Dedicated to ending homelessness across New York
Our History
How HSNY started.
HSNY was founded to support NYC’s most vulnerable populations and has grown into a leading provider of shelter, housing stability services, and client support programs across all five boroughs.
Two decades of showing up
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2001
HSNY is founded
Created to address New York City’s urgent need for housing stability and person-centered support for people experiencing homelessness.
2005
Emergency housing for PLWHA
HSNY secures its first contract: emergency housing and case management for people living with HIV and AIDS.
2010
Family transitional shelters open
HSNY begins operating transitional shelters for families, focused on stabilization and independent living.
2018
Health & supportive housing expansion
A Ryan White grant expands supportive housing programs for low-income Medicaid recipients.
2019
Youth programs & community outreach
Youth resiliency programs and new food distribution initiatives launch to fight food insecurity.
2020
COVID-19 emergency response
HSNY rapidly opens isolation sites in Manhattan to protect New Yorkers at the height of the pandemic.
2021
Organizational growth
A major leadership and staffing expansion grows HSNY to 240 employees.
2022
Social services added to EHP
HSNY begins providing social services at HRA Emergency Housing Program sites for the first time.
2023
Rapid expansion & rebrand
Five new facilities in 45 days, two new shelters, a first Continuum of Care contract, and a full rebrand.
2024
Food & nutrition program scales
The Food and Nutrition Program expands to all shelter sites across NYC.
2025
Major capacity growth
500+ employees, a new Welcome Center, 200 supportive housing units added, and expanded HIV/AIDS services.
2026
Expanding food access and impact
In 2026, HSNY expanded its impact by opening a second No-Line Community Food Pantry and Restore Hope Residence, an all-female shelter.
2001
HSNY is founded
Created to address New York City’s urgent need for housing stability and person-centered support for people experiencing homelessness.
2005
Emergency housing for PLWHA
HSNY secures its first contract: emergency housing and case management for people living with HIV and AIDS.
2010
Family transitional shelters open
HSNY begins operating transitional shelters for families, focused on stabilization and independent living.
2018
Health & supportive housing expansion
A Ryan White grant expands supportive housing programs for low-income Medicaid recipients.
2019
Youth programs & community outreach
Youth resiliency programs and new food distribution initiatives launch to fight food insecurity.
2020
COVID-19 emergency response
HSNY rapidly opens isolation sites in Manhattan to protect New Yorkers at the height of the pandemic.
2021
Organizational growth
A major leadership and staffing expansion grows HSNY to 240 employees.
2022
Social services added to EHP
HSNY begins providing social services at HRA Emergency Housing Program sites for the first time.
2023
Rapid expansion & rebrand
Five new facilities in 45 days, two new shelters, a first Continuum of Care contract, and a full rebrand.
2024
Food & nutrition program scales
The Food and Nutrition Program expands to all shelter sites across NYC.
2025
Major capacity growth
500+ employees, a new Welcome Center, 200 supportive housing units added, and expanded HIV/AIDS services.
2026
Expanding food access and impact
In 2026, HSNY expanded its impact by opening a second No-Line Community Food Pantry and Restore Hope Residence, an all-female shelter.
HSNY TODAY
Welcome Center ribbon cutting
Launching the HSNY recipe book
Opening of our new food pantry
Where we are today: still growing, still showing up.
passionate staff members
shelter & housing sites
supportive housing units added in 2025