NYC Department of Social Services

“We are proud to be a part of this important initiative and work with our partners to ensure that every New Yorker can access the housing and service they need to stay healthy and stably housed for the long term.”—DSS Commissioner Molly Park. Read more: https://on.nyc.gov/3NLz8SQ 

YES to more housing choice in every neighborhood YES to lower housing costs YES to a city that New Yorkers can afford #CityOfYes for Housing Opportunity is a plan to make NYC a fairer, more affordable place to live: https://lnkd.in/exbjUZ_R #HousingTuesdays

DSS Job Seekers – join NYC Employment & Support Services Administration Business Link Career Fair on Wednesday, November 20th, 10am-2pm, at New York City College of Technology located at 285 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Meet potential employers seeking to fill vacancies including Outreach Crisis Coordinator, Peer Coordinator, Accountants, Social Worker, IT Specialist, Housing Specialist, Case Manager, Receptionist, Maintenance, Porter, Security, and more.

The Department of Homeless Services and community-based organizations are working together to create more housing for people with CityFHEPS vouchers. The vouchers support low-income families and individuals who are currently in the shelter system and need rental assistance. Read the full story: https://on.nyc.gov/4hmPH4Q

ICYMI: On Tuesday, DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow-Park was presented with a Partner in Innovation Award in recognition of the Osborne Association and DSS’ partnership to open The Fulton Community Reentry Center. 

SNAP has wide participation with three-quarters of SNAP-eligible New Yorkers receiving benefits. #SNAPshot #FarmBill

#DiversityThursday is designed to provide a sustained welcoming and protected environment to help our employees work effectively and collaboratively together by cultivating genuine connections, showcasing agency accomplishments, and sharing information & resources. One way to encourage peer recognition in the office is to show cultural sensitivity as it can help you and your co-workers understand different cultures and celebrate one another’s insights, values, and experiences. Check out our website at Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI) - https://lnkd.in/eyeeXVFn #NYCDSS #NYCHRA #NYCDHS #Diversity #culturalsensitivity #peerrecognition

In this week’s M/WBE in the Mix, we are delighted to introduce Beverly M. Riddick and the Urban Resource Institute (URI) team. URI has been named our first M/WBE MVP for their exemplary partnership in Fiscal Year 2024. Our M/WBE Program Team works closely with Human Service Providers, Non-Profits, and Community-Based Organizations like URI to build contract pipelines and create opportunities for the City’s Minority- and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises to join us in our shared mission to support those in need. URI have been strong partners in this, at our M/WBE Matchmaking Events, as well as at past Citywide Procurement Fairs. We are very grateful to Nathaniel Fields, Chief Executive Officer of URI, for recognizing the opportunity M/WBEs represent. On November 4th, the NYC Department of Small Business Services will host the 2024 Citywide Procurement Fair. The DSS/HRA/DHS Program Team has been invited to host an Opportunity Room at the event. Please join us and meet the Urban Resource Institute team as well as other Human Service Provider Organizations as we moderate a panel on Positioning for Partnership|Contracting for Community. If you’re interested in attending the event, you can find more information on SBS’ EventBrite Page. If you’re an M/WBE, or think you might qualify for certification, please email us at mwbe@dss.nyc.gov or visit our M/WBE Resource Page at https://lnkd.in/gaKF7NPe. We’d be happy to connect you with information about resources, upcoming events, and opportunities to contract with us and our partners.

In support of #NYCGoPurple, DHS Administrator Joslyn Carter and staff proudly wore purple to honor domestic violence survivors. #DVAM2024 #AwarenessHelpHope #GoPurple

SNAP benefits reach 1.8 million New Yorkers of all ages every year, including hundreds of thousands of seniors and children ensuring they have access to healthy food. To find out if you’re eligible visit nyc.gov/accesshra #SNAPshot #FarmBill