andrewzimmern.bsky.social, as we celebrate 48 years of S:US transforming lives.
👉 Pre-register for a sponsorship, table, tickets, or journal ad: https://bit.ly/4q2YXhM
Our buildings are more than structures, they are essential homes, workplaces, and lifelines. Through the NYSERDA Building Operations and Maintenance Training Program, we’re investing in staff to boost efficiency, resilience, and quality #housing for the communities we serve.
January 27, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Our buildings are more than structures, they are essential homes, workplaces, and lifelines. Through the NYSERDA Building Operations and Maintenance Training Program, we’re investing in staff to boost efficiency, resilience, and quality #housing for the communities we serve.
Combat‑injured #veterans with #disabilities are fighting a policy that blocks them from receiving full retirement and disability pay. The Major Richard Star Act would resolve this.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4sTxdPl .
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4sTxdPl .
Disabled Combat Veterans Feel Shortchanged, Push for Retirement Benefits
Disabled combat veterans Chad Rogers and Lyle Allen of Tennessee say an unfair system is blocking them from receiving the military retirement benefits they've earned.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Combat‑injured #veterans with #disabilities are fighting a policy that blocks them from receiving full retirement and disability pay. The Major Richard Star Act would resolve this.
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4sTxdPl .
👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4sTxdPl .
The #JustHome project is a major step forward for NYC’s response to #homelessness, re-entry, and public health. Revived by Mayor Mamdani, the project turns an underused Bronx hospital building into permanent #supportivehousing.
Mamdani reverses City Hall’s opposition to Bronx supportive housing project
The Adams administration had urged the City Council to not approve it, citing opposition from local residents.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:53 PM
The #JustHome project is a major step forward for NYC’s response to #homelessness, re-entry, and public health. Revived by Mayor Mamdani, the project turns an underused Bronx hospital building into permanent #supportivehousing.
Being kind to others is being kind to yourself. Support S:US by becoming a #SUStainer. Your recurring #donation will help us continue our work to #EradicateHomelessness and #KeepNewYorkersHealthy. Join today and transform lives: https://bit.ly/44yg9Tv
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Being kind to others is being kind to yourself. Support S:US by becoming a #SUStainer. Your recurring #donation will help us continue our work to #EradicateHomelessness and #KeepNewYorkersHealthy. Join today and transform lives: https://bit.ly/44yg9Tv
As part of our commitment to giving back, our Day Hab team in Harlem, alongside people served with #IDD, hosted a food tote distribution for building residents. They packed fresh produce & pantry staples, strengthening community ties with our neighbors.
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM
As part of our commitment to giving back, our Day Hab team in Harlem, alongside people served with #IDD, hosted a food tote distribution for building residents. They packed fresh produce & pantry staples, strengthening community ties with our neighbors.
Thanks to our partners, donors & #volunteers, we delivered gifts to 1,414 people served at 82 program sites during this year's #HolidayGiftProject! We're grateful for your generosity to brighten the holidays for adults with #IDD, children in #shelters, seniors & #veterans.
S:US Delivers Holiday Magic
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January 21, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Thanks to our partners, donors & #volunteers, we delivered gifts to 1,414 people served at 82 program sites during this year's #HolidayGiftProject! We're grateful for your generosity to brighten the holidays for adults with #IDD, children in #shelters, seniors & #veterans.
President & CEO Perry Perlmutter urges NYC to make ending #homelessness a top priority. @mayor.nyc.gov's leadership is key to expanding affordable & supportive #housing and removing barriers to permanent homes. Housing is the foundation for equity. https://bit.ly/4hqJ5TB
Opinion: The Next Mayor's Real Test? Ending New York's Homelessness Crisis
Systemic change--through zoning reform, increased housing supply, and supportive services--is essential to address the root causes of homelessness in NYC and create lasting impact.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:13 PM
President & CEO Perry Perlmutter urges NYC to make ending #homelessness a top priority. @mayor.nyc.gov's leadership is key to expanding affordable & supportive #housing and removing barriers to permanent homes. Housing is the foundation for equity. https://bit.ly/4hqJ5TB
UPDATE: Jamel Harris was found! Thank you for spreading the word.
January 20, 2026 at 2:19 PM
UPDATE: Jamel Harris was found! Thank you for spreading the word.
Thank you, Senator Persaud, for leading with action and standing with us in service to our community this #MLKDay. From touring the space to joining our #volunteers as they prepared apartments with home starter kits to welcome new tenants, your visit and support meant so much.
January 19, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Thank you, Senator Persaud, for leading with action and standing with us in service to our community this #MLKDay. From touring the space to joining our #volunteers as they prepared apartments with home starter kits to welcome new tenants, your visit and support meant so much.
Today, volunteers joined us in Brooklyn to honor Dr. King’s call to serve! We assembled apartment start kits for new residents in #supportivehousing—helping them feel at home from day one. Thank you for giving your time and heart! #MLKDay #IHaveADream
January 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Today, volunteers joined us in Brooklyn to honor Dr. King’s call to serve! We assembled apartment start kits for new residents in #supportivehousing—helping them feel at home from day one. Thank you for giving your time and heart! #MLKDay #IHaveADream
As temperatures plummet, many New Yorkers are in urgent need of a winter coat. You can make a difference by donating coats to help keep the people we serve warm this season.
To arrange your #donation, please email [email protected].
#CoatDonations #GiveBack
To arrange your #donation, please email [email protected].
#CoatDonations #GiveBack
January 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
As temperatures plummet, many New Yorkers are in urgent need of a winter coat. You can make a difference by donating coats to help keep the people we serve warm this season.
To arrange your #donation, please email [email protected].
#CoatDonations #GiveBack
To arrange your #donation, please email [email protected].
#CoatDonations #GiveBack
We are proud to support residents at Alafia, a Central Brooklyn #affordablehousing community for people formerly #homeless & with #IDD. S:US provides on-site wellness & supportive services, helping residents build stability, connection, & opportunity.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3rZQL
🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3rZQL
January 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
We are proud to support residents at Alafia, a Central Brooklyn #affordablehousing community for people formerly #homeless & with #IDD. S:US provides on-site wellness & supportive services, helping residents build stability, connection, & opportunity.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3rZQL
🔗 https://bit.ly/3N3rZQL
S:US strives to end #homelessness among #veterans in our community and to develop systems which ensure that any new instances of homelessness are rare, brief, and non-recurring.
How? Read our white paper: https://sus.org/supporting-veterans-and-ending-veteran-homelessness-white-paper/
How? Read our white paper: https://sus.org/supporting-veterans-and-ending-veteran-homelessness-white-paper/
January 16, 2026 at 8:49 PM
S:US strives to end #homelessness among #veterans in our community and to develop systems which ensure that any new instances of homelessness are rare, brief, and non-recurring.
How? Read our white paper: https://sus.org/supporting-veterans-and-ending-veteran-homelessness-white-paper/
How? Read our white paper: https://sus.org/supporting-veterans-and-ending-veteran-homelessness-white-paper/