The District orchestrated another homeless encampment shut down on Thursday morning, April 14. A handful of men had taken shelter beneath an onramp in Foggy… Read more »
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D.C. Closes Another Foggy Bottom Homeless Camp
Sunday Soul Comes to New York Avenue
On Sunday, April 3, 2016, former Street Sense vendor William Mack had the honor and pleasure of interviewing R&B singer Raheem DeVaughn outside of the New… Read more »
Ken Martin Crowdfunds to Launch Business
Ken Martin’s love of hats goes all the way back to his childhood. “I was the youngest in a household of men that wore hats…. Read more »
Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture Continues Public Housing Debate
This year’s annual Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture raised many points about gentrification and its effect on the availability of affordable housing.
Legislators, Advocates Seek Self-Empowerment for People with Disabilities
McLaughlin and other advocates hope to inform local lawmakers about the potential of the ABLE Act.
Exclusive Interview: The Overhaul of Human Services in Washington
In an exclusive interview, DHS Chief of Staff Jay Melder gives in-depth information about how certain budget resources will be allocated
New Report Highlights Solutions to Rental Crisis
Eleven million families are struggling to pay their rent nationwide, according to a new report published by the Make Room campaign. The coalition of policymakers,… Read more »
$13 Billion Emergency Relief Bill Introduced to End Homelessness
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) unveils $13 billion relief bill to end homelessness.
High Costs and Developer Gains Delay Approval of DC General Replacement Plan
D.C. Council reviews Mayor Muriel Bowser’s replacement plan for DC General family shelter for the first time.
Housing Authority Passes “Right to Return” Resolution
On March 9, 2016, the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution advocates are calling the “Right to Return.” The resolution… Read more »
Bill Aims to Jumpstart Employment
D.C. recently ended the public revision period concerning DC Works, a part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is a federal law… Read more »
Construction of Children’s Center Promises Bright Beginnings for Ward 8
On a warm, overcast morning last week, Councilmember LaRuby May and a long line of community members stood across the street from a vacant lot… Read more »
Ward 8 Investments Met with Wary Optimism
The revival of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Southeast has become emblematic of D.C.’s physical and economic transformation.
Union Station homeless community evicted
More than a dozen people who had sought refuge next to Union Station were evicted from their encampment under the H Street overpass on Thursday… Read more »
Families Encouraged to Contact D.C. Government Before Welfare Benefits Expire
On October 1, 2016, an estimated 6,500 families in the District of Columbia will lose their monthly Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. These… Read more »
D.C. General Debate Heats Up in Ward 3
Heated emotions about the city’s plan for homeless shelters in all eight wards were on full display Saturday, March 5, at a public meeting to… Read more »
Sidewalk Ministry Seized as Evidence
Early on the afternoon of Thursday, March 3, “Preacherman” Lance could see trouble coming. The day was brisk, as the sun tried to peek out… Read more »
Indianapolis Leads Nation in Humane Tent City Policy
As resident of a tent community near Union Station anticipate a city cleanup in the nation’s capital, Indianapolis city government passes what advocates say is model encampment cleanup legislation.
Panel Analyzes District’s Criminalization of Homelessness
In an effort to curb the criminalization of homelessness in D.C., Street Sense hosted a panel discussion on Thursday, February 11 at the Church of… Read more »
Outside/In: A Cultural Tour of D.C. Statehood
A February 6 walking tour in the vicinity of the National Mall aimed to spread the word about the D.C. statehood movement to tourists visiting…
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