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Housing demands unmet in final Council budget vote

The D.C. Council took its final vote on next year’s budget, adding money for excluded workers but leaving housing demands unmet

Workforce shortage hits hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide

Long-term residential care facilities suffered immense staffing shortages throughout the global coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation.

How to get a job in 90 days

The AimHire program, which has helped 1,200 people find jobs, has been expanded into a government pilot.

Budget mark-ups feature small wins for housing advocates

D.C. Council committees proposed small increases to housing programs and social services during the markup process, but did not meet housing advocates’ demands.

What kind of support do youth experiencing homelessness need to find stable employment?

Workforce development programs in D.C. aren’t helping youth experiencing homelessness, causing many youth to turn away from the programs.

DC Circulator workers vote in favor of going on strike

After weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations between local transit union members and their private contractor, 96% of D.C. Circulator workers voted on April 5 in favor of authorizing a strike.

My Harris Teeter

Vennie Hill writes about the Harris Teeter she works at.

Two years, no change: Workers say DOES is “failing DC”

D.C. workers applying for unemployment insurance still report long wait times and late pay, as DOES slowly modernizes their application system.

DC Circulator employees protest for equal pay

A small crowd of employees from WMATA and DC Circulator gathered in downtown D.C. on March 17 to demand equal pay and benefits for the city’s transit workers.

From prosperity to poverty: how my life changed

Jeff Taylor reflects on how he became homeless.

Goals

Redbook Mango shares her poem, titled “Goals.”

Only for a short time

Jaqueline Turner writes about metro prices and how they affect low-income communities.

From the mitten to Maryland part IV

Cortney R. Signor shares the 4th installment of her tumultuous experience in D.C.

Delays are set-ups for better things

Michele Rochon writes about the Entrepreneur’s experience in D.C.

Surrounding my sound with elementals

Levester Green shares his experience with making music and working with others.

For Will

Queenie L. Featherstone dedicated an acrostic poem to welcoming Will Schick, the new Editor-in-Chief of Street Sense.

Getting hired during the holiday season

Marcus Green reflects on the hardships of finding a job during the holidays and encourages everyone to stay kind and positive.

Street Papers

Carlos D. Carolina writes about the joy of writing about, “Life.”

DC programs connect job seekers and employers during national hiring struggles

Employers nationwide in service and low-skilled industries have struggled to find willing workers for many reasons, including remaining fear of COVID-19. Job seekers have struggled to keep up with skill requirements and balance family care needs. Local D.C. programs are working hard to bridge the gap between the two by placing applicants into reliable jobs.

Families in rapid rehousing will be given a minimum 6 months’ notice before they will be asked to leave

When the public health emergency came to an end last month, families who stayed in rapid rehousing beyond the limit began to ask the question, “What happens next?” Now, the DHS has announced that all families in its rapid rehousing program will be given a minimum of six months’ notice before being told to move.