CUCS Report: August 2024
Learn about the Safe Haven program model in the August 2024 edition of the CUCS Report.
CUCS Report: August 2024Center for Urban Community Services
Helping New Yorkers rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy
Igniting Hope: Making a Difference For All New Yorkers
Please join us at Igniting Hope, a night of celebration to help people rise from poverty, exit homelessness and be healthy.
Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and meet new President and Chief Executive Officer, Dawn M. Pinnock.
Visit cucs.org/ignitinghope to learn more.
CUCS Report - September 2024: 2 Years of Success at Paul's Place Drop-In Center
CUCS offers a holistic approach to the services we provide our clients. Wherever they are, whatever they need, we have a program and a staff that meets them, guides and provides for them, and helps them formulate and meet their goals.
As you read about the work at Paul’s Place Drop-in Center and hear from our Program Director, Tamara Bryant, you will understand how our staff provides the same care we would want for our own families.
Op-Ed | Welcoming safe haven neighbors is key to addressing homelessness in NYC
CUCS/Janian is at the forefront of serving our most vulnerable populations. Using a variety of models to help New York’s homeless population, CUCS/Janian offers essential services such as primary medical care, psychiatric support, and assistance with finding permanent housing.
In this op ed, co-authored by CUCS Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel and Joslyn Carter, Administrator of the NYC Department of Homeless Services, we share the importance of partnership in creating solutions. Washington Street Safe Haven will help individuals transition from the streets to stable homes.
Read how CUCS is changing lives and strengthening communities across the city.
CUCS Welcomes Dawn M. Pinnock as President and CEO
Center for Urban Community Services is thrilled to welcome Dawn M. Pinnock as our new President and CEO.
Dawn is a trailblazer with nearly 30 years of experience in New York City’s largest and most complex municipal agencies, most recently as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)
As the first woman and person of color to lead CUCS, Dawn aims to cultivate an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values the experiences of all CUCS employees.
We are excited for Dawn to get started leading the exceptional team at CUCS.
“As a native New Yorker, product of the public school system, and daughter of career public servants, I believe there is no greater honor than to serve New Yorkers. I am thrilled to join the CUCS team.”
-Dawn M. Pinnock
CUCS In the News: How homelessness can be viewed as a symptom of mental illness
Please read this in-depth article by Phenix Kim in the latest edition of New York Nonprofit Media.
https://www.nynmedia.com/news/2024/07/how-homelessness-can-be-viewed-symptom-mental-illness/398033/
Our Impact
Jennifer’s story is a success story - a story of hope. Her journey out of homelessness takes her through transitional housing, case management, and permanent supportive housing.
Jennifer
I am so excited for every new permanent supportive housing program we open because that is the best, most effective intervention to solve homelessness.
Adina
What's important to me? My health, stability...I just want a job. I'm thankful for the Hannigan.
