January 14, 2020
Making CityFHEPS a More Effective Tool
An increased CityFHEPS amount would more effectively bridge the housing affordability gap for eligible families, addressing one of the primary drivers of New York City’s homelessness crisis. A more effective rental voucher program will ultimately reduce the money the City spends on homeless shelter, as families are able to exit shelter more quickly or avoid shelter altogether. Most critically, it can mean the difference between homelessness and a stable home for children and their families.
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January 2020
Making CityFHEPS a More Effective Tool
An increased CityFHEPS amount would more effectively bridge the housing affordability gap for eligible families, addressing one of the primary drivers of New York City’s…
July 2019
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Proposed Rule: FR-6124-P-01 Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status
As New York City’s largest provider of shelter and services for homeless families with children, Women In Need (Win) is strongly opposed to HUD’s proposed…
May 2019
Testimony of Women In Need in Support of A.7115 and S.3703
The Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA) protects close to a million rental units in New York City from unreasonable rent increases. Every protected apartment matters…
May 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 2019
The Forgotten Face of Homelessness: Housing Instability
Homelessness is a journey. When a family first arrives at a Win shelter, they usually aren’t coming from a stable apartment of their own; more…
February 2019
Memo in Support of A5409 and S3703
The Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (ETPA) provides for rent stabilization in several counties and municipalities in New York. In certain cases, non-profit organizations,…