Patrick Geiger argues D.C.’s PIT count results reveal worrisome trends for homeless singles.
Content categorized as Encampments
A closer look at the District’s Point-in-Time Count
Street cleanup leads to complaints from homeless residents
“I try to follow the rules, but you still want to f*** with me.”
How a Washington Post article and a public outpouring of support changed one homeless couple’s lives forever
Monica and Pete lived in tents on the streets of D.C. for two years, working and seeking assistance. In a matter of days, their GoFundMe that a law student established raised over $41,000 and they moved indoors.
An event to celebrate new art where homeless people used to live was scheduled for the morning of an encampment cleanup
The fences are down and “Rain” is up in the M Street NE underpass. Bi-weekly homeless encampment cleanups continue on L Street, K Street and First Street.
Another D.C. camp cleanup leaves people experiencing homelessness in NoMa displaced
A series of “encampment” locations between the NoMa and Union Station Metro stops have experienced more frequent “re-cleaning” visits by city workers for at least two months.
Our Tent City
Laticia Brock describes her time living in “Tent City” and the experiences she shared with the people she lived with.
Government closes camp across the street from homeless services nonprofit
On March 8, a homeless encampment was cleared away from federal park land in front of Central Union Mission. One man identifies a 25-minute window in which he lost everything.
Homeless people are displaced often. One man’s solution: Keep your stuff on wheels
The District government cleared a camp in Foggy Bottom, one of several in recent years at the the same location. A bystander gave his account of the clean-up.
NoMa cleanups highlight ongoing cat-and-mouse game between D.C. government and homeless people
The D.C. government recently conducted two clean-ups of tent encampments in the NoMa neighborhood, forcing the displacement of several homeless community members.
United Nations report: The U.S. has the wealth to end homelessness and chooses not to
United Nations Special Rapporteur Philip Alston visited several locations throughout the United States to observe and report on extreme poverty and its human rights implications.
D.C. clears out homeless camps ahead of art display
Three tent encampments in NoMa were cleared over the last three weeks. The encampments were in locations that have been designated for public art projects by the NoMa BID.
House passes bill allowing the District to renovate Franklin Square Park
Bill that allows the District to work with the National Park Service to maintain and operate Franklin Square Park passes in the House of Representatives
Witnesses turn out for oversight hearing to discuss homeless encampment policies
Members of the public testified at a Nov. 15 oversight hearing of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.
Street Sense Media vendors take part in hunger and homelessness awareness week
Street Sense vendors attend and showcase their talents at various events throughout DC during hunger and homelessness awareness week.
“Where else can we go?” ask residents of an embattled D.C. homeless encampment
One man was arrested while resisting a group eviction of homeless people illegally camping in tents on public space across from the U.S. State Department. Two cleanups were held over seven days. Tents returned to the area both nights.
Thousands left homeless in wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Houston, Texas Residents living in the homeless encampment under House’s U.S. 59 overpass got some good news recently when they received a temporary restraining order… Read more »
Northeast Metro Bridge Homeless Campers Chased Away
2nd Street Bridge encampment swept by city officials leaving homeless campers with nowhere to go.
D.C. Evicts Tent Community Under NoMa Metro Bridge
D.C. government evicted an encampment under the 2nd Street bridge in northwest Washington on June 20. This cleanup was followed by a second, informal eviction at a new encampment made up of many of the recently displaced tenants.
Vendor Spotlight: Street Sense in the Smithsonian
A vendor describes the screening of “Mekko” and her film “Who Should I be Grateful To?” at the Smithsonian National Museum of American Indian.
Study Investigates Connections Between Race and Homelessness
“What’s conclusive is that African-Americans are overrepresented in the homeless population …” UMD professor calls for more research into relationship between perceived race and homelessness.
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