May 13, 2021
Every Family Housed: A Blueprint to End Family Homelessness for the Next Mayor
Despite the focus on reducing the number of families in shelter, the number of homeless families and children remains unacceptably high because the current approach does not end the cycle of homelessness. While the census has dropped, the Barclays Center does not have the capacity to hold the nearly 20,900 children who slept in a DHS shelter on an average night in 2020. Below, we explore recent trends and outline the homelessness landscape the next mayor will inherit.
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May 13, 2021
Every Family Housed: A Blueprint to End Family Homelessness for the Next Mayor
Despite the focus on reducing the number of families in shelter, the number of homeless families and children remains unacceptably high because the current approach…
March 17, 2021
Testimony by Jessica Yager of Win: General Welfare Committee Preliminary Budget Hearing
Good afternoon Chair Levin and members of the General Welfare Committee. I am Jessica Yager, the Vice President of Policy and Planning at Win, the…
March 02, 2021
COVID RENTAL ASSISTANCE: New York’s Renters Need More Than Partial Solutions
New York is facing extraordinary housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession. Immediate intervention that supports a full economic recovery…
February 02, 2021
NYC Civic Leaders for Int 146
As leaders of organizations that serve and represent New York City’s residents and interest groups, we are deeply concerned about the disproportionate impact the City’s…
January 25, 2021
Testimony of Win on DSS Preparation for the End of the Eviction Moratorium Before the General Welfare Committee of the NYC Council
Good Afternoon Chair Levin and members of the General Welfare Committee. My name is Josefa Silva, and I’m the Director of Advocacy and Policy at…
September 15, 2020
Testimony of Christine C. Quinn in Support of Int. No. 146
Good afternoon Chairs Levin and Eugene and members of the General Welfare and Civil and Human Rights Committees. I am Christine Quinn, the President and…