City celebrates nonprofits, public servants at inaugural human service awards

By Gabriele Holtermann Posted on August 20, 2025

In honor of “NYC Nonprofit Week,” Mayor Eric Adams and the Mayor’s Office of Nonprofit Services (MONS) hosted the city’s first-ever “Excellence in Human Service Delivery Awards” (EHSDAs) at Gracie Mansion on Aug. 19, celebrating the critical role nonprofits and their government partners play in serving New York City’s most vulnerable residents.

Eight nonprofit organizations and public servants were recognized for their dedication to strengthening the city’s social safety net, from housing, legal services, and health care to youth programs.