Women In Need, Inc. (Win)

Camp Win has a life-changing impact on families in shelter. Yesterday, we were thrilled to welcome hundreds of Win kids from across New York City to our annual Camp Win Carnival. Take an inside look with MONICA MORALES and PIX11 here: https://lnkd.in/eeYxRmKB

Last week, some of our Win clients visited the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island for a hospitality-focused career day. Our clients participated in networking conversations, learned about job opportunities available in the hospitality industry, and were treated to a delicious meal.   Thank you to the The Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation for hosting us and investing back into the Staten Island community!

The extension of the 60-day rule to families in DHS shelters endangers 30,000+ lives, disrupting vulnerable families. This shortsighted policy destabilizes families on the path to permanent housing and does nothing to address the growing homelessness crisis. As providers on the frontline of this crisis, Win and the NY SANE coalition continue to fight for common sense policies that will get families out of shelter and address this crisis. We urge the city to end the impractical 30- and 60-day rules. https://lnkd.in/eFE4_nHm

We're proud to share that our President and CEO Christine Quinn was named a Manhattan Power 100 by City & State!   "The onetime mayoral hopeful found a rewarding second career as a leading advocate for New York City’s homeless families and migrants. She pushed for the Adams administration to expand access to housing vouchers, stop requiring unhoused people stay in shelters for 90 days before getting one and open up more shelter slots for thousands of migrants."   Thank you to Christine for your leadership as we work to end family homelessness in New York City. https://lnkd.in/dkv-WG2R

What a fantastic day at our all-staff #FunAtWin barbecue! We had an amazing time connecting, playing games, and enjoying delicious food together. It is always great to take a break from the day-to-day and build relationships with colleagues while sharing a meal! Thank you to everyone who worked diligently to make this programming a success. We are looking forward to the next #FunAtWin event!

Thirty and sixty-day limits on shelter are inhumane and harmful to families. With 1,660 new arrivals denied shelter since May, we need transparency from our government to expose how these policies destabilize families and their access to government services, including their children’s schooling. https://lnkd.in/dR-b7-U6

"'In our shelters, we’re seeing an increased need for school supplies each year, especially with the rise in inflation and the high cost of living in the city,' said Diana Santos, executive vice president at Win, which serves homeless women and children." This year, with your help, Win's Backpack Buddies program was able to source 3,000 age-appropriate, durable and high-quality backpacks for our school-age clients living in shelter. Read more about our approach to backpack drives and other opportunities for engagement across NYC: https://lnkd.in/eUgeTnYh

"'In our shelters, we’re seeing an increased need for school supplies each year, especially with the rise in inflation and the high cost of living in the city,' said Diana Santos, executive vice president at Win, which serves homeless women and children." This year, with your help, Win's Backpack Buddies program was able to source 3,000 age-appropriate, durable and high-quality backpacks for our school-age clients living in shelter. Read more about our approach to backpack drives and other opportunities for engagement across NYC: https://lnkd.in/eUgeTnYh

Many voucher holders in NYC face discriminatory tactics from landlords and brokers. But you have the power to fight back. Get a free digital copy of "Record It. Report It!" to learn how to spot discrimination and take action. Get your copy here: http://weunlock.nyc

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