Together, We Can Make the Holidays Brighter

Make Holiday Joy Happen

This holiday season, you can help make the season brighter for people served by Services for the UnderServed. Whether you adopt a holiday wish, rally your coworkers or friends, or make a donation, there’s a way for everyone in our community to take part.

Here are a few ways you can help:

Adopt a holiday wish for one or more people.
Organize a gift drive with coworkers, friends, family, or your community.
Host a gift-wrapping party and turn a holiday gathering into an opportunity to give back.
Make a donation and we will shop for you.
Shop our Amazon Gift List and send gifts directly.

Gifts are due December 9.

Help Make the Holidays Brighter

Highlights from last year's Holiday Gift Project.

Monica Santos (left), Chief Program Officer, with program participants.

Featured in QNS: Anything’s Possible in Astoria Park

S:US’ annual Developmental Disabilities Championships and Family Fun Day caught the attention of QNS, which highlighted the celebration at Astoria Park. More than 600 program participants came together for a day of competition, creativity, and community, bringing this year’s “Anything’s Possible” theme to life.

Now in its 17th year, the Championships celebrate something bigger than a single day: creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate, connect, and thrive in their communities.

Read the QNS Story

Perry Perlmutter (in blue shirt) stocking a community fridge with program participants.

Opinion: We Can’t Fly Blind on Food Assistance

In a new City & State NY op-ed, S:US President & CEO Perry Perlmutter and New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez warn that new SNAP requirements are putting thousands of New Yorkers at risk of losing food assistance. They call for better data, sustained outreach, and a stronger role for trusted community providers in helping eligible New Yorkers stay connected to benefits.

At S:US, that work is already happening close to home, including through our community fridges and food access programs that provide low-barrier access to food in New York City neighborhoods.

Read the City & State Op-Ed

Thank you to our donors, funders, volunteers, and supporters whose commitment makes
our mission possible every day. Your generosity and partnership strengthen our
work and create real, lasting impact for the communities we serve.

For inquiries concerning New York charitable organizations, call the

Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at (212) 416-8401 or visit https://www.charitiesnys.com.