This week, we are joined by Gary P. Jenkins—Chief Administrative Officer of Urban Pathways and former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services. He shares the initiatives that Urban Pathways has been working to address the homelessness crisis in NYC. Moreover, he discusses the importance of providing unhoused people with the necessary tools and resources they need to help them get back on their feet.

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Christine C. Quinn is the president & CEO of Women in Need (WiN), New York’s largest provider of shelter and supportive housing for homeless families—and the former speaker of the New York City Council. She’s spent her extensive career fighting for women, families, and vulnerable communities.

In this fruitful and insightful episode, Christine breaks down what the face of homelessness actually looks like and how we can challenge the stereotypes surrounding it.

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