Improving the lives of NYC’s women and children for over 40 years
Win provides safe housing and critical services to help homeless women and their children rebuild their lives and break the cycle of homelessness.
Last year, Win served over 12,400 people
For families experiencing homelessness, the holidays can be especially hard. This week, 200 families at Win’s Staten Island shelter picked out toys for their children—thanks to Metro United Sports and generous community partners.
Many families arrive at Win after spending 24+ hours at PATH, often with very few belongings. Moments like this matter because they restore dignity and ensure children can experience joy during the holidays. Thank you, Metro United Sports, for helping ignite the holiday spirit!
This week, Win released new research, made possible by Social Business Consulting, that evaluates its Income-Building Program, showing that shelter-based workforce development is not just compassionate—it’s a smart investment. https://winnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Wage-Effects-of-Wins-NYC-Income-Building-Program-v1.pdf
That return matters: higher earnings reduce long-term reliance on shelter, lower emergency service use, and improve outcomes across health, education, and housing stability. This is fiscally responsible policy.
Ending family homelessness requires investing in people, not just placements. Housing alone isn’t enough—income growth is key.
At Win, our Income Building program gives clients the tools to move toward independence. From resume writing and interview prep to skill-based classes like barista training, we help families secure higher-paying, sustainable jobs — not just survival work.
Last year, Win trained 3,300+ clients, connecting many to careers in home health care, customer service, and maintenance. These outcomes show that when residents have access to meaningful training, work requirements can support real upward mobility.
NYC policymakers must ensure work requirements empower families, not push them into low-wage, unstable jobs.