“Today is a triumph in the fight against homelessness, having access to a savings account provides an opportunity for a family to begin a new life in a home they can call their own,” said City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn. “I want to thank Mayor Bloomberg, Governor Paterson, State Senator Daniel Squadron and Assemblyman Keith Wright, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs, Deputy Secretary Kristin Proud, Commissioner Seth Diamond and all of the advocates for their work on this. This is another example of great collaborative work from all levels of government.”

General Welfare Committee Chair Annabel Palma said, “Many families continue to struggle through these tough economic times. Having been homeless myself, I know that every penny counts. And this savings account might be the one saving grace that will help the homeless get back on their feet.”
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