The mission of the Human Services Council (HSC) is to build broad recognition and support for the substantial and essential contributions of the not-for-profit human service sector to the citizens and the fabric of New York City.

To that end, HSC:

	Organizes members - executive directors of federations and umbrella agencies and their members, service providers, and other relevant organizations to shape and establish an on-going sector-wide agenda—both short and long-term—of critical provider and client issues.
	Develops and implements sector-wide initiatives and advocacy strategies, and promotes the sector’s partnership with government.
	Acts as the organized voice for the sector and works for broad recognition and support for providers and clients from government, the business community, funders, and the public.