Man experiencing homelessness writes about the importance of public restrooms in Washington DC
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Bathrooms for All
My most reliable assistance
Local man experiencing homelessness shares the benefits and limits of Social Security.
A recent study found unsheltered homeless people face higher mortality rates than sheltered individuals
This 10-year study in Boston, Massachusetts, analyzed the discrepancies between the mortality rates of the unsheltered homeless population versus the sheltered homeless population.
Counter-protests reject white supremacist rally but disrupt homeless community
On Sunday, one year after the events of Charlottesville, a second white supremacy rally, in the nation’s capital, was met with overwhelming opposition. “Unite the Right 2” was over before it began and organizers backed away before their small demonstration was scheduled to commence.
Excessive heat is especially dangerous for people experiencing homelessness
The Northeast is experiencing a heat wave. What resources are available to help D.C.’s homeless community cope?
My Life So Far
A short story of the struggles that artist/vendor Patty Feris has experienced over the course of her life.
Product of Progression: ‘Why can’t the homeless help themselves?’
Volunteer Tyrone Chisolm describes the methods he uses to improve his life as a homeless person.
The latest homeless census data was released ahead of D.C. Council’s first vote on the FY2019 budget
Housing and homeless services factored heavily into changes considered during a first vote on the city’s budget for fiscal year 2019, held May 15.
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.
One percent of the D.C. budget is more than enough to end chronic homelessness, marchers say
On March 8, the Way Home Campaign held a rally and march calling for FY2019 budget appropriations to end chronