S:US Dinner for a Better New York, 2025 Program

OUR MISSION

We transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness.

OUR VISION

We have eradicated homelessness and are keeping New Yorkers healthy.

OUR UNIQUENESS

Our uniqueness lies in our ability to take what we learn on the ground and use it to change systems and impact policy. By delivering high quality services that address the complex circumstances of each person, we help transform lives, improve neighborhoods, and boost future generations.

OUR IMPACT

With more than $275 million in services delivered annually by 1,800 dedicated staff, S:US serves tens of thousands of New Yorkers each year facing poverty, homelessness, and life with disabilities. We create pathways to rich and productive lives through high-quality housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, recovery, food security, and eviction prevention services.

This is how we beat back stigma.

This is how we build communities.

This is how we create Opportunity for All.

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A MESSAGE FROM Gail K. McCallion, Esq.

Perry Perlmutter

Chair, Board of Directors

President and CEO

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for joining us at this year’s Dinner for a Better New York. It is wonderful to be able to celebrate together the outstanding contributions of tonight’s Honorees, Community Care Rx and D&J Transportation, who tirelessly champion our mission. We are also immensely thankful to our dedicated Board of Directors, notably Andrew Zimmern, our esteemed chefs, donors, and all who have made this evening possible.

S:US plays a crucial role in fostering a city where New Yorkers, regardless of circumstance, can lead purposeful lives. The people we serve include survivors of domestic violence, individuals experiencing homelessness, those living in poverty, veterans facing homelessness and other challenges, individuals dealing with mental health and substance use issues, people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Since our founding in 1978, S:US has grown to be among New York City’s largest and most-respected non-profit health and social service organizations, serving tens of thousands of New Yorkers in need every year across every borough and on Long Island.

We have set an ambitious goal of leading in the effort to Eradicate Homelessness for New Yorkers. Currently, more than 26,000 households in our city have been living in a shelter for more than a year. Over the next ten years, we’ll be working with partners across the city to reduce this number to fewer than 5,000 people, primarily by opening thousands of new supportive housing units each year. We are building a robust pipeline of projects to help us meet this goal, including purchasing 4 development sites in the past 12 months. That is in addition to the 1,000 units we will open in 2025, with almost 800 already opened.

At S:US, we believe that having food is a human right and that all New Yorkers should have access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. As such, we are committed to reducing food insecurity among New Yorkers through an expansion of our Urban Farms, the creation of new Community Fridges, and the growth of our Food Tote Delivery program, which serves children when they are out of school.

Our committed staff works tirelessly, engaging with those we serve to empower them with the skills needed to overcome life’s challenges and guide them as they embark on transformative journeys.

Your support this evening plays a crucial role in our ability to continue this important mission and propels S:US toward its vision of a city where every individual has a place to call home, enjoys good health, contributes meaningfully, and participates in social engagement. It fosters opportunities for ALL New Yorkers to thrive, embodying the spirit of resilience and cooperation that defines our city. We extend our profound appreciation to all who generously support S:US’ indispensable work.

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TONIGHT’S FOOD OFFERINGS CURATED BY

Andrew Zimmern

Host, Dinner for a Better New York

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Awardwinning TV personality, chef, writer and passionate global citizen. As the creator, executive producer and host of the Bizarre Foods franchise, Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food, What’s Eating America, Emmynominated Family Dinner, Wild Game Kitchen, Field to Fire and the Emmy-winning The Zimmern List, he has devoted his life to exploring and promoting cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food.

He has written four books, including the Ippy Gold Medal award-winning AZ and the Lost City of Ophir. Andrew is the founder and chairman of Intuitive Content, named one of the top 100 production companies in the world by Realscreen, and Passport Hospitality, a restaurant and food service development company. He is passionate about his philanthropic endeavors and sits on the boards of Services for the UnderServed, EXPLR Media, Soigne Hospitality, Giving Kitchen, Beans is How and The Great Northern. He is on the advisory boards of Procure Impact and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, and serves on City Harvest’s Food Council.

Andrew is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme and The Nature Conservancy, and is the International Rescue Committee’s Voice for Nutrition. He is a founding member of the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture and the Independent Restaurant Coalition.

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TONIGHT’S PROGRAM WELCOME ANDREW ZIMMERN TV Personality and Chef Member, Board of Directors, S:US

S:US VISUAL PRESENTATION PERRY PERLMUTTER President & CEO, S:US

ANDREW ZIMMERN AWARD VISUAL PRESENTATION SHAIDA GRAY

2025 Andrew Zimmern Award Winner

SUPPORT S:US LIVE AUCTION GAIL K. MCCALLION, ESQ. Chair, Board of Directors, S:US

COMMUNITY CARE RX Honoree

Accepting Award Hossam Maksoud President / Chairman of the Board

MONICA SANTOS Chief Program Officer Behavioral Health Supportive Housing, Developmental Disability Services, Food and Urban Farms, S:US

D&J TRANSPORTATION Honoree

Accepting Award Joe Gallitto Jr., General Manager and John Squitieri, Assistant General Manager SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED | 5

TONIGHT’S HONOREE

A Long-Term Care Pharmacy

Community Care Rx, Inc. (CCRx) is a unique long-term care pharmacy, which is qualified to provide comprehensive pharmacy services including Infusion Services, Specialty Medications, DME, Diagnostics and Nutritional’s to various types of long-term care facilities. We have over 30 years of experience, and what sets us apart from others is our unique combination of expertise and dedication to creating a personalized experience for each facility through custom-tailored programs based on their specific needs.

CCRx’s ability to take on large pieces of business in an organized manner, with no disruption to our clients and the patients they serve, has been clearly documented. Our breadth and depth of experience is unmatched in the institutional pharmacy arena.

CCRx understands that cost containment coupled with excellent and dependable customer service for your patients is of great importance when selecting a pharmacy partner. Cost savings are achieved through efficiencies from our operational excellence and advanced technologies complemented by our value-added Clinical Pharmacy Programs.

Community Care Rx serves facilities and patients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware.

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TONIGHT’S HONOREE

D&J Transportation is the largest privately owned non-emergency medical and shuttle bus transportation company serving all five boroughs of New York City, Nassau County, and Westchester County. With over 40 years of experience transporting passengers for both private and government agencies, D&J has become a trusted leader in the industry, known for its reliability, professionalism, and dedication to customer care.

Our diverse fleet of approximately 270 vehicles—including ambulettes and 20- to 32-passenger buses is equipped to accommodate both ambulatory and wheelchair passengers. We proudly provide shuttle bus services to various OPWDD facilities, luxury residential buildings, and public entities across the region, always ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable ride.

Backed by a management team with over 70 years of combined experience, D&J operates with a hands-on approach to quality, safety, and compliance.

Our senior leadership, dispatch professionals, and dedicated customer service representatives work in sync to ensure seamless service and personalized attention for every client—especially those with special needs or unique requests.

We invest heavily in recruiting, training, and retaining a top-tier staff to meet the evolving requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies. D&J’s proven ability to adapt to industry changes while maintaining high service standards has allowed us to grow continuously and earn our reputation as the leading transportation provider in the greater New York City area.

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A Very Special

Thank You

for Making This Evening Truly Memorable CO-CHAIRS Josh Bider Erin Felker Bond Gail K. McCallion, Esq. Linda Nguyen Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy Jen Press Marden Deborah Wolfe Members, Board of Directors, S:US

TONIGHT’S TAKE HOME GIFT DONORS JEN & JAMES MARDEN AND

AUCTIONEER

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A Very Special

Thank You

for Making This Evening Truly Memorable THE CHEFS

Esther Choi

Daniel Boulud

Rocco DiSpirto

Marc Forgione Alex Guarnaschelli

Fini Pizza Pop Up Shop

and Michael Jenkins

Ayesha Nurdjaja

Marcus Samuelsson

Stefano Secchi

Michael Solomonov Jonathan Waxman

WINE AND SPIRITS PURVEYOR

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THANK YOU TO THIS EVENING’S BENEFACTORS List as of June 2, 2025

PRINCIPAL

UNDERWRITERS

A Long-Term Care Pharmacy

PATRONS ERIN & PETER FRIEDLAND | JEN & JAMES MARDEN SANDRA STARK & JIM MERSFELDER JANINE TRAMONTANA & GARETH OLD SUZANNE & VICTOR ROSENZWEIG

SUPPORTERS LORI & SLOAN GAON | TERESA & LARRY HAMDAN JOHN MCKESSON | MARIE ISABELLE PALACIOS HARDY

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THANK YOU TO THIS EVENING’S BENEFACTORS List as of June 15, 2025

FRIENDS AND DONORS Advantage Wholesale Supply Agape Plumbing & Heating AKRF, Inc. Jaimie Alexander All Points Bus Bradley Alperin George Andreozzi Apex Building Group, Inc. Apex Building Solutions Atlantic Coast Energy BankUnited BerlinRosen, An Orchestra Company Josh Bider Birch Family Services Nakia Blenman Blickmeyer & Siebelitz, Inc. Briason Associates Briscoe Protective Bronx Community Health Network Bronx Ignition Inc. Earl Brown BSK C&S Pharmacy Consultants LLC Camber Property Group Russell Carpentieri Robert Catell CB Emmanuel Arlo Chase Jane M. & Oscar Chase Margaret-Ann Cole Kimberly Colon-Moller Donna Colonna James Combs Cozen O’Connor Curtis + Ginsberg Architects Cushman & Wakefield Dattner Architects Laurine Davis Difference Card Eagle Power Authority, Inc. Arthur Edwards Empire Office Enterprise Community Partners ESKW / Architects Euroclear Bank Executive Pest Management Federated National Land Erin Felker Bond & William Osbourne Bond Germain Consulting Services GKV Architects DPC Hercules Highpoint Property Group LLC Jacquie Holmes Shimmie Horn Ed & Fernanda Hubbard Interstate Air

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Greg Klurfeld and Linda Blumkin Olga Kovalchuk L+M Development Partners Karla Lawry Peter R. Lattanzio LCD Elevator Legend Construction & Builders Inc. Frank Levin Neetu Makhijani Marsh McLennan Agency Martin S. Berger Famnily Foundation Martinez Cleaning Company Inc. Marvel Gail K. McCallion, Esq. MDG MHH Clinical Services PLLC Millin Associates Nadjete Natchaba Linda Nguyen Ostroff Associates, Inc. Erin Palmer Parts Authority LLC Perry Perlmutter Planned Companies Gary Posternack Carolyn Powell Premiere Properties Pride Health Razor Development Ride Health Sasha-Marie Robinson Doug Rowe Sani-Systems, Inc. Monica Santos Savills Jean & Raymond Schrag SD Builders and Construction Sedgwick Pharmacy LTC SGS Slate Property Group SLCE Architects, LLP Soloh Partners SP Contractorsof NY Inc Richard Swanson Tandym TD Bank, NA Total Care Rx Varsity Plumbing And Heating, Inc. Vincent J. DiCalogero CPAs LLC Douglas & Bettina Walerstein Weeks Lerman Weinisch & Associates Inc Stacey Weston & Jean-Patrick Guilbert Whitsons Culinary Group Faith Xikis SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED | 11

2025 ANDREW ZIMMERN AWARD WINNER

Shaida Gray

This year’s Andrew Zimmern Award winner, Shaida Gray, has endured numerous emotional and physical hardships throughout her life. She came to S:US with a history marked by trauma, including experiences of abuse and neglect which profoundly affected her behavior and self-worth.

Despite these challenges, Shaida has persevered with determination, resilience, positivity, generosity, and optimism. Since joining S:US in 2018, she has received support to rebuild her life, and today, Shaida is a vibrant and lovable young woman whose spirit shines brightly.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the S:US Day Habilitation and Residential Team in our Developmental Disabilities Division came together to find ways to keep those they supported engaged. Shaida emerged as a beacon of hope and kindness, deeply aware of the struggles faced by her peers and the community, who were isolated. Among other acts of kindness and generosity, she visited local food pantries to gather supplies for friends who were unable to venture out. As she faces her challenges, Shaida remains a resilient advocate for herself and others. During an S:US virtual meeting focused on Self-Advocacy, Shaida passionately spoke about the importance of community support, inspiring S:US to explore more impactful solutions for food insecurity in the community. Her dedication led to the establishment of Community Fridges—a testament to the belief that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can uplift their communities.

Shaida thrives in the company of others and is always ready to bring joy and laughter to her peers and S:US staff. She loves music as it serves as a calming presence and a source of joy, especially Beyoncé and Ciara. Shaida also has a passion for food, delighting in the flavors of Spanish and Chinese cuisine, and has a talent for baking cornbread and Mac ‘n Cheese. She loves taking part in Beauty Days with hair and nail treatments allowing her to express her vibrant personality.

