New York Times | February 08, 2024
She Fights for Migrants and the Homeless. Could That Destroy Her Dream?
Once the city’s second-most powerful politician, Christine Quinn is now a high-profile advocate on the divisive homelessness and migrant crises. That could threaten her chances with future voters.
Read MoreStaten Island Advance | January 28, 2019
Head of nonprofit overseeing North Shore shelter defends plan to bring as many as 500 homeless
As opposition to the 200-family homeless shelter planned for the North Shore mounts, the president and CEO of the nonprofit overseeing the shelter, former City…
The Real Deal | January 03, 2019
Raising the stakes on homeless space
To get a handle on the city’s fast-growing homeless population, Mayor de Blasio announced his Turning the Tide initiative in February 2017. The plan seeks…
Bronx Times | December 28, 2018
Holiday Cheer Comes To Bronx Win Shelter Families
WIN, formerly Women in Need, held its third annual holiday crafting party for residents of a Bronx-based family shelter on Wednesday, December 19.
NY Daily News | December 24, 2018
Formerly homeless family gets new apartment just in time for Christmas
Bernarda Saavedra, Erik Martinez and their daughters, Yianni and Idlee, found themselves homeless after a nasty eviction landed them in a Queens Win shelter. They…
The New York Times | December 12, 2018
When Days Aren’t So Sunny: Sesame Street Takes on Homelessness
he New York Timesreported on the launch of Sesame Street’s new homelessness initiative. Lily, a character introduced seven years ago to address child hunger, has…
Sesame Street In Communities | December 06, 2018
Home is…
Children from Win shelters are featured in Sesame Street’s “Home is…” videos.