Urban Resource Institute

Moving survivors of domestic violence and homeless families from trauma to triumph.

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No one should have to choose between safety and the pets they love.

Today, @nytimes featured Brenda Santiago's story and URI's pioneering People and Animals Living Safely (PALS) program, which helps survivors and their pets stay together while rebuilding their lives.

Because pets are family too. ❤️ https://t.co/9ky673CfkC

#URINYC #PALS #PALSForAll #KeepFamiliesTogether #StayTogetherHealTogether

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Thank you to Animal Farm Foundation, the NYC Council Animal Welfare Caucus, the Mayor's Office, @CMJustinSanchez, and all of the partners who made this incredible Bronx Pet Pantry and Resource Fair possible.

URI was proud to connect with community members and share resources, including information about our #PALSprogram, which helps survivors of domestic violence remain safely with their pets.

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No one should have to choose between keeping their pets or securing emergency housing. @URI_NYC and @mydogismyhome provide critical services to keep people and pets together, and it’s vital for NYC and NYS to fund this lifesaving work.

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Congratulations to Charles Carroll, URI's Senior Vice President of Asset Management, on being named one of @CrainsNewYork's Notable Leaders in Architecture, Engineering & Construction 2026.

His leadership helps ensure survivors of domestic violence and families experiencing homelessness have safe places to heal and thrive. https://t.co/z0xiWI1DIr

#URIProud #Leadership #CommunityImpact #AffordableHousing #CrainsNewYork

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Today, Team URI joined human services workers and advocates at City Hall to rally for #JustPay and support Int 0452.

Every day, nonprofit workers help keep New Yorkers safe, housed, and supported — yet many earn far less than their government counterparts doing similar work.

Equal work deserves equal wages.

@NYCMayor @NYCCouncil #WageEquity #HumanServices #TeamURI #URINYC

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Kirsten DeFur, Senior Director of Learning at URI, names what victim-blaming sounds like—and why it has to stop.

“Why were you wearing that?”
“Why were you out so late?”
“You shouldn’t have been drinking.”

Violence is a choice. Accountability belongs with the person who caused harm.

Replace judgment with support:
“I believe you.”
“I’m here for you.”

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She tells the truth. She keeps going. She helps others do the same. Proud to share that @JeniferLewis will be our Unbreakable Spirit Honoree at the 2026 URI Celebration: STRONGER. Join Jenifer, @tommycat @angelayee @TheJudgeHatchet @nyc_buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, #HirschenSingerEpstein, #FoliotFurniture, and the URI Survivor Advisory Board on May 20: https://t.co/cXG3S5o91Y

#Stronger #URICelebration #urinyc

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Welcome to the Lift Lounge 📚 In partnership with @unitedwaynyc, URI launched a new Community Library at our Uplift Family Residences in the Bronx—creating space for learning, representation, and healing.

Support the work: https://t.co/cHkerZzalS

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We’re proud to honor @TheJudgeHatchet with the Trailblazer Award at the 2026 URI Celebration: STRONGER.

A leader who has broken barriers and driven lasting change.

📍 Jazz at Lincoln Center
📅 May 20
🎟️ Tickets & sponsorships: https://t.co/cXG3S5oGRw

#Trailblazer #URICelebration #Stronger #URINYC

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A voice that moves culture.

We’re proud to welcome @angelayee as a special guest & host for URI Celebration: STRONGER

May 20. Jazz at Lincoln Center.

🎟️ Tickets & sponsorships: https://t.co/SOaVWX6tXA

Because when we show up together—we are stronger.

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We’re proud to welcome @tommycat as special guest & host for the 2026 URI Celebration: STRONGER.

A legend whose story reflects resilience, perseverance, and what it means to rise.

📅 May 20
📍Jazz at Lincoln Center
🎟️ https://t.co/SOaVWX6tXA

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Real change takes coalition. Thank you, @NYCCouncil Speaker @JulieMenin, for your leadership and advocacy for survivors. URI is proud to partner with you to expand safety, housing stability, and access to services across NYC. @nysabprlinc #NYSABPRL2026Conference

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Budgets are policy. Policy is survival. URI's Lauren Schuster testified before @NYCCouncil calling for pay equity, timely payments, and real investment in survivors and frontline workers. Survivors deserve stability. Communities deserve better. Watch the full testimony: https://t.co/rdHGgAP9uF

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Proud to celebrate the topping off of our 130th St development in Harlem. 🏗️💙A key step in expanding safe shelter, affordable housing, and long-term stability for families and survivors across NYC. This is how we build futures. #URINYC #SafeShelter #AffordableHousing #AmertrineGroup @ArchstoneBuild3 @AufgangArch

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For 40+ years, URI has helped break cycles of violence—supporting survivors, families, and their pets on the path to safety and stability.

We applaud Speaker @JulieMenin & CM @HarveyforNY for launching the Animal Welfare Caucus and look forward to advancing policies that recognize pets as family. 🐾https://t.co/hhSLpIeOHn 📷@nyccouncil

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Congratulations Erin Dalton & welcome to NYC! Team URI stands ready to partner w/ you + @NYCMayor to increase safety, stability & economic security for #DomesticViolence survivors and unhoused families across New York.

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Freezing weather isn’t uncomfortable—it’s deadly.
Outreach and shelter save lives. No one should be left outside. URI's @LaurenSchus tells us how to save a life. @PIX11News

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#MartinLutherKingJr did not fight for symbolism. He fought for systems to change. Poverty is violence. Silence is complicity. Justice is responsibility. Honoring #DrKing means action. Not tomorrow. Now. 👉https://t.co/dQXA65CFs2

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Grateful to @SuffolkBuilds for helping carry joy and care into 2026 for families at our New Visions and Urban Women’s Safe Haven residences. Your generosity continues to make a real difference. #ThankYou #URINYC #SuffolkBuilds #Partnership #TraumatoTriumph

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One gift can change everything. It can save a life or an entire family escaping abuse or homelessness. Give before the year ends. https://t.co/tub72r58KO