The Social Service Board

The mission of the United Social Services, Inc., Social Service Board, an affiliate of the New York Society for Ethical Culture, is to foster and promote 'Ethics in Action' by a) serving the social needs and empowering the lives of children, families and individuals who have been neglected, underserved and not included by our modern life, b) provide strength and support to others who also work to initiate social change and programs and, c) build a more ethical culture in our society and a better future for tomorrow. The Social Service Board provides a multiple array of opportunities for caring people to express their needs to put Ethics into Action. People who desire to become a Board member are invited to attend a monthly Board meeting and see how its members give their leadership to ongoing projects and create new ones as their need arises. The SSB also provides the opportunity for individuals who wish to participate in a project but whose busy lives don't permit them to be a full time board member but can participate in a desired project as a Friend of the Board in keeping with our mission. Keep up with us by visiting our Recent Events and Upcoming Events. The Women's Shelter Since its beginning in 1982, the Shelter has been sponsored by the Partnership for the Homeless and the Society’s Social Service Board. The Partnership relies on churches, synagogues and other non-profit organizations to coordinate volunteers and provide sleeping accommodations for the homeless. The city provides cots, bedding, laundry services and bus transportation to and from the Olivieri Center to the Society. Brochure Empowering Ethical Elders Join the Social Service Board (SSB)of the New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) for a series of presentations by experts on a range of issues facing seniors their caregivers, families and friends today. Learn how to protect and promote good health—physical, mental and emotional-and empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about health care and social support. Click here for full schedule Supportive Televisiting Services The New York Society for Ethical Culture (NYSEC) and the Social Service Board are collaborating with the Osborne Association of NY to host an innovative Supportive Televisiting Program that enables children to video-visit with their incarcerated parent on a television screen, similar to Skype. The NYSEC provides a child-friendly televisiting room conveniently located on Central Park West and 64th Street in Manhattan. For more information and brochure click here Queens Soccer Foundation Team The SSB sponsors the Queens Soccer Foundation Team in providing children the opportunity to participate in organized league activites. It provides financial and logistical support to boys and girls to experience the power of sport, sportamanship, sound ethical values and being part of a team. Soccer Team Brochure Homeless Artists Project Homeless Artists Project nurturing the creative spirit of those living on the streets through periodic live performances and exhibitions of their work. Photo Journal Project Photos taken by homeless women from our Women's Shelter program. Photos will be available in the near future. To Contact the Social Service Board: Social Service Board 2 West 64th Street New York, NY 10023 212-874-5210x143 phone 212-721-4407 fax or info@socialserviceboard.org