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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May 10, 2019
Testimony of Women In Need in Support of Bridging the Gap Social Workers
Thank you to Council Member Dromm, Chair of the Finance Committee, and to Council Member Treyger, Chair of the Education Committee. My name is Jessica…
April 04, 2018
The Forgotten Face of Homelessness: Children
With a growing number of children entering the shelter system from often unstable housing situations, Win is releasing the second in a series of policy…
July 24, 2017
Testimony by Win in response to proposed amendments to Article 47 of the NYC Health Code governing child care in shelters
We know that homeless families with children contend with unique challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. Homelessness wreaks chaos on…
July 20, 2017
SHELTER-BASED CHILD CARE & DOHMH PROPOSED RULE
Homeless families with children contend with unique needs and challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. By providing comprehensive services that…
June 27, 2017
Testimony of Win to the NYC Council General Welfare Committee
Good afternoon. Thank you to Chair Levin, and all the members of the General Welfare Committee. It is a pleasure to be with you this…
October 20, 2016
Forgotten Face of Homelessness
On a given night, more than 23,600 children go to bed in a New York City homeless shelter. Approximately 70% of homeless New Yorkers in…