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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December 16, 2021
Every Family Housed: The first steps for the next mayor
With 35 years of experience serving families with children in shelter and in supportive housing, Win has seen New York City take the wrong 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…
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…
May 10, 2020
THE AFTERMATH PLAN: Responding to Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19
After years of a widening gap between the income of millions of New Yorkers and the cost of living, New York City’s families and the…