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…
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…
July 31, 2021
Insider Expertise: Client Insight Groups as a Tool for Policy and Advocacy in Transitional and Supportive Housing
For far too long, policymakers in New York City have designed plans to address homelessness without speaking to the families impacted by it. As a…
July 30, 2021
Investing in Success: The Case for Supporting the Human Services Workforce
Government and nonprofit service providers rely on over 200,000 human services workers in New York City to provide a range of supports to individuals and…
July 28, 2021
Improving PATH: Dismantling Barriers to Shelter for Homeless Families with Children
New York City is well-known, and often lauded, for having a right to shelter for people experiencing homelessness. That legal requirement has been transformative and…
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…
July 26, 2019
Win Brief for DC on PATH Audit
Last year, Win noticed a troubling pattern in its shelter admission data: a high percentage of families entered Win shelter multiple times in one year….
July 20, 2017
SHELTER-BASED CHILD CARE & DOHMH PROPOSED RULE
Homeless families with children contend with unique needs and challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. By providing comprehensive services that…