New York Times | February 08, 2024
She Fights for Migrants and the Homeless. Could That Destroy Her Dream?
Once the city’s second-most powerful politician, Christine Quinn is now a high-profile advocate on the divisive homelessness and migrant crises. That could threaten her chances with future voters.
Read MoreNew York Daily News | February 24, 2019
Homeless moms get a helping hand with job opportunities
It could’ve been a job fair anywhere. Nervous candidates met with possible employers in buzzing conference rooms. Would-be bosses and potential employees discussed work histories…
Staten Island Advance | January 28, 2019
Head of nonprofit overseeing North Shore shelter defends plan to bring as many as 500 homeless
As opposition to the 200-family homeless shelter planned for the North Shore mounts, the president and CEO of the nonprofit overseeing the shelter, former City…
The Real Deal | January 03, 2019
Raising the stakes on homeless space
To get a handle on the city’s fast-growing homeless population, Mayor de Blasio announced his Turning the Tide initiative in February 2017. The plan seeks…
Bronx Times | December 28, 2018
Holiday Cheer Comes To Bronx Win Shelter Families
WIN, formerly Women in Need, held its third annual holiday crafting party for residents of a Bronx-based family shelter on Wednesday, December 19.
NY Daily News | December 24, 2018
Formerly homeless family gets new apartment just in time for Christmas
Bernarda Saavedra, Erik Martinez and their daughters, Yianni and Idlee, found themselves homeless after a nasty eviction landed them in a Queens Win shelter. They…
The New York Times | December 12, 2018
When Days Aren’t So Sunny: Sesame Street Takes on Homelessness
he New York Timesreported on the launch of Sesame Street’s new homelessness initiative. Lily, a character introduced seven years ago to address child hunger, has…
Sesame Street In Communities | December 06, 2018
Home is…
Children from Win shelters are featured in Sesame Street’s “Home is…” videos.
NY Daily News | December 04, 2018
Exclusive: De Blasio to convert nearly 500 NYC ‘cluster site’ homeless apartments to affordable housing
With the exploding number of homeless still hovering at record levels, Mayor de Blasio will announce Tuesday a nearly-done deal to convert 468 shelter apartments…
MSNBC | November 20, 2018
Volunteers Deliver Thanksgiving Meals to Families in Need
Win CEO Christine Quinn talks with Stephanie Ruhle about working with Feeding NYC to ensure families in need have Thanksgiving dinners.
NY Daily News | November 19, 2018
Homeless NYC students and families find reasons to be thankful at holiday time
Chiffon Keys-McKoy is trying to keep her family’s holiday traditions alive, even if they’re no longer in their own home. For Keys-McKoy and her boys,…