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Recent Press Releases

October 23, 2025
DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park Celebrates Opening of Deeply Affordable Housing Site for New Yorkers Exiting the Shelter System

October 15, 2025
Mayor Adams Launches Two Signature Programs to Make Life More Affordable for New Mothers and Families, Avoid Shelter and Poverty - NYC Mayor's Office

October 6, 2025
Public Artwork by Artist Alex Strada Intervenes In City Infrastructure to Center Homelessness


September 23, 2025
NYC Department of Social Services Announces New Housing Unit to Build on Record- Breaking Progress Connecting Vulnerable New Yorkers to Permanent Homes


August 5, 2025
The NYC Department of Social Services and Destination Tomorrow Announce First-Ever Transitional Housing Program for Transgender New Yorkers


July 3, 2025
The NYC Department of Social Services Announces HOPE 2025 Estimate and Progress Expanding Safety Net for Vulnerable New Yorkers


June 17, 2025
New York City Department of Social Services Announces New Air Conditioning Requirements for Future Department of Homeless Services Shelter Facilities


January 23, 2025
Call for Volunteers to Join NYC’s 20th Hope Survey Effort


December 12, 2024
NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner Park Announces Key Agency Accomplishments in 2024


August 5, 2024
DSS Commissioner Park Announces First Loan from the New York City Shelter Acquisition and Predevelopment Fund to Support the Creation of High-Quality Nonprofit owned Shelter


June 13, 2024
The NYC Department of Social Services Announces HOPE 2024 Survey Estimate Reflecting Effectiveness of City’s Response to Dual Crises


May 2, 2024
First-Ever Pet-Inclusive Homeless Shelter in New York City Piloted at New Bronx Site


December 21, 2023
NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner Park Announces Key Agency Accomplishments in 2023


June 30, 2023
2023 HOPE Survey Results


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