WIN is one of the largest providers of both shelter and supportive housing to homeless families throughout New York City each night. Thousands of women and their children sleep in WIN's transitional shelters and supportive housing units each night. We provide a safe, clean, independent place for a family to be together while they work to repair their lives. Adding further stress to these families, many come to WIN without anything--including clothing, baby supplies, furniture or domestic essentials. Upon entering a WIN shelter, families receive critical supplies for themselves and items to help them create a suitable environment until they find permanent housing.
Dahlia's Story
Dahlia grew up with a loving mother who encouraged her to pursue her dreams. Focused and determined, Dahlia graduated from college and secured a well-paying job. She later got married and was overjoyed to soon have her first child. She continued to work at a job she loved until her second child came along and her husband insisted she stay home to care for their growing family.
Years later they moved to a spacious apartment where Dahlia’s husband had a successful career and the children excelled in school. But Dahlia’s husband lost his job during the recession and soon became verbally and physically abusive. The family was evicted from their home and her husband left them, turning Dahlia’s life into a nightmare. With no family to turn to and four children to support she ended up in the shelter system.
Taking advantage of all that WIN offers, Dahlia began attending job fairs and career-building classes so she could re-enter the job market. Dahlia knows the job market is tough, but WIN’s staff have given her the confidence to face this challenge. Women In Need has provided Dalhia and her children with shelter, opportunity, but most importantly, hope.
Your support allows WIN to provide the tools for homeless families to transition from shelter to independent living.