RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
The Community Service Society of New York's research, policy analysis
and advocacy are essential tools in the fight against poverty.
While Community Service Society's direct service staff provides immediate
help for individuals, our policy department seeks broader, systemic solutions
to alleviate poverty. CSS policy experts conduct rigorous research, analyze
issues, and recommend solutions for issues ranging from affordable housing,
jobs, education and health care, to access to public benefits.
Our work has been influential in shaping public policies to benefit
low-income New Yorkers, so much so that policy makers, the media and
other nonprofit organizations turn to us for a better understanding of
issues that concern voters in New York City and State. We frequently
testify at legislative hearings; brief elected officials and their staffs;
publish policy briefs, op-eds and reports; speak at forums; and work
in coalition with fellow advocates. In addition, our annual survey of
low-income New Yorkers brings the voices of "The Unheard Third" to
the public debate.
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