Urban Pathways

We’re still buzzing from last night’s Urban Pathways 2024 Light the Path Gala! With over 300 guests, we celebrated the determination and resilience of our neighbors overcoming homelessness and laid the groundwork to offer even more support to those in need.

We are thrilled to share that our supporters’ dedication and generosity shone brightly, raising over $755,000 to support Urban Pathways’ vital mission. These funds will pave the way for even greater strides in providing housing, support services, and pathways to stability for those navigating the complexities of homelessness.

Last night, each story shared echoed our dedication to illuminating a brighter future for those we serve. As we reflect on the success of the evening, we extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who champions our mission. Your compassion and generosity is a testament to the power of community, and the change we can make together for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness!

On this final day of , we honor Charles Rangel, a commanding advocate for economic and housing policies which continue to aid our neighbors experiencing homelessness to this day. A New York native, Rangel was the first Black Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means and was the architect behind the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.  
 
When reflecting on his time in office, Rangel shared: "Thank God I never had to decide between doing the right thing or being defeated at the polls." 
  
Source:  
 
“Rangel, Charles B.” US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives, https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/R/RANGEL,-Charles-B--(R000053)/. 
  
Kane, Paul. “Charlie Rangel on the End of His Era.” The Washington Post, 29 June 2016, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/06/29/charlie-rangel-on-the-end-of-his-era-this-guy-from-lenox-avenue-is-retiring-with-dignity/.

Michelle Jackson, Executive Director of the Human Services Council, was recently on Fund the People podcast to discuss the campaign.

She discussed the collective power we're building to ensure sufficient funding for New York's human services sector.

Take a listen:

How NYC Human Service Workers Won #JustPay – with Michelle Jackson, Human Services Council - Fund the People READ THE TRANSCRIPT This episode offers an incredible story – and perhaps a bold new model for increasing investments in America’s nonprofit workforce.You’ll learn how a group of nonprofits showed elected leaders the essential value of the nonprofit human services workforce, and broke through ...