Thank you, Chair Brannan, Chair Restler, and the esteemed members of the Committees on
Finance and Government Operations, State, and Federal Legislation for holding this hearing on
preparing New York City for changes in federal funding and for the opportunity to submit
testimony.
My name is Jade Vasquez, and I am the Director of Policy and Research at Win, the largest
provider of shelter and supportive housing to families with children in New York City and the
nation. We operate 16 shelters and nearly 500 supportive housing units across the five boroughs.
Each night, nearly 7,000 people call Win “home,” including 3,600 children.
As the federal government begins to significantly cut funding for housing, homelessness, social
welfare, and education programs, it is imperative that our City government allocate more funding
for programs and initiatives that serve the lowest-income New Yorkers, including rental
assistance, cash assistance, legal aid, and programs for students in temporary housing.