Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is a New York-based social services organisation founded in 1978. It addresses complex challenges including homelessness, poverty, and disabilities, with a focus on empowerment and community building rather than prescribing predefined paths for those it serves.
The organisation employs approximately 1,800 staff members, many of whom live in the communities they serve. Its work spans several interconnected areas: homelessness services, poverty alleviation, disability services, and broader community development across New York.
S:US describes its culture as one where ideas and information flow freely across teams, with an emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and cross-functional teamwork. The organisation's stated values centre on integrity, maximising individual potential, and respect for human dignity, including each person's own definition of a life of purpose.
