HELP USA

At HELP USA, we know that housing stability and access to care go hand in hand. As President of Sun Life U.S., David Healy has helped expand access to benefits, healthcare navigation, and services that support millions of Americans nationwide, strengthening the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. His commitment to improving health outcomes and expanding access to care reflects the same belief that drives HELP USA’s work every day: that people and communities thrive when they have the support they need. We are honored to recognize David as a 2026 HELP Hero. Reserve your tickets and tables: https://lnkd.in/edYBJqUi

A safe place to sleep. A permanent home. Support to move forward. Today, HELP USA provides: • More than 2,000 permanently affordable apartments • Over 1,000 homes with on-site supportive services across New York City and beyond • More than 1,900 beds for single adults • 960 family units across the NY metro area Every number represents individuals and families connected to housing, stability, and the support they need to move forward. Join us June 3 at Tribeca 360 for HELP Heroes Night as we celebrate the people and partnerships helping make this work possible. Tickets available now: https://lnkd.in/edYBJqUi #HELPHeroesNight

For over 25 years, Khreme Tony Laud has helped thousands of families move from shelter into safe, permanent housing through his leadership at HELP USA’S WestHELP family shelter. His commitment to stability, dignity, and long-term support has made a lasting impact on families across our community and helped shape HELP USA’s work for decades. Thank you, Tony, for your leadership and dedication. We are honored to celebrate you as a 2026 HELP Hero. Join us on June 3 as we celebrate Tony and this year’s honorees. Purchase your tickets and tables: https://lnkd.in/edYBJqUi

The Right to Shelter changed the course of homelessness services in New York, and Robert Hayes helped make it possible. Through his leadership in Callahan v. Carey and decades of advocacy that followed, he has continued pushing for stronger protections, expanded services, and greater equity for vulnerable communities. We are honored to recognize him as a 2026 HELP Hero and celebrate his lasting impact on our field. Join us on June 3. Purchase your tickets: https://lnkd.in/edYBJqUi

More than 100 HELP USA staff joined the #JustPay rally yesterday alongside thousands of nonprofit human services workers, advocates, and community partners calling for wage equity across the sector. Human services workers show up for New Yorkers every day, and they deserve fair pay for the essential work they do. We’re grateful to stand alongside so many organizations and advocates pushing for change and calling for equal pay for equal work.

Every day, nonprofit human services workers help New Yorkers access shelter, prevent eviction, support families, care for veterans, and move into permanent housing. These are the workers staffing shelters, coordinating housing placements, delivering supportive services, and helping individuals and families build stability, yet nonprofit human services professionals continue to earn significantly less than City employees doing comparable work. We’re joining the call for the passage of Int 0452 and continued investment in the nonprofit human services workforce. Thank you to Human Services Council of New York and partners leading the fight for #JustPay.

Congratulations to Jina Park, LCSW, SIFI on being recognized in City & State’s 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders list. As SVP of Family Services at HELP USA, Jina oversees programs that serve thousands of families annually and continues advancing innovative, trauma-informed support for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. View the full 2026 Tomorrow’s Leaders list here: https://lnkd.in/eqi6avSB

HELP USA’s CASAC & CRPA Client Recognition & Celebration Event brought together clients, staff, and partners to recognize the individuals advancing harm reduction and peer-led support across our Wards Island transitional housing sites. The event celebrated participants in HELP USA’s CASAC and CRPA training programs and honored recipients of the Forefront Award for demonstrating leadership, dedication, and a commitment to supporting recovery and overall well-being. Since expanding harm reduction services, average monthly overdoses across Wards Island shelters have declined dramatically, from 5.67 per month to 0.75 per month. Peer CRPAs have also completed 105 intakes of high-risk clients into the frontline harm reduction program, helping connect residents to critical support and services. Thank you to the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, EXPONENTS, and NYC Department of Homeless Services for supporting this important work and helping expand access to peer-led recovery and harm reduction services.

Baaba K Halm’s career has been dedicated to advancing housing stability, equity, and homelessness prevention. From public service to nonprofit leadership, her work has helped shape housing policy and expand programs that keep individuals and families housed, including Home4Good. Thank you, Baaba, for your leadership and impact. We are honored to celebrate you as a 2026 HELP Hero. Purchase your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eFTBeBbT Enterprise Community Partners Trinity Church NYC Related Companies Maycomb Capital

Debbie Burkart is a 2026 HELP Hero. For decades, she has helped lead the charge to expand affordable housing, partnering with HELP USA and HELP Development Corp. to create housing opportunities for veterans and formerly homeless individuals. We are proud to honor her leadership, partnership, and lasting impact at HELP Heroes Night on June 3. Join us in celebrating Debbie and this year’s honorees: https://lnkd.in/eiRrbe49