Shaida’s journey is a testament to her unwavering spirit, compassion, and ability to inspire those around her. Through her actions and advocacy, she has not only helped her community endure the hardships of the pandemic but has paved the way for a more supportive and inclusive environment for all. Shaida embodies the belief that even in difficult times, the power of kindness and connection can create lasting change.

Her ability to communicate openly has allowed her to foster friendships and connect with those around her, making her a beloved figure in her community.

Always ready to share a smile, she strives to make the world a brighter place.

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TONIGHT’S AUCTIONEER

LUCAS HUNT is the president of HUNT Philanthropy and a celebrated American poet, whose published books include IOWA, HAMPTONS, and NEW YORK. Over the past 12 years, he has helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars for organizations like St. Jude, Make A Wish, American Cancer Society, and The Museum of African American History. He is a graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering, and a Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS) with the National Auctioneer’s Association.

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S:US BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS

Gail K. McCallion, Esq. Chair Jacquie Holmes Vice Chair Erin Felker Bond Secretary Edward Hubbard Treasurer

MEMBERS

Josh Bider Amelia Wright Brewer Earl D. Brown Art Edwards Peter Friedland Sloan Gaon Lawrence Hamdan Joshua D. Liston, Esq. Jen Press Marden John A. McKesson Linda Nguyen Gareth Old, Esq. Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy Carolyn P. Powell Victor M. Rosenzweig JoAnn Y. Sacks, Ph.D. Deborah Wolfe, Esq. Andrew Zimmern

AFFILIATE MEMBERS

Michelle Ballan, Ph.D. Peter Lattanzio Phillip A. Saperia

COUNCIL OF ADVISORS

George C. Biddle Robert B. Catell Donna Colonna Sherrie Dulworth Andrew Hurwitz, Esq. Alice Korngold

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HOST COMMITTEE

Michelle Ballan, Ph.D.* Josh Bider* Erin Felker Bond, Esq.* Amelia Wright Brewer* Earl D. Brown* Robert B. Catell Bob Caracci Oliver Chase Art Edwards* Neil Falcone Peter Friedland* Sloan Gaon* Christina Grdovic Lawrence Hamdan* Jacquie Holmes* Edward Hubbard* Andrew Hurwitz, Esq.* Peter Lattanzio, Esq.* Barbara Lehrer Joshua D. Liston, Esq.* Jen Press Marden* Gail K. McCallion, Esq.* John A. McKesson* Beth McLeod Linda Nguyen* Gareth Old, Esq.* Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy* Perry Perlmutter** Carolyn P. Powell* Victor M. Rosenzweig* JoAnn Sacks, Ph.D.* Phillip A. Saperia* Deborah Wolfe, Esq.* Jessica Yoon Andrew Zimmern*

EVENT TASK FORCE

Jen Press Marden, Chair* Josh Bider* Earl D. Brown* Erin Felker Bond, Esq.* Peter Lattanzio* Linda P. Nguyen* Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy* Carolyn P. Powell* JoAnn Y. Sacks, Ph.D.* Deborah Wolfe, Esq.* Andrew Zimmern*

CAMPAIGN CABINET

Jen Press Marden, Chair* Peter Friedland* Lawrence Hamdan* Jacquie Holmes* Edward Hubbard* Joshua D. Liston, Esq.* John A. McKesson* Gareth Old, Esq.* Marie Isabelle Palacios Hardy*

* S:US Board Member ** S:US President and CEO

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Vincent J. DiCalogero, CPA’s LLC Salutes Services for the UnderServed and Special Congratulations to This Year’s Honorees, Community Care Rx and D&J Transportation Vincent J. DiCalogero, CPA’s LLC 264 Sills Road, Suite B East Patchogue, NY 11772 | 631-473-7474

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THIS IS NEW YORK CITY WE ALL DO WELL WHEN WE EACH DO WELL

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LEARN MORE ABOUT S:US IN THE NEXT SECTION

SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSEVED (S:US) The people who come to us for services have dealt with very complex and challenging life circumstances.

