Message From Executive Director

Michael Stoller

The State budget is in and HSC is proud of our work with coalition partners from 99 New York and across the state to increase the funds for critical human services, education, and job creation in New York. Because of the statewide effort, $1.9 billion was restored to the FY13 budget and available for new investments through the restructuring of the personal income tax. In addition, we hope for the opportunity to work with the Governor's Tax Commission to enact other reforms, such as the closure of corporate tax loopholes, in time to impact the next State budget. For now, we are taking our fight for additional revenue to the City level.

We continue to lobby City Hall, inform our members and partners of the City budget cuts to human services, and share opportunities to participate in rallies - such as the virtual rally that took place on April 18. We're also continuing our work to highlight the cumulative effects of the budget cuts on New Yorkers. We just released our second HSC issue brief, which focuses on how funding cuts particularly hurt working women and their families. We are also releasing, in early May another report on how human services facilitate people's ability to join the work force.

Last but not least, I'd like to acknowledge the Clark Foundation and the New York Community Trust for their generous grants. The Clark Foundation has supported our mission, enabling us to fulfill our goals through their core general operating support, and The Trust's funding will enhance our work on government efficiencies. We appreciate their continued and invaluable support!

As always, we thank all our members and funders for investing in HSC's work. Please share this newsletter with others who support human services.