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Urban Resource Institute

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Empowering individuals, families, & communities to end cycles of domestic violence, homelessness, poverty & trauma while driving sustainable systemic change.

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Team URI wore denim for #DenimDay2025 to stand with survivors of sexual violence. In solidarity with advocates and allies, we raise our voices and take action. Let's all continue to #supportsurvivors by fighting to end sexual violence and demanding trauma-informed care. 💙👖

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#ICYMI: Jacob, one of our Summer '24 #RAPP Peer Leaders, sat down with staff at Bronx School of Law and Finance to film a powerful series of interviews about healthy relationships. Next up: Asst. Principal Mr. Tyrone Iton shares how honesty and communication are essential!

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Kyra’s death was preventable. NY must act now. In Times Union, URI CEO Nathaniel Fields & @sffny CEO Judy Kluger urge lawmakers to pass #KyrasLaw—putting child safety first in custody decisions. Read the op-ed: bit.ly/3Stydsw

Kyra’s death was preventable. NY must act now.

In <a href="/timesunion/">Times Union</a>, URI CEO Nathaniel Fields &amp; @sffny CEO Judy Kluger urge lawmakers to pass #KyrasLaw—putting child safety first in custody decisions.

Read the op-ed: bit.ly/3Stydsw
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Survivors of domestic violence are burdened with debt they didn’t choose. It’s time for New York to lead. Pass the #CoercedDebt bill now. Every day without action is a day survivors remain trapped. NY Assembly Majority—we’re counting on you.

Survivors of domestic violence are burdened with debt they didn’t choose.
It’s time for New York to lead.
Pass the #CoercedDebt bill now.

Every day without action is a day survivors remain trapped.
<a href="/NYSA_Majority/">NY Assembly Majority</a>—we’re counting on you.
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Coerced debt keeps survivors in abusive situations. It's debt they didn’t choose. It’s time for NY to lead. Pass the #CoercedDebt bill now to help end #EconomicAbuse. Every day of delay puts lives at risk. NY Assembly Majority — we’re counting on you. #SurvivorJustice #PassTheBill

Coerced debt keeps survivors in abusive situations. It's debt they didn’t choose. It’s time for NY to lead. Pass the #CoercedDebt bill now to help end #EconomicAbuse. Every day of delay puts lives at risk. <a href="/NYSA_Majority/">NY Assembly Majority</a> — we’re counting on you. #SurvivorJustice #PassTheBill
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#ICYMI: Join us in celebrating Nathaniel Fields, CEO of Urban Resource Institute, named a 2025 NYU McSilver Institute Vanguard for Social Justice Honoree! From NYC to global stages, his work is changing systems and shaping policy with survivors and the unhoused at the center.

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50% of survivors say they wouldn’t consider going to a shelter if they had to leave their pet behind. This is a gap that puts lives at risk—and it's why the PALS program exists. Help us change this by taking our Pet-Inclusivity survey today! surveymonkey.com/r/NQ6R9Y3

50% of survivors say they wouldn’t consider going to a shelter if they had to leave their pet behind.   

This is a gap that puts lives at risk—and it's why the PALS program exists. 

Help us change this by taking our Pet-Inclusivity survey today! surveymonkey.com/r/NQ6R9Y3
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Grateful for leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul in supporting survivors. URI VP Government Affairs, Lauren Schuster & VP People & Culture, Elyse Barbell spoke with her about partnering to strengthen safety and stability for our staff, residents & participants. #DVsupport #NYGov

Grateful for leadership of <a href="/GovKathyHochul/">Governor Kathy Hochul</a>
in supporting survivors. URI VP Government Affairs, Lauren Schuster &amp; VP People &amp; Culture, Elyse Barbell spoke with her about partnering to strengthen safety and stability for our staff, residents &amp; participants. #DVsupport #NYGov
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Jacob, one of our Summer '24 #RAPP Peer Leaders, recently interviewed staff at Bronx School of Law and Finance (Bronx School of Law and Finance) about healthy relationships. In this clip, Ms. Michelle Butler explains why reaching out to your community is essential for finding respect and support.

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We’re proud to celebrate Liz Brownback, Esq., honored at the New York City Bar 35th Annual Legal Services Awards! For 5+ years, Liz has led URI’s LEAP program with compassion and advocacy for survivors. 👏 Congrats, Liz—your impact is undeniable. #LegalAdvocacy #AccessToJustice

We’re proud to celebrate Liz Brownback, Esq., honored at the <a href="/NYCBarAssn/">New York City Bar</a> 35th Annual Legal Services Awards!

For 5+ years, Liz has led URI’s LEAP program with compassion and advocacy for survivors.

👏 Congrats, Liz—your impact is undeniable. #LegalAdvocacy #AccessToJustice
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Cutting #PAWSAct funding puts lives at risk. Survivors can’t leave abuse if they’re forced to leave pets behind. This isn’t just about animals—it’s about survival. The #PAWSAct saves lives. Cutting it is cruel, short-sighted, and dangerous.📰motherjones.com/politics/2025/…

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#ICYMI: In April, we joined 300+ leaders at HELP USA’s #UPSTREAM Symposium to tackle homelessness head-on. From bold ideas to powerful stories, it was a call to action: ending homelessness takes urgency, collaboration, and heart. #EndHomelessness #HousingJustice

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Economic abuse traps survivors in dangerous situations. The Coerced Debt Bill helps them access safety & rebuild their lives. TY Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal” & Senator Cordell Cleare! We look forward to working w/ Governor Kathy Hochul to make it law. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/43WTMHk

Economic abuse traps survivors in dangerous situations. The Coerced Debt Bill helps them access safety &amp; rebuild their lives.

TY <a href="/LindaBRosenthal/">Linda B. Rosenthal “the #OriginalRosenthal”</a> &amp; <a href="/SenatorCCleare/">Senator Cordell Cleare</a>! We look forward to working w/ <a href="/GovKathyHochul/">Governor Kathy Hochul</a> to make it law.

đź“„ Read more: bit.ly/43WTMHk
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For more than a decade, URI’s PALS Program has helped survivors find safety without leaving their beloved pets behind. Click the link below to join our mission to make NYC’s social services fully pet-inclusive by 2030! #PALSForAll urinyc.org/pals-for-all/

For more than a decade, URI’s PALS Program has helped survivors find safety without leaving their beloved pets behind.

Click the link below to join our mission to make NYC’s social services fully pet-inclusive by 2030! #PALSForAll

urinyc.org/pals-for-all/
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This #FathersDay, we celebrate all who lead with love—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures. To the fathers in our shelters and the URI staff supporting them: your strength and devotion inspire hope every day. We thank you!

This #FathersDay, we celebrate all who lead with love—dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures.

To the fathers in our shelters and the URI staff supporting them: your strength and devotion inspire hope every day. We thank you!
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“Our goal is to not only provide safety—but empowerment.” – Olga Loaiza, Director, URI Economic Empowerment Program (EEP) Through EEP, survivors gain tools to rebuild with stability & independence. TY New York Amsterdam News for the feature! 🔗bit.ly/45WcelM #SurvivorSupport