Services for the UnderServed

Help make the holidays brighter for people served by S:US! Many people served are waiting to be “adopted” for our Holiday Gift Project. We’re working to ensure more than 1,200 people receive gifts, and your support makes a difference. You can: 🎁 “Adopt” someone by emailing mpark@sus.org, and we’ll send you their name and wish. 💳 Make a monetary donation, and we’ll shop for you. 🛍️ Purchase a gift from our Amazon Wishlist: https://lnkd.in/edxc-K44 Gift cards are one of the most requested wishes, especially amongst teens, offering them freedom of choice. – Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euAFJtzq All gifts must be delivered by DECEMBER 5th to Minjung Park, 463 7th Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

Companies still prioritizing traditional credentials over capabilities are risking being left behind. Over 62% of Americans lack a four-year degree; by leveraging a #skillsfirst approach over strict credentials, businesses can gain a competitive edge and access a broader talent pool. A focus on capabilities is key to reducing turnover and streamlining career pathways, which ultimately drives long-term organizational success. Services for the UnderServed https://lnkd.in/eqMh9D3V  

Employees from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds report the lowest sense of #belonging in the workplace. These employees report significantly fewer opportunities for professional growth and networking. We must expand our #inclusion strategies beyond traditional focuses to address socioeconomic status, ensuring we rethink hiring practices and provide the authentic support systems required to retain and promote our workforce. Services for the UnderServed https://lnkd.in/eReV3682

In honor of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (#HHWeek), we are spotlighting the transformative power of our #UrbanFarms in New York City. These green spaces are lifelines for underserved communities. By providing fresh, nutritious food and creating pathways to employment, S:US' Urban Farms are helping to combat #foodinsecurity and support people experiencing #homelessness. In this video, meet the changemakers of our Urban Farms programs.

When people feel seen, safe, and supported, true healing can begin. In this episode of the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports podcast “Addiction: The Next Step,” Michele Harris-Semple, Psychotherapist at S:US, shares how her personal journey inspired her life’s work helping others move from chaos to stability. Hear how family support, peer specialists, and housing can make recovery possible.