Content categorized as Jobs

What’s next for the city’s plan to end homelessness?

The next phase of the mayor’s plan to make homelessness “rare, brief, and non-recurring” is in the early stages of planning and will be released next year.

Finding gainful employment remains a large hurdle for homeless DC residents. A new Georgetown cafe aims to help overcome it.

Spero Ministries, a new initiative through Veritas City Church, will provide D.C. residents with job training and temporary employment.

This bill would increase pay for more than 4,000 professionals who assist people with disabilities

The Direct Support Professional Payment Rate Act of 2019 is under review by D.C. Council. The legislation would increase wages for direct support professionals, a workforce that has seen high turnover due to pay in recent years.

Marijuana is legal, but returning citizens from the criminal justice system are still facing consequences for using it

The fissure between DC marijuana law and workplace drug testing policies adds a new barrier for returning citizens from the criminal justice system.

I love my customers

Artist/Vendor Ronald Smoot shares his thanks for his customers.

DC residents discuss the information gap caused by inconsistent and discriminatory marijuana policy

The District’s inconsistent marijuana laws target low-income residents and can have unanticipated consequences for employment.

Many testified to support a bill to increase pay for workers who assist people with disabilities

About 50 people testified at a public hearing last week in support of a bill that would increase wages for direct support professionals.

Treasure Trove

As DC’s Treasure Trove jewelry store prepares to close, Anthony Carney reflects on the effect the store has had on him.

Looking for Work

Gwynette Smith tells shares her story of a 20-year long difficult job search.

Each of us has a responsibility to help each other

Artist and vendor James Gartrell recounts experiences with hiring discrimination and urges for equality.

Opportunity is precious

Vendor Ibn Hipps reflects on the opportunities Street Sense has given him.

I was working and homeless in DC

Monica Diaz was able to find housing thanks to a Washington Post but wishes everyone would be able to find a home regardless of an article written about them.

My new job

Artist and vendor Darlesha Joyner celebrates finding work.

How do we keep workers afloat as more jobs are lost to robots?

A freelance writer reflects on how technology can play a concerning role in the future of jobs.

Redemption

Artist and vendor Ronald Smoot shares his view on life after being released from jail

Navigating homeless services is complicated. A new downtown center makes many of them available in one place

A long-awaited downtown service center for D.C.’s homeless residents officially opened on Feb. 25 at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 1313 New York Ave. NW. The grand opening comes after the mayor’s initial plan to open the center on Nov. 1.

Walking in My Shoes

Street Sense vendor Reggie Jones shares a poem showing his appreciation for his job with Street Sense.

I’m building opportunities for others

Street Sense vendor Marcellus Phillips reflects on how Street Sense has helped him create a comfortable living situation.

Praying for an end to the government shutdown

A Street Sense Media vendor shares how her customers have been affected by the shutdown. It’s cutting into her sales.

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.