Press Releases
Harlem United Stands With Governor Andrew Cuomo in Opposition to LGBT Discrimination in North Carolina
New York, NY -- This week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order banning all non-essential, state-sponsored travel to North Carolina. The ban, effective immediately, was put in place in response to North Carolina's new law that enables discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) North Carolinians.
The following is a statement from Ms. Jacquelyn Kilmer, Esq, Chief Executive Officer of Harlem United:
"On behalf of the over 16,000 clients Harlem United serves throughout New York City, I want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo for ...
Historic 2016-17 State ‘Social and Economic Justice’ Budget Critical to the Health and Well-Being of All New Yorkers
New York, NY -- Last night, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, Senate Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeffrey Klein, and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced a historic 2016-17 state budget agreement. The following is a statement from Ms. Jacquelyn Kilmer, Esq, CEO of Harlem United:
"While the ink on the 2016-17 New York state budget is drying and we are still analyzing the details, on behalf of the over 16,000 clients served by Harlem United I want to thank Governor Andrew Cuomo, Majority Leader Flanagan, IDC Leader Klein, ...
Harlem United commends Governor Cuomo for new regulations prohibiting discrimination against transgender New Yorkers
New York, NY (January 25, 2016) — Harlem United, a community-based housing, health and human services organization, commends Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the new regulations banning discrimination and harassment against transgender New Yorkers. Governor Cuomo announced last week that the State Division of Human Rights has adopted these new regulations which are effective immediately. The final adoption of these regulations follows the Governor’s introduction of the regulations in October—an historic announcement marking the first time any Governor has issued ...
HARLEM UNITED PRAISES GOVERNOR CUOMO FOR NEW INVESTMENTS TO COMBAT HOMELESSSNESS
New York, NY (January 14, 2016) – Harlem United, a community-based housing, health and human services organization, praises Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposal to invest $20 billion over the next five years to expand affordable housing and services to combat homelessness.
In yesterday’s State of the State and Executive Budget Address, Governor Cuomo showed his commitment to invest in social and economic programs to help improve the lives of all New Yorkers. The Governor announced two initiatives to help address the critical need for affordable and supportive ...
The Nest is now open!
We are proud to announce the opening of our new community health center, The Nest, located at 169 West 133rd Street.
Hours and Services for The Nest as of November 16, 2015
Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Primary medical care
HIV treatment and prevention (i.e. Pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP)
Hepatitis C services
Opiate dependence treatment (Suboxone)
Mental Health (psychiatric care and psychotherapy)
Enroll Manhattan Project and assistance with insurance enrollment
Health Home/Care Coordination
LGBT Heath services
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 ...
Supporting the Anti-Poverty Opportunity Agenda
New York, NY (January 20, 2015) – Harlem United hails Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2015 Opportunity Agenda, announced Sunday. The Anti-Poverty Opportunity Agenda, a 10-point plan to combat poverty and fight inequality, will include more than $486 million in new funding for affordable and supportive housing as well as homeless services, including $183 million and 5,000 new units of supportive housing for people in New York State with various chronic conditions, including HIV.
Stable, affordable housing is demonstrated to be a critical indicator of health for people ...
Harlem United Names Jacqui Kilmer as New CEO
Harlem United announced today that its Board of Directors has named experienced attorney and non-profit executive Jacquelyn (Jacqui) Kilmer as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2015.
