“We are on Earth to take care of life. We are on Earth to take care of each other.”— Xiye Bastida

#HappyPassover #EarthDay

'Life can still be beautiful, even when it's not easy.'

This was one of the sentiments expressed by a resident in our supportive housing program, in our art and relaxation group.

The theme was self-affirmation: declaring one’s own worthiness and value.

#Affirmations

We’re still basking in the fun of our Easter egg decorating activity at Fortitude House, our Brooklyn sanctuary that houses 84 families. #HappyEaster

Today, Mayor Eric Adams announced NYC’s first-ever nonprofit advisory council.

Appointed to the council is LSSNY President & CEO Damyn Kelly JD PhD.

Read the release:
on.nyc.gov/3vD19X6

Pictured: Mayor Adams and Dr. Kelly at a March 14 press conference. 📷 by Ruth Acevedo.

Easter Sunday would have been incomplete without the Easter Bunny!

At Vanguard House, our sanctuary for 143 families located in Long Island City, we pulled out all the stops.

There were games with prizes and a dance competition.

Food catered by Rosie's Bites

#HappyEaster

Happy Easter from LSSNY

Wishing you a meaningful day.

#GoodFriday

.No Limits Dental is such an amazing person, and it was evident in how she engaged and connected to our children. That is an experience that they will not soon forget!

“Never let your zip code define your destiny. Each challenge provides strength and resiliency to move forward.”
—Damyn Kelly JD PhD

Tonight's the night!

Join us at 6pm to hear LIVE from Melshawn Baucicault. His journey took him
full circle.

bit.ly/LSSNY326rsvp

“I welcome LaVonne Bost-Barksdale to our Board. As we continue an expansion in our housing portfolio, LaVonne's professional background will assist LSSNY in meeting the needs of our residents. I look forward to working with her.”—Damyn Kelly JD PhD

More: bit.ly/LaVonneB

Sharing an Irish blessing with you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

#StPatricksDay

'Human services jobs are good, caring, community jobs, often held by women and people of color. The people who do these jobs invest in our communities, and we are grateful Mayor Eric Adams is investing in them.”—LSSNY Pres. & CEO Damyn Kelly JD PhD

#JustPay

on.nyc.gov/3wVyflz

Your client is scheduled for an asylum hearing but unable to attend as he is extremely ill. You need to submit an emergency motion for a continuance but he is too sick to tell the hospital to release his information. How our Immigrant Justice Corps fellow saved the day: bit.ly/Anunes

Just 2 weeks trom today — our next Virtual Town Hall.

We will report from the front lines about our expanded programs and services, including our new community-driven Family Enrichment Center serving the Bronx.

Tuesday, March 26, 6pm via Zoom.

RSVP: bit.ly/LSSNY326rsvp

Spotlighting our new board member Deacon Diana R. Auer, Esq.
 
“As a lifelong advocate for the enhancement of women’s rights, her expertise & background will resonate with the goals of many of our programs”-Damyn Kelly JD PhD

bit.ly/aueresq

Women's Day
#InspireInclusion

Just 3 weeks!

We’ll share news about our new Family Enrichment Center.

We'll be joined by Melshawn Baucicault, Case Manager at our Non-secure Detention Center—the kind of place he wishes he had had access to as a teenager.

March 26, 6pm via Zoom. RSVP: bit.ly/LSSNY326rsvp