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Policy & Advocacy

Win engages in research, analysis, and advocacy to develop and advance policy solutions to the family homelessness crisis in New York City. Below are our advocacy reports, policy briefs, public testimony, and other advocacy materials.

 

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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March 05, 2020

THE AFTERMATH PLAN: Responding to Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19 Supplemental Information: Cost Estimate

Win’s Aftermath Plan outlines steps government must take to prevent disaster for vulnerable families and to prevent a tidal wave of demand for our already…

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January 10, 2020

Making CityFHEPS A More Effective Tool

Too few homeless families are able to use New York City’s rental voucher (CityFHEPS) to leave shelter. And those who use the voucher spend more…

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January 06, 2020

Int. No. 146 Support Letter to Speaker of the New York City Council

The 43 undersigned organizations urge you to support Int. No. 146 to increase the CityFHEPS rent levels to the federally established Fair Market Rent. This…

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