“The stability of allowing services into my home will allow me to go back to work, have a viable income. Now I will change lives like someone helped me change my life.”
After experiencing domestic violence, Kendra and her son who has autism went into a shelter. SUS helped them move into an apartment.
“Elizabeth has taught me to slow down and be mindful that it is the little things in life that are most important – a smile, a hug, walking hand in hand, a simple ‘I missed you’ or telling someone who makes you happy ‘I’m happy’, which are two of Elizabeth’s favorite sayings.”
It’s not just about getting their nails done together. Best Buddy Patricia (left) has discovered that fostering a friendship with Elizabeth (right) has changed her enormously. She appreciates the precious moments of life just a little bit more now.
"I'm not there to just shoot questions at them. I'm just there to be their friend. I'm not a doctor or a social worker. I'm just a regular peer. I know what you're going through. I've been in that situation."
“Every year I try to add a different herb so that it grows in size. I try to teach my fellow SUS consumers how to use what we grow rather than going in a store and buying it. As long as you nurture it, it’ll nurture you.”
"Anything you need, even schooling, SUS will go out of its way to help you."
Each year we help thousands of New Yorkers like Janet achieve their life goals and find purpose in their lives.
When he first came to SUS he was very quiet and kept to himself. But now he’s become much more social and happy.
"It's very important for veterans to feel someone is on their side."
When Shawn came out of service he was homeless and unemployed but already had his mind set on going back to school. Then we gave him a job supervising not only unemployed and homeless veterans but also people with Hep C and HIV.
“I’m happy I graduated!”
Melissa was overjoyed when Chef Mark gave her a certificate for completing the Basic Culinary Arts program at Kingsborough Community College.
"Helping other people the way SUS helped me just makes sense."
After we trained Noel how to do basic urban farming he felt confident enough to try out working with members of the public in the retail sector. He now works at Home Depot where, in addition to cleaning parking lots and throwing out garbage he enjoys helping customers by helping them unload heavy purchases and returning their shopping carts to accessible locations.
