Gala 2025 - You're Invited
As the only member organization for NYC's shelter and homeless services providers, HSU’s work pushes for change in policies and practices in a large and complicated field to support nonprofits and the people they serve. In our current environment, HSU’s leadership and advocacy is needed now more than ever.
Every dollar raised at this wonderful event helps HSU and all of us in our efforts to advocate for and address the needs of NYC's homeless populations, and for its members to help those in crisis move to stability.
We hope you can join us!
- Kristin Miller, Executive Director
"HSU advocates for the expansion of affordable housing and prevention services and for immediate access to safe, decent, emergency and transitional housing, outreach and drop-in services for homeless New Yorkers. Homeless Services United promotes effective solutions to end the crisis of homelessness in New York City. "
Gala and Award Reception Honorees 2025
Announcing HUS's 2025 Member Staff Recognition Honorees:
Staff Above and Beyond Awards for staff who have excelled at our member organizations.
Selected staff from HSU’s Member organizations who have gone above and beyond in their work - presented by Molly Wasow Park, Commissioner, NYC Department of Social Services, and Joslyn Carter, Administrator, NYC Department of Homeless Services.
Neighborhood Defender for Excellence in Homeless Prevention
Stephanie Mendez, Senior Case Manager, Housing Stability Support Program from Nazareth Housing
Housing Hero for Excellence in Housing Placement
Shaunay Cooper, Case Manager,Prospect Place Center, from CUSC
Above and Beyond for Excellence in Shelter Operational and Support Staff
Beekram Ramlakhan, Maintenance Worker, CAMBA/Park Slope Women's Shelter from CAMBA
Above and Beyond for Excellence in Client Services for Single Adult Shelters
Stephanie Doe, Director of Social Services, 126th single women's shelter from Services for the Underserved
Above and Beyond for Excellence in Client Services for Outreach
Stanley Vargas, Director of Social Services, Westchester Avenue Safe Haven from BronxWorks
Above and Beyond for Excellence in Client Services for Families with Children/Adult Families Shelters
Canuella Michaels, Assistant Director, Beaver Pond Adult Family Shelter from BRC