Crains NY – New York City is in the midst of an inequity crisis.
From rising rates of homelessness to an epidemic of substance use, pressing social issues continue to challenge communities and exacerbate inequity across the country and right here in the five boroughs. Human services nonprofits are on the front lines every day working to address these social inequities, comprising a powerful support system for children, the elderly, new immigrants, and many others.
Yet during this time of rising demand for services, the nonprofits that provide critical services to New York City must operate on funding that is both too little and too late.
