The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their national poverty statistics for 2023. The results make one thing clear: we need a more accurate cost of living measure at the local, state, and national level, that shines a light on the structural and systemic inequities that millions

The National True Cost of Living Coalition released a statement today after U.S. Census Bureau published new data showing that fewer Americans are living below the federally defined poverty line. Read more: nationaltruecostofliving.org/research/natio…

🚨Community Service Society of New York (CSS) policy team analyzes on key insights on the latest 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data on NYC poverty and housing trends🚨🚨 Link: cssny.org/news/entry/lat… #NYC #poverty #CensusData #Income

Today, we are at 1471 Watson Ave in the Bronx, speaking with NYCHA residents. NYCHA buildings need upgrades and repairs, and we want to hear firsthand about the most urgent needs at this development.

We're joining Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Tina Smith in Washington D.C. today to support the bold introduction of the Homes Act, which will empower communities to build permanently affordable housing while creating hundreds of thousands of good-paying union jobs. nytimes.com/2024/09/18/opi…

🧵 We’re in the midst of a housing crisis—families choosing between rent & medicine, homes being bought up by corporate giants jacking up rent & homelessness at an all-time high. But it doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why we’re endorsing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez & Senator Tina Smith’s Homes Act

Last week, we hosted a Clean Slate Act Info Session with Center for Community Alternatives and Community Service Society of New York (CSS). Thank you to everyone who came out, and a special thanks to @catalinacruzNY and @zohranKmamdani for their support of this important bill!

📢🏙️While NYC homeownership is diverse, homeowners remain a privileged minority. But there is a way to change that. We support New York City Council’s demand that HPD re-emphasize homeownership as a core part of affordable housing production. Read our testimony cssny.org/news/entry/tes…

Last week, FPWA celebrated the achievements and leadership of Latina women in public service, and explored the policy opportunities that we are committed to advancing to meet the myriad of unique needs across Latine communities. We heard a keynote address by the trailblazer Dr.

NY will be awarded $10B through the Section 1332 Waiver to expand its health insurance option for low-income residents, helping cover the 1.5 million enrolled in the Essential Plan—200,000 of which, joined this year due to expanded coverage. Read more: crainsnewyork.com/health-pulse/f…

“This smart bill will ensure that insurance cost-sharing is never a barrier to accessing life-sustaining inhalers,” said our VP of Health Initiatives, Elisabeth Benjamin. It’s time to stop being penny-wise & pound-foolish with respiratory disease in NY. bxtimes.com/state-lawmaker…

CSS is proud to be a part of National True Cost of Living Coalition and their mission to #MeasureWhatMatters. Please follow to learn more and spread the word!

CSS joined Council Member Pierina Sanchez, chair of the housing committee, to introduce the Housing Rescue and Resident Protection Act. The bill will reform a key but flawed city program that transfers poorly maintained buildings from negligent owners to responsible ones.

Housing is a human right ✊ A huge thank you to ALL who attended our rally announcing introduction of Int. 1063, the Housing Rescue and Resident Protection Act — a transformative set of reforms to the deeply flawed third party transfer program.

CSS is thrilled to join the nation’s leading health consumer advocates to support the Biden-Harris announcement today on new action to reduce medical debt and curb illegal collection practices. Anthony Wright (el/he) Families USA @togetherwecan New Jersey Citizen Action Consumer Reports Advocacy consumerfinance.gov Rohit Chopra

Today, we rallied with our allies to call on Mayor Eric Adams to implement #CityFHEPS laws, which were already passed by the NYC Council over a year ago. These reforms would expand the city's voucher program and house thousands of New Yorkers!