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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Jimmy Meagher, Senior Policy Director of Safe Horizon

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      Jimmy Meagher, Senior Policy Director of Safe Horizon, testified on various issues affecting nonprofit organizations and vulnerable communities in New York City. He highlighted the need for timely contract payments, funding for initiatives supporting domestic violence survivors and immigrants, and investments in comprehensive legal services for asylum seekers.

      • Urged the city to address late contracting issues and ensure timely invoice payments to nonprofits
      • Called for restoration and expansion of initiative funding, particularly for the Dove initiative supporting domestic violence survivors
      • Emphasized the need for increased funding for immigration legal services and wraparound support for undocumented and LGBTQI+ individuals
      • Requested support for the Street Work Project to assist undocumented and migrant youth
      • Advocated for implementing recommendations from the Family Homelessness Coalition to address homelessness issues