NBC Daily News Update on URI PALS, Hope Dawson-Sessoms
NBC News Daily recently shared an update on Hope Dawson-Sessoms’ powerful journey. After finding safety at URI’s People & Animals…Read More
At Urban Resource Institute (URI), we know that social workers are more than service providers—they are lifelines. This Social Work Month, we honor the dedicated, compassionate, and resilient social workers who turn compassion into action every single day, guiding survivors of domestic violence and homelessness on their journey to safety, healing, and independence.
This year’s theme, “Social Work: Compassion + Action,” highlights the critical role social workers play in addressing loneliness and social isolation—an often invisible but deeply damaging public health crisis affecting millions. For survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, isolation is not just a feeling; it is a reality. Abusers deliberately sever connections to support systems, leaving survivors to feel alone and unheard. Homelessness compounds this struggle, making it even harder to rebuild community and trust.
But at URI, no one has to walk this journey alone. Our social work case managers are the glue that holds our work together, ensuring that survivors have the support they need to reclaim their lives. They offer trauma-informed care, connect clients to resources, and foster a sense of belonging—reminding every survivor that they are seen, valued, and never truly alone. Whether they are securing housing, facilitating job training, offering emotional support, or advocating for policy change, URI’s social workers provide more than just services; they provide hope.
Throughout March and beyond, we celebrate these frontline heroes whose empathy, dedication, and tireless advocacy light the way to a better tomorrow. To every social worker at URI and across the world—thank you for your unwavering commitment to compassion in action.
