Urban Pathways

05/23/2024

05/02/2024

We’re still buzzing from last night’s Urban Pathways 2024 Light the Path Gala! With over 300 guests, we celebrated the determination and resilience of our neighbors overcoming homelessness and laid the groundwork to offer even more support to those in need.

We are thrilled to share that our supporters’ dedication and generosity shone brightly, raising over $755,000 to support Urban Pathways’ vital mission. These funds will pave the way for even greater strides in providing housing, support services, and pathways to stability for those navigating the complexities of homelessness.

Last night, each story shared echoed our dedication to illuminating a brighter future for those we serve. As we reflect on the success of the evening, we extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who champions our mission. Your compassion and generosity is a testament to the power of community, and the change we can make together for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness!

03/08/2023

In honor of , Urban Pathways extends a heartfelt thank you to our female staff members, who make up half of our senior leadership team, for their hard work and achievements.

We are dedicated to gender equity and equality and we believe that our mission is made stronger by the contributions and dedication of individuals of all identities. Thank you for all that you do!

03/07/2023

FACT: Human services workers make 71% of what government employees make for the same work.  
 
Tomorrow, Urban Pathways staff members will join the collective power of the human services sector for a Campaign advocacy day hosted by at the New York State Capitol. 
 
Here's what we’re fighting for: 
✅ An 8.5% COLA for human services workers 
✅ A human services wage board 
✅ for the human services workers who strengthen our communities!

03/06/2023

Each year, Urban Pathways takes stock of where we’ve been — and where we still need to go. As we prepare to release our 2022 Annual Report, take a look at what we can accomplish when we come together as a community in the fight against homelessness.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their invaluable support. Here's to another year of meaningful impact.

02/28/2023

On this final day of , we honor Charles Rangel, a commanding advocate for economic and housing policies which continue to aid our neighbors experiencing homelessness to this day. A New York native, Rangel was the first Black Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means and was the architect behind the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.  
 
When reflecting on his time in office, Rangel shared: "Thank God I never had to decide between doing the right thing or being defeated at the polls." 
  
Source:  
 
“Rangel, Charles B.” US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives, https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/R/RANGEL,-Charles-B--(R000053)/. 
  
Kane, Paul. “Charlie Rangel on the End of His Era.” The Washington Post, 29 June 2016, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/29/charlie-rangel-on-the-end-of-his-era-this-guy-from-lenox-avenue-is-retiring-with-dignity/.

02/28/2023

Our thoughts are with our unhoused neighbors as we prepare for tonight’s winter storm. During cold conditions, New York City implements a “Code Blue” alert to ensure those experiencing homelessness have access to safety and warmth. During Code Blue, anyone seeking shelter cannot be denied.

Swipe to take a look at what services Urban Pathways offers and how you can help a neighbor in need!

02/07/2023

The number of people staying in New York City’s municipal shelter system has reached an all-time high.

According to City Limits’ shelter count tracker, the daily count of NYC’s Department of Homeless Services shelters jumped from 46,591 individuals in Jan 2022 to 68,781 in Jan 2023. These numbers don’t include individuals staying in the City’s three other agencies: the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Human Resources Administration.

These rising counts underscore the immediacy of addressing the homelessness crisis, as well as the necessity of organizations like Urban Pathways which work to create permanent, sustainable solutions.

Click here (https://citylimits.org/nyc-shelter-count-2022/) to view a historic count of people in NYC’s shelter system.

01/05/2023

Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council, was recently on Fund the People podcast to discuss the campaign.

She discussed the collective power we're building to ensure sufficient funding for New York's human services sector.

Take a listen:

READ THE TRANSCRIPT This episode offers an incredible story – and perhaps a bold new model for increasing investments in America’s nonprofit workforce.You’ll learn how a group of nonprofits showed elected leaders the essential value of the nonprofit human services workforce, and broke through ...