Category: News
It’s Direct Support Professional Week
Don't forget to say a big thank you to our DSPs for the tremendous work they do to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. »
Columbia University Works On Urban Farm
We are grateful to Columbia University students for spending a week at our Third Ave Urban Farm. »
Back To Life
After serving his country for three years, 38-year old Kevin Troope was given an honorable medical discharge for being injured in the line of duty and experienced the… »
Block Party For Homeless Families
Residents of the family shelter were grateful for the block party. Children and parents alike enjoyed fun activities like face-painting, games, eating cheeseburgers and doing sidewalk calligraphy. »
Congratulating Our Budding Chefs
Eleven individuals served by S:US with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities graduated from the Basic Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College. »
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence
Maria’s father was not a prominent figure in her life as he was gone from home for several months at a time after several domestic violence incidents involving… »
PIMCO Volunteers at Third Ave
PIMCO employees continued their transformation of the Third Avenue urban farm. »
Applauding A Rising Star
We are hugely proud of our Urban Farms Manager, Mike Hollis, for winning a coveted 40-Under-40 Rising Star award in recognition of his outstanding influence in the urban… »
Celebrating End Of Vet Homelessness In LI
S:US is among the organizations that have helped end veteran homelessness on Long Island. »
Rallying At City Hall
S:US was among the agencies that attended a rally on the steps of City Hall to raise the minimum wage of direct support professionals who help individuals with… »
It’s Not Rocket Science
S:US is grateful to staff at Rocket Fuel Inc. for preparing and delivering 200 lunches for formerly homeless consumers at various locations in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan. »
Community Steps In to Help Third Ave Urban Farm
TD Bank interns worked to beautify our Third Ave urban farm while community volunteers continued their good work at our newest large growing site. »