The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) is an informed, independent, and unwavering voice for positive action on behalf of more than 3 million low-income New Yorkers. CSS draws on a 175-year history of excellence in addressing the root causes of economic disparity through research, advocacy, litigation, and innovative program models that strengthen and benefit all New Yorkers. CSS connects young people to opportunities to advance their education and enter the workforce by fighting on multiple fronts to build a more equitable New York, including, but not limited to the following:

• Access to Health Care

• Affordable Housing

• Economic Mobility & Security

• Opportunities for Youth

• Reentry & Criminal Justice

• Volunteer Mobilization

WHO DOES THIS PROGRAM AIM TO SERVE? Low-income and working-poor families and individuals, including disconnected young and the formerly incarcerated.

HAVE CSS' PROGRAMS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? Partially. Due to COVID-19, all CSS offices will be closed and in-person events, training, meeting and appointments have been suspended. Several programs will continue to be serviced by phone or web. CSS will continue to develop contingency plans to ensure ongoing operations and to meet the needs of their constituents. For latest updates on service and schedule changes due to COVID-19, please visit www.cssny.org/pages/1942.