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.