How can the @mayor.nyc.gov reset how the City works with nonprofits? We’re hopeful that he will: 📣 #JustPay human services workers 📣 Ensure full and timely payments 📣 Staff City agencies to support nonprofits Check out my @crainsnewyork.bsky.social op ed! www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-...

"The best way for @governor.ny.gov & state lawmakers to push back against federal cuts is to defend and strengthen the state-funded #supportivehousing programs within their control." Network Executive Director @pascalel.bsky.social in @timesunion.com: www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

“We are the safety net. We’re part of the economic development fabric that NY counts on.” Just in! @northernrivers.bsky.social CEO Bill Gettman makes the case for a 2.7% investment in human services to help nonprofits cover #JustPay and rising program costs. capitolpressroom.org/2025/11/21/n...

Congratulations to Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, as well as HSC member Grace Bonilla of United Way of NYC on being named to the transition team! We stand ready to work with the new administration to strengthen human services. Full Statement: files.constantcontact.com/fff820e9001/...

NYC’s next mayor will have major influence over human services orgs + workers. This is our chance to elect someone w/ a clear vision for our City + sector. That’s why HSA is proud to endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social + his vision for NY! More here➡️ www.humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorse...

Truly excited for our first ever endorsement process at @hsany.bsky.social to be for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!!!!

Congratulations to our Executive Director @mpjackson44.bsky.social and the many HSC members who were recognized on ‪City & State NY's 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services List! Thank you for fueling our collective fight for a stronger human services sector 💪 www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

‪📣 Contracting reform is gaining ground nationwide - especially right here in New York, as nonprofits speak out about the millions of dollars they are owed by government. @governor.ny.gov now's the time. Let’s get money to nonprofits by passing S7001/A7616! nonprofitquarterly.org/new-york-and...

Radical = tax breaks for billionaires, social safety net cuts driven by false austerity, trying to buy elections Not radical = policies aimed at making life tangibly better for working people. We will unite behind @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social to build a NYC that works for everybody

So excited that @hsany.bsky.social had endorsed an amazing set of candidates in the upcoming primary! @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social @justinbrannan.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social @marklevinenyc.bsky.social @zellnor.bsky.social @scottstringernyc.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Watching the #NYCMayoral #debate? Have questions about how the candidates stack up on supporting NYC communities & the orgs that provide them lifesaving services? Check out our 2025 #Endorsement Slate to see our top 5 ranking of candidates! www.humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorse... #NYCmayor

We are so proud to release our first ever HUMAN SERVICES MAYORAL ENDORSEMENT SLATE! It's time for transformative change for the sector. You can learn about each ranking – for both the Mayor’s AND Comptroller’s races – on our website: humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorsements

NYC #nonprofits need a strong #Comptroller who will ensure contracts are paid on time & will hold the Mayor accountable for how funding is allocated & spent. Luckily, the City has 2 incredible champions running for the office. Read more about our rankings➡️ humanservicesaction.org/2025-endorsements

❓Where do mayoral candidates stand on issues facing the human services sector? @hsany.bsky.social sat down with seven of them and asked for answers to pressing questions that human services nonprofits and their workers need to know. 👉 Watch the interviews: www.humanservicesaction.org/mayoralchat

@governor.ny.gov the sector can't wait for a 7.8% investment on all State human services contracts. We're calling on you to #JustPay human services workers and organizations by including this in the final budget! #WeCantWait

Today, HSC’s Executive Director Michelle Jackson spoke on a panel at Coro NY’s 2025 Leadership Summit about how NYC's human services sector is navigating federal policy shifts & continuing to support communities. Thank you to Coro NY for this opportunity and congratulations on a successful event! 👏

Last week, HSC and The Clark Foundation brought 100 human services leaders to Cooperstown to strategize and chart the path forward for #JustPay and the sector's advocacy priorities. In a time of federal threats to vital services, this convening was both timely and hopeful. 🙏

"When these workers leave, it’s not just their loss; it’s ours. Every New Yorker who relies on these essential services will feel the pain." Well said, @mpjackson44.bsky.social Let's get human services workers REAL living wages. www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...

"The budget is more than just numbers; it’s a statement of values. Right now, Hochul’s budget tells human services workers that they don’t matter." ICYMI: Michelle Jackson of @hscny.bsky.social wrote an #oped calling on @governor.ny.gov to give #JustPay to human services wrkrs. #WeCantWait for 7.8!

Thank you Senator for being our champion! @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social

With $8 billion in federal grants and payments on the line, the @NYCComptroller convened with 250+ NYC nonprofit leaders to confront federal threats to slash social service funding. @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social & Elon Musk reckless cuts are putting millions of New Yorkers in real jeopardy.

Cost-of-living has soared, but wages for human services workers like Stephanie remain stagnant. Their avg. wage of $20/day isn't nearly enough to pay for basic necessities while they serve our communities. Thank you @ritchietorres.bsky.social for spotlighting #JustPay. #WeCantWait for 7.8 too!

In NYS, nonprofit human services workers earn an average salary of just $36,588 a year. After covering basic expenses, many are left with as little as $20 a day to survive. Listen to the story of Stephanie Zuniga, a child welfare worker struggling to survive on just a few dollars a day.

📢 Jennifer from Little Flower can’t wait for 7.8! Chronic underfunding has pushed human services workers to the brink juggling multiple jobs, while nonprofits stretch every dollar to keep vital programs running. A 7.8% investment in human services would help change this. #JustPay #WeCantWait

“Stagnant wages may result in a continued exodus of talent from the sector, leading to fewer caseworkers, mental health counselors, and advocates for millions of New Yorkers.” 👏 NEW OP-ED from #JustPay champions @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social & @votejgr.bsky.social: www.amny.com/opinion/help...

The Governor's proposed 2.1% inflation adjustment isn’t nearly enough to help nonprofit workers make ends meet. @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social and @votejgr.bsky.social would know - they spent a week living on the avg. human services wage of $20/day and wrote about it: www.amny.com/opinion/help...

📢 Raven from Encore Community Services can’t wait for 7.8! Rising costs are pushing nonprofits to the brink, but State funding for human services is stagnant. A 7.8% investment in human services would help nonprofits cover the costs of essential programs, like arts and crafts at Encore. #JustPay

As a former nonprofit leader, Assemblymember Steven Raga knows that human services workers dedicate themselves to supporting our communities 24/7. 👏 Despite this, the State continues to pay them poverty wages in their contracts. The #JustPay Campaign is fighting to change that: justpayny.org

The sector needed workers to fight for greater investment in human services—and @bronxworks.bsky.social heeded the call! 💪 Thank you for joining 300+ workers in Albany and speaking with your legislators to demand a 7.8 investment in human services. www.bxtimes.com/bronxworks-d... #JustPay

🚨 BIG NEWS! The State Assembly and Senate just released their one-house budgets, and both included a 7.8% investment on State human services contracts. We hear you @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social! Next up, time for @govkathyhochul.bsky.social to support human services in the final budget.

We advocated in Albany on Monday w/ @hscny.bsky.social & our peers for critical workforce investments. Thanks to the legislators who met with us to discuss the impact of low wages on staff & those who depend on our services. Let’s keep pushing for a 7.8% investment in human services! #JustPay

Right now, more than 300 human services workers are at the state capital, calling on NY electeds for more funding for #nonprofits & #JustPay for workers. Can you help amplify our message?? Use our social media toolkit (🔗 below) to support our ask for a 7.8% investment in human services! 📣💪

You can still help amplify the message of the more than 300 human services workers, leaders, and legislators rallying today in Albany for #JustPay! Use our social media toolkit to help raise awareness and demand systemic change 📣💪

"WE ARE VALUABLE! & WE ARE ESSENTIAL! To this State! The cities! And all the communities that we serve!" The indomitable @marializardo.bsky.social of @nmicnyc.bsky.social gets the crowd going for 7.8% at the Human Services Advocacy Day in Albany! #JustPay

Nonprofit human service workers deserve just pay. Right now, most are living on just $20 a day. That means having to decide between groceries and and subway fare. This is the reality for human services workers every single day. #WeCantWait

BREAKING: Jonathan McClean of CASES announces a weeklong challenge for legislators to live off of the (shockingly low) average daily pay of a human services worker. TY to @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social & @votejgr.bsky.social who've already accepted the challenge to help raise awareness for #JustPay!

“New York State prides itself on being progressive, on leading the way in equity and justice. But how is it just to force people providing social services into financial instability?” Powerful words from Derek Galloway of CIRCARE at today's Advocacy Day. WE CAN'T WAIT FOR 7.8! #JustPay

SOTC with Speaker Adams, her final address, and she takes the time to highlight the human services sector and the important work they do. Thank you Speaker Adams!

@galeabrewer.bsky.social tells it like it is! 👏 Nonprofit human services workers are on the frontlines of every crisis in NYC, but the City doesn't pay their worth. They make 31% less than govt. human services workers – for the same job. The #JustPay Campaign is fighting for change: justpayny.org

New York City isn't broke but right now it feels broken. I'm running for Comptroller because it shouldn't be so damn hard to get by in the richest city in the world. Get plugged in: justinbrannan.com

We're back with our Meet the Board series, and are thrilled to introduce you to David Condliffe! David's work with Center for Community Alternatives will help him guide HSA as we address systemic issues facing our sector. We're so glad to have him on our team! More at www.humanservicesaction.org

Kicking of Caucus Weekend with a great panel with Senator Persaud, Wayne Ho of CPC, and Pascale Leone of @thenetworkny.bsky.social! @hscny.bsky.social #justpay

“Nonprofits play an important role in our state & local economies & ... the #communities they serve, but their numbers are shrinking.” A report from the State Comptroller's office highlights trends in NY’s #nonprofit sector – & why jobs & wages are falling behind. Read more: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

We're glad to introduce you to Nancy Wackstein, retired Executive Director of @unhny.bsky.social! Nancy is bringing a history of leadership to her work as an HSA Board Member. Read what she has to say about the importance of HSA's work, then join our movement at www.humanservicesaction.org 👇

‼️ The City is getting worse at paying nonprofits on time, with 80% of contracts registered AFTER organizations already start providing services. This means nonprofits are often forced to front the costs themselves. Learn more from @katiehonan.bsky.social: www.thecity.nyc/2025/02/06/n...

I recently spoke at a @hscny.bsky.social event where I asked the crowd, "How many of your orgs are currently owed money by the city?" and the entire room raised their hands! It's insane and it's hurting New Yorkers. I've got a bill that would help fix it.

Nonprofit Contracting as a hot election issue? Of course it is! Thank you @errollouis.bsky.social for highlighting the value of nonprofits and the struggles partnering with NYC. @nymag.com nymag.com/intelligence...

An honor to participate in this morning's Human Services Mayoral Forum. City-contracted nonprofit work is both critically important and severely undervalued. As Mayor, I'll raise standards, fix procurement issues and make sure organizations are paid on time.

HAPPENING NOW: We’re kicking off our Human Services Mayoral Candidate Forum at Civic Hall! 👉 Submit a question: app.sli.do/event/5rv7Wu... 👉 Tune into the livestream to hear from mayoral candidates about their views on issues facing the human services sector: www.youtube.com/live/RFmINOK...