News & Updates

Last week, the NCS staff gathered at Fort Greene Park for a well-deserved afternoon together. After putting in such hard work across all of our programs year-round, it was a joy to step away and spend time as a team sharing food, laughter, and a little friendly competition. 

On one of the hottest days of the year, NCS staff and volunteers came together in our Chance to Connect space on the Upper East Side to take action by preparing over 300 Cooling Kits for New Yorkers facing the extreme temperatures without access to air conditioning or cool spaces.

When Nellie joined the NCS Scholars program in October 2022—a program that combines housing and supportive services for CUNY students facing homelessness—she was among the first to step into this new opportunity, full of hope, determination, and a vision for a better future.  

Less than three years later, that vision has become a remarkable reality. 

The Second Mile Project recently went the extra mile for NCS clients by preparing and delivering over 100 thoughtfully assembled “Blessing Bags.” Each bag was filled with essential items like hygiene products, snacks, socks, and other daily comforts—small things that make a big difference for individuals working hard to rebuild their lives.