Women Creating Change

One week to go!

Join Women Creating Change on June 10th at 12:30 PM EST for a virtual conversation with Commissioner Denise Miranda of the on advancing women’s and gender-expansive New Yorkers' priorities across NYC.

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Hear directly from state leadership on New York's policy agenda
• Gain real insight into how policy decisions are being shaped, and where change is possible
• Ask your questions in real time

Space is limited, register today: https://bit.ly/WCCWebinar_StateOfNYC_Article

The NYC 2026 budget is $115.9 billion, and every dollar reflects a choice about who gets supported and who gets left behind.

WCC’s ‘The New York City Budget: An Introduction’ Get-Involved guide breaks down how billions are allocated across housing, healthcare, education, and public safety, and how New Yorkers can show up and make their priorities heard. When you understand the budget, you’re better equipped to speak up, get involved, and push for investments your community needs.

Read the full guide: https://wccny.org/en/s-articles/the-new-york-city-budget-an-introduction

Women in NYC outvote men in every election cycle (WCC, The Power of Participation, 2025). That power matters. With a 23% pay gap for women of color, 86% of single mothers unable to meet basic expenses, and 50% of NYC households falling below the basic needs threshold (WCC, State of NYC Women Report, 2025), the people on your ballot will decide what happens next on childcare, wages, housing, and healthcare.

City and state primaries determine who represents your community, and the June 2026 primary is your chance to shape what comes next.

Mark your calendars! Voter Registration Deadline is June 13th and the Primary Election Day is June 23rd.

Check your registration and make a plan: https://bit.ly/NYCVOTES2026