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We are a frontline force of over 500 essential workers dedicated to helping individuals and families rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy across New York City.

For Divante Hawkins, helping a client find a home is his proudest moment at CUCS. Making sure the client has support aft...
10/16/2026

For Divante Hawkins, helping a client find a home is his proudest moment at CUCS. Making sure the client has support after the move matters to him, too.

Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Divante, a case manager at Paul’s Place who has been with CUCS for almost a year and a half.
When a client faced repeated barriers to securing an apartment, Divante advocated for him and enlisted his team’s help. He explained what the client could manage independently and where he needed support. They kept pursuing options until he secured a home.

Thank you, Divante, for your dedication to the people you serve and all you do at Paul’s Place.

Join us in thanking Divante and the CUCS case managers who make this work possible. Leave a shoutout in the comments!



10/16/2026

What will 1920 Turnbull mean for the people who live there? A stable home, access to care and support for what comes next.

At this week’s groundbreaking in the Soundview section of the Bronx, CUCS President & CEO Dawn M. Pinnock, shared how the new affordable and supportive housing development will expand CUCS’ services in the borough, helping residents stay housed, pursue employment and look to the future with greater confidence and hope.

We’re grateful for our partnership with and Strada Ventures LLC on this project, and we’re also thankful for NYC Council Member Amanda Farías, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, , and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) for helping make it all possible.



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Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Melanie Klugman, a case manager at The Christopher who joined...
10/15/2026

Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Melanie Klugman, a case manager at The Christopher who joined CUCS in 2024.

For Melanie, advocating for residents also means helping them build the skills to advocate for themselves. “My favorite part of my job is not only advocating for my clients but also helping people learn the skills to do so themselves. It is so satisfying to be on a team with our tenants working to accomplish their goals,” Melanie says.

She values CUCS’s commitment to self-determination and the opportunity to continue developing her own skills. A recipient of a DOHMH scholarship, Melanie is currently attending Hunter College to earn her master’s degree in social work.

Thank you, Melanie, for supporting residents at The Christopher!

We’ll be sharing more CUCS case manager spotlights throughout the week.



“What I like most about what I do is who I do it with.”For Michael Williams, a case manager at our Drop-In Site Paul’s P...
10/14/2026

“What I like most about what I do is who I do it with.”

For Michael Williams, a case manager at our Drop-In Site Paul’s Place, the team is a big part of what makes the work rewarding.

We’re recognizing Michael as part of National Case Management Week. He's been with CUCS for a nearly four years, helping clients address immediate housing needs and find safe, permanent housing. He values being part of a team that keeps working together to find solutions for clients.

Thank you, Michael, for your work at Paul’s Place!

Keep following this week to meet more of CUCS’s amazing case managers.



Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Imani Green, a case manager at The Christopher.Imani joined C...
10/13/2026

Our National Case Management Week spotlights continue with Imani Green, a case manager at The Christopher.

Imani joined CUCS in 2020, starting at the Hegeman before moving to The Christopher.
After previously working with children, Imani shifted to supporting adults helping them identify and access resources to meet their needs.

“Watching our clients learn of the resources they can tap into reminds me of why I want to stay in the field of social work,” Imani says.

She’s also working toward her bachelor’s degree and plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work. Thank you, Imani, for your work with residents at The Christopher and your commitment to continuing your education in social work.

Follow along this week as we spotlight more of CUCS’s case managers.



It’s National Case Management Week! All week long, we’re introducing you to some of the outstanding case managers at CUC...
10/12/2026

It’s National Case Management Week!

All week long, we’re introducing you to some of the outstanding case managers at CUCS, starting with Tatyannia “Taty” Jordan at the Sydelle Residence.

Taty began as a security guard at the neighboring Lenniger Residence before becoming a case manager in 2022. Today, she works with individuals and families at the Sydelle, helping residents access benefits, connect with medical and psychiatric care, and get to appointments in the community.

What does she enjoy most? The opportunity to help someone every day.
One of her proudest moments was supporting a resident through four months of sobriety. For Taty, seeing that progress is motivation to keep helping residents work toward their goals.

Thank you, Taty, for all you do for our Sydelle residents and your colleagues.
Follow along this week as we spotlight more of the people behind this work.





This Indigenous Peoples Day, we encourage our community to seek out Indigenous voices, learn from Indigenous authors and...
10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples Day, we encourage our community to seek out Indigenous voices, learn from Indigenous authors and artists, and support Indigenous-led organizations across New York City and beyond.

Listening and learning should continue well beyond today.

10/10/2026

Today marks the 17th annual global observance of World Homeless Day.
It's a global moment to pause, reflect, and take action on one of society's most pressing challenges.

On this day, CUCS President & CEO recognizes our street outreach and Janian Medical Care teams, whose work to end homelessness continues year round.
Thank you for building relationships, providing care and helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness find a place to call housing, healing, and hope.
Get involved. Make an impact. Make a difference. Learn how at www.worldhomelessday.org.



10/09/2026

You don’t need the perfect words to check in with someone. Start by listening.
Ahead of tomorrow, , M.D., Director of Psychiatry at Janian Medical Care, shares a reminder to make room for honest conversations about mental health. Take a moment to check in with yourself and someone you care about.

Join the global movement this October 10th to promote mental well-being and drive real change. Visit wfmh.global to learn more.





10/07/2026

Your support helps make days like this possible.
Families and staff from our Lenniger and Sydelle supportive housing sites visited in Corona, Queens. They explored hands-on exhibits, tested ideas and got to think like scientists and engineers together.

Want to help make more outings possible for CUCS residents? Support our work at https://bit.ly/4w8Xg5t.

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