On Tuesday, August 9th, Juan Diaz, Policy and Advocacy Associate at CCC, provided written testimony to the City Council Committee on General Welfare regarding CCC’s response to the long-term issues in New York City homeless shelters and the recent increase in migrant families.

Juan testified for the need for improving existing prevention programs, expanding access to affordable housing, and increasing funding for aftercare programs to address the surge in family homelessness and housing insecurity.