On Jan. 26, the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center hosted its 25th Winterhaven Stand Down, a resource event for homeless and at-risk veterans. The day included on-the-spot hiring, legal aid, warm meals and more.
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25th annual resource fair strives to compensate for the high rate of denials for veterans’ benefits
How street outreach meets homeless individuals where they are
Homeless individuals who have experienced trauma are often less likely to seek out services. Here’s how street outreach workers are building relationships through trauma-informed care.
A rare warm evening leads volunteers to count many homeless people without shelter
Reports have shown the amount of people experiencing homeless in the District has been decreasing since 2016.
Affordable Housing Advocates prepare for more competitive housing market
The report says there has been an increasingly expensive and competitive housing market in northern Virginia.
With D.C. General closed, this organization is bringing playtime to children in overflow family shelters
The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project gives children a chance to enjoy themselves while in a difficult situation.
At Compersia, sharing is more than caring — it’s life
In Compersia, a small DC cooperative, members share a home, a bank account, and a way of life.
Interim agency head aims to focus on affordable housing
Acting director of the District’s Office of Planning, Andrew Trueblood, emphasized his focus on affordable housing as the city develops its new comprehensive plan at a meeting with community activists.
Co-op Tightshift gives ex-prisoners a new way to work
Tightshift co-op, one of the only co-owned businesses of its kind, helps workers get a second chance and provides an opportunity to heal from prison.
D.C. officials, businesses, and service providers rally around residents affected by the government shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues, city officials and service providers are working to protect residents relying on federally funded assistance and federal workers going without pay.
Unhoused people are more frequently victims of hate crimes, report says
The National Coalition for the Homeless released its latest report on hate crimes against homeless people in December of 2018.
Days before Christmas, activists pressure DC councilmembers to protect their most vulnerable constituents
Approximately 15 representatives from the People For Fairness Coalition canvassed the Wilson Building on Dec. 21, seeking more funding and stronger legal protections to address… Read more »
Homeless Persons Memorial Day 2018
Every year, interfaith memorial services are held for people who have died while homeless in the nation’s capital and elsewhere. For the past five years,… Read more »
Protestors demand $35.5 million for housing after 54 people die without a home
Thursday afternoon’s rainfall was the first time the Homeless Memorial faced inclement weather since it first started six years ago. Members of the homeless community,… Read more »
More than 100 people gather to honor those who died on the streets of DC
As evening fell, more than 105 local activists and community members crowded together in the Luther Place Church on Dec. 20 to memorialize the lives… Read more »
This local librarian is serving his community by serving up food and literature
Christopher Stewart has been reaching out to his community by standing on a street corner with free breakfast food and novels.
The first three D.C. General replacement shelters open
There is a possible revolution in the way homelessness is addressed in the nation’s capital.
D.C. Superior Court ruling fights back against housing discrimination
Two housing groups in Washington, D.C., were penalized for refusing to accept government subsidies as payment for security deposits and monthly rent, said the Equal Rights Center, the plaintiff in this case.
A woman died from exposure near Union Station during the first hypothermia alert of the year
Every year about 40 to 50 people die in D.C. due to exposure to cold weather.
Bathroom bill moving forward to full D.C. Council vote
After going through several iterations since early 2017, the Public Restroom Facilities Installation and Promotion Act was advanced through the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
This website could help homeless youth in D.C. know their rights and resources
Youth experiencing homelessness often do not know about the resources available to them. Law firm Baker McKenzie, in partnership with Disney and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, is compiling all resources and rights available to homeless youth in one webpage using easy-to-understand language.
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