July 01, 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 16, 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 10, 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…
February 16, 2019
Memo in Support of A5409 and S3703
About The Bill The Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (ETPA) provides for rent stabilization in several counties and municipalities in New York. In certain…
August 21, 2018
Comments on proposed rule amendments to establish CityFHEPS
Win commends the Administration for taking action to reform flaws in New York City’s rental assistance programs that jeopardized the housing stability of formerly homeless…
July 24, 2017
Testimony by Win in response to proposed amendments to Article 47 of the NYC Health Code governing child care in shelters
We know that homeless families with children contend with unique challenges as they work to leave shelter for a permanent home. Homelessness wreaks chaos on…
June 27, 2017
Testimony of Win to the NYC Council General Welfare Committee
Good afternoon. Thank you to Chair Levin, and all the members of the General Welfare Committee. It is a pleasure to be with you this…