Our Mission and Goals

Unique People Services (UPS) is a NYC based minority not for profit 501(c) 3 agency founded by Lynn Wonsang in 1991. Our mission is to serve--holistically and without judgment--those who may have been denied compassionate and considerate treatment elsewhere due to their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, health status, criminal or substance use history.

Unique People Services is dedicated to providing a home and supportive services to persons with special and challenging needs. Our staff strives to make our residence the warmest, safest and most welcoming environments in which to live.

Our specific goals are:

  • To provide housing and comprehensive support services designed to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of each individual.
  • To help those whose needs have been neglected or whose circumstances have prevented use of existing services.
  • To promote greater public understanding of the unmet needs of individuals with disabilities.

 UPS seeks to accomplish these goals by addressing the total needs of our clients, with emphasis on individuality of services, the creation of homelike and caring environments and by maximizing each individual’s strengths and assets. We have a commitment to revitalize the communities in which our programs are located through renovation of housing stock and the provision of job opportunities.