March 10, 2022
Win’s 2022 City Legislative Priorities
Win, formerly Women in Need, has been serving families with children experiencing homelessness in New York City for nearly 40 years. We understand the causes of homelessness and the supports that families need in order to break the cycle of homelessness. Unfortunately, we have seen leaders base decisions on managing the homelessness crisis instead of ending it. New York City has a fresh opportunity to focus on what matters: investing in the supports and interventions that help families build the financial and psychosocial resilience they need to achieve housing stability. A reduction in homelessness will follow. Below are six key steps that the City Council can take to put the tools to a brighter future in the hands of vulnerable families.
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September 23, 2022
Testimony of Win (formerly Women In Need, Inc.) for the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare in Support of Intro 522
Thank you to Chair Ayala and to the esteemed members of the General Welfare Committee for the opportunity to offer testimony. My name is Christine…
August 25, 2022
Testimony of Win (formerly Women In Need, Inc.) for the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare on Long-standing NYC Shelter Intake Issues and the Recent Increase in Asylum Seekers
Thank you to Chair Ayala and to the esteemed members of the General Welfare Committee for the opportunity to offer testimony. I’m speaking today on…
June 15, 2022
Statement in Support of Clinical Mental Health Services in Family Shelter
The undersigned groups express our strong support for providing clinical mental health services on site in family shelters so that parents and children can easily…
April 26, 2022
Improving the Experience of Homeless Families at PATH
While all New Yorkers experiencing homelessness have a legal right to shelter, accessing shelter is an onerous process at best. For families experiencing homelessness, this…
March 11, 2022
Testimony of Win (formerly Women In Need) for the NYC Council General Welfare Committee Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget Hearing
Thank you for the opportunity to present Win’s feedback on Mayor Adams’ Preliminary Budget. Win provides safe, dignified shelter with the on-site social services that…
March 10, 2022
Require Workforce Development in Family Shelter
Families experiencing homelessness are often employed. In FY21, 565 people entered a Win shelter while working. But the cost of living for a family is…