People with mental illness and addiction challenges Veterans who are challenged by homelessness, depression, PTSD, and unemployment People with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities Women and children who have experienced domestic violence

S:US’ uniqueness lies in our ability to treat the “whole person” providing a broad range of services including: Home and community-based services Therapeutic horticulture, nutrition programming, and urban farming Skills-building, job training, and employment opportunities Affordable housing and shelter Treatment and rehabilitation Anti-eviction assistance

People who have lost their homes

Care coordination

People living in poverty Family support People living with HIV/AIDS

Crisis services

S:US Scope and Scale 1978 S:US was founded

$275 million

Tens of Thousands

135+

buildings in in services & supports New Yorkers served New York City to transform lives

1,800

dedicated workforce

Where S:US Serves

S:US has grown to become an integral part of the communities that host our programs and services. We are represented in all five boroughs of New York City and on Long Island.

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services Behavioral Health Services Homeless Services New Development Treatment Services Veterans Services Adminstrative Offices Services

S:US’ Impact On any given night, S:US provided housing and shelter to more than 4,500 individuals.

We prevented the eviction of 656 people, issued vouchers to relocate 1,197 families to prevent homelessness, and provided aftercare to 337 individuals.

95% of S:US’ permanent housing residents maintained stable housing.

398 individuals moved from our shelters, residential treatment, and transitional housing into permanent homes of their own.

We engaged more than 700 people in therapeutic horticulture, nutrition programming, and vocational training at our 91 urban farms and gardens. > 8,500

meals produced

$51,000

12,200 lbs

estimated market value of harvested fruit, vegetables, and culinary herbs 5 Community Fridges (2 locations in the Bronx and 3 locations in Brooklyn)

HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES

What We Do S:US addresses the challenges that prevent individuals and families from leading independent lives in safe, secure homes of their own.

We offer emergency, transitional, and permanent housing for people who have lost their homes and may be facing a variety of challenges from mental illness to histories of incarceration, unemployment or poverty, from substance use disorders to HIV/AIDS. The stability of a home, in our experience, makes recovery, employment, and health possible.

Who We Serve HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES S:US also provides non-residential support services to 4,000+ individuals and families. These offerings include clinical services, day services, job training and employment opportunities, care coordination, and referrals.

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Our Housing Footprint S:US’ housing portfolio consists of 135+ buildings owned, managed or leased in New York City. Of these, 90+ buildings are owned and managed by S:US. Additionally, 1,200+ apartments are leased by S:US to provide scattered-site supportive housing throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

S:US is the 2nd largest supportive housing developer and service provider in New York State.

S:US is the 3rd largest nonprofit supportive housing developer in New York State.

S:US has developed 18 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) buildings with 964 units of supportive and low-income housing owned and operated by the organization.

Our Development Pipeline To date, S:US has 1,000+ units under construction.

We have an additional 1,300+ units in our LIHTC development pipeline.

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES

What We Do S:US offers a full spectrum of housing, wellness, and supportive services for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

We are dedicated to helping people live up to their fullest potential by creating opportunities for meaningful relationships, full integration into their community and personal growth.

Our services are tailored to each person’s needs and are offered in integrated settings at our residences and day programs. We provide a comprehensive array of services, including life skills development, employment readiness, job placement, nursing, and other clinical supports. We firmly believe and have made a commitment to providing services that are adequately tailored to meet the needs of each person served. Plans and activities are developed with a person-centered approach, geared towards supporting the exploration of interests with the goal of having people make informed decisions based on their own life experiences.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Residential Services

S:US’ residential services provide a range of housing to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities focused on the person’s overall health and safety, as well as on their emotional well-being.

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Day Habilitation

S:US’ day habilitation programs facilitate community integration and teach daily living skills.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES Community Habilitation This program encourage people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who don’t live in S:US homes to engage in their community by strengthening social skills and aid with independent living activities such as cooking, travel and household upkeep.

Employment Supported Employment (SEMP) provides support to assist people to obtain and maintain paid competitive jobs in the community.

Self-Direction This empowers people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their family to determine, with a great flexibility, the supports and services that best fit their needs.

ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) This is used to teach appropriate communication and social skills that decrease the frequency of challenging behaviors that limit opportunities to engage in the community.

IPSIDD (Independent Practitioner Services for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities)

Behavioral Health Medical Services of New York, P.C. is contracted with S:US to deliver skilled behavioral health clinical services including mental health, speech, occupational, and physical therapies to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities within group residences, private homes, at day programs, or other convenient locations.

Grief Counseling Offered in individual or group settings to people supported and the staff who work with them.

Community Food Security Programs include Urban Farms, Community Fridges, pantry distributions to people served in our shelters and supportive housing, and wellness programming.

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COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY SERVICES Setting the Baseline for Food Justice Over half of the people served by S:US report food insecurity, making food justice work as a critical component for our wholeperson approach to wellness and recovery. With 2023’s release of the S:US white paper, “Uniting on Food Justice: An Innovative Approach from a Health and Human Service Organization,” we acknowledged the complex array of challenges underlying food insecurity in our region, and we defined a role and a pathway forward for S:US in assuring that everyone in our community has physical, social, and economic access to safe and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences.

IMPROVING FOOD ACCESS We have one of the largest community fridge networks in NYC. Our five community fridges in Brooklyn and the Bronx are all maintained and regularly stocked by stewards from our Day Habilitation programs.

We are conducting weekly emergency food distributions.

Through a partnership with Sharing Excess, we have been distributing hundreds of pounds of fresh, local produce and products to our programs.

We have continued our food tote distribution for families at S:US supportive housing in partnership with GrowNYC. This seeks to address food security gaps for children and their families during school breaks with food from local BIPOC-owned farms and purveyors. Our Day Habilitation programs coordinated the initiative, including screen printing the tote bags used for distribution, processing, packing, and delivering biweekly vegetables, fruits, and dry goods received throughout the summer!

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URBAN FARMS We continued to expand our urban agriculture work.

We are the largest therapeutic horticulture program in the region, and among the largest urban agriculture programs in NYC. 91 S:US programs participated in Urban Farms for 2024, including new gardens at our Dorothy McGowan supportive housing in Manhattan, and a major expansion of the garden at our Renaissance Shelter in Brooklyn.

Urban Farms hosts ongoing personal development workshops on food and gardening.

From container gardening at Majestic, to vegetable canning at the Brooklyn Clubhouse, to basic cooking skills at Dewitt, S:US’ community continued to grow their skill set through in-person learning activities.

12,200 lbs

of harvested fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from our farm and garden network in 2024.

This is the equivalent of 8,500 meals with a market value of approximately $51,000, all planted and cultivated by people served.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY & TREATMENT SERVICES What We Do S:US offers a full spectrum of housing, employment, wellness, treatment, and other support services for individuals experiencing mental illness who also face a wide range of co-occurring challenges. Our programs allow individuals to move forward at their own pace without judgement, and create opportunities for wellness and life development. Our recoveryoriented services are based on a foundational belief that healing is possible.

S:US serves approximately

Who We Serve

4,200 individuals with behavioral health challenges annually.

S:US actively targets individuals with behavioral health challenges who are at highest risk for homelessness, unemployment, untreated medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders, and disconnection from family, social and

other natural supports.

The individuals we serve are referred to S:US from homeless shelters, shelterbased mental health programs, hospitals, clinics, day programs, and programs serving people involved in the criminal justice system.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

TREATMENT SERVICES

Care Coordination

provides support services to adults with severe mental illness and/or chronic medical conditions who have had challenges with effectively managing their health, facilitating recovery by preventing/minimizing hospitalizations, enhancing community support and teaching skills.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) delivers comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals, in their homes, shelters, parks and anywhere else they happen to be living, who have a mental illness, that impairs their functioning in the community, engaging them in a sustained relationship that leads to recovery.

Clinics

assists with improving overall participant health by increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment within our community-based health centers as well as integrating psychological rehab and physical health services to round out comprehensive care for high-risk populations.

Crisis Respite Centers

provide a safe, secure, and supported home-like environment for people experiencing an emotional crisis.

Pathway Home

assists members with the transition from a hospital and various other inpatient facilities back to the community.

Residential Substance Use Treatment treatment services for people experiencing a substance use disorder offering social/psychological counseling, finding permanent housing to people experiencing a substance use disorder.

Harm Reduction Services

provide support to people currently and formerly living with substance use disorders by providing interventions.

Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center (Coming Soon) will provide voluntary support, assistance, and urgent treatment to individuals with mental health and/or substance use crisis symptoms, provided on-site, 24/7.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

OUTREACH SERVICES

Opioid Engagement Services provides outreach and engagement aimed at providing education and tools for the prevention of relapse/overdose, connections to appropriate levels of care, and facilitating referrals to community-based organizations.

Safe Option Support teams work with emergency shelters, outreach providers, as well as permanent and supportive housing providers, to transition individuals living on the street into stable housing.

Citywide Addiction Support Network Peer Teams aid in assessments of needs, referral linkages, and Peer Mentoring aimed to improve the quality of life for individuals in recovery from opioid and stimulant use disorders.

Supplemental Substance Use Prevention and Treatment provides overdose prevention services, peer services, and connections to outpatient services.

Medication Assisted Treatment serves to expand and enhance access to medications for opioid use disorder among individuals with opioid use challenges.

Project ENGAGE An innovative team founded from a collaboration between S:US, Columbia University, and New York Office of Mental Health (OMH), team members are lay staff who are trained and certified community mental health workers to deliver evidence-based interventions. The staff are equipped to provide initial engagement that results in supported connection to care.

Fort Greene Park S:US partnered with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy to develop and deploy a team of peers to engage and offer services to individuals in and around the park.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES Peer Services Peer-to-peer support helps individuals explore and realize opportunities for community |participation, including employment, and helps them pursue social and recreational opportunities.

Clubhouse & Transitional Employment Program The Brooklyn Clubhouse offers member-driven, comprehensive, communal, recovery, and rehabilitation services to adults living with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use.

The Clubhouse provides valuable social and vocational opportunities, peer support, and assistance in developing critical life coping and job skills. Peer counselors drive and enhance the recovery- oriented environment supporting Clubhouse member participation in all aspects of its operation.

A Transitional Employment Program also operates out of the Clubhouse with the goal of strengthening members’ work record and skills.

Supported Employment assists adults living with mental illness to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living. Staff work collaboratively with participants to individualize a program of work readiness, education, and/or training geared towards developing work ethics and gaining work experience. The program links participants to existing jobs and works with employers to develop new jobs. Employment specialists provide support and job coaching to enhance employee job performance and employer satisfaction. S:US is engaged in expanding our employment services through active partnerships with the business and public sectors.

I’m thankful for learning everything here at the Clubhouse. In 2015 when I came here, I started learning how to answer phones, buzzing people in and out, filing, and doing daily entry.

- KING

S:US Clubhouse Member

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VETERAN SERVICES What We Do S:US offers a full spectrum of housing, employment, and treatment programs for veterans facing a wide range of cooccurring challenges. These high-impact programs directly address the integration needs of service members returning to their pre-deployment communities, and help facilitate veterans’ successful adjustment to civilian life as they recover from the physical and invisible wounds of war.

Through integrated and coordinated care, S:US ensures that all services are veteran-centered and needs-based. A cohesive support system enables successful family and community reintegration for returning veterans, prevents homelessness, and supports career development.

Who We Serve S:US serves veterans at highest risk for homelessness, unemployment, untreated medical, psychiatric and substance use disorders, and disconnection from family, social and other natural supports.

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES Veterans Employment Program

provides job training, placement, and on-the-job support, emphasizing finding employment solutions for veterans of every service era, recently returning service members, and those interested in training and new careers. Primary client referral sources include local colleges and universities, VA medical centers, the NYC Department of Homeless Services shelter system, veterans’ service organizations, and community-based organizations serving veterans.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

program is designed to improve very lowincome veteran families’ housing stability through outreach, case management, and other core supports, utilizing a “housing first” approach to assist eligible, homeless veteran households with identifying and transitioning into permanent housing.

SSVF is a participant-focused program in which every enrolled household creates individualized Housing Stability Plans that are meant to address their immediate housing crises, set realistic goals for addressing barriers to housing stability, and plan for long-term sustainability.

I just wanted to express my gratitude for the [Veterans] Program and how it has aided in making me more economically viable... I am eternally grateful!

- Y’SHUA Veteran served by S:US

S:US provided the finances I needed, and they arranged for my move in 2024. I had been homeless since 2023. I hope never to have to move again!

- SUSAN Veteran served by S:US

Permanent Housing

Since 1995, S:US has operated Knickerbocker, a dedicated residence for formerly homeless veterans with mental health and substance use challenges. Undercliff, another residence dedicated to this population, opened in 2019. S:US also offers support services to veterans who live in our own as well as privately-owned scattered-site permanent housing.

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BECOME PART OF THE Softchoice & AWS

FAMILY: Volunteer Today VOLUNTEER as an individual or with your corporate/civic network For more information Email volunteer@sus.org Call 917-408-1622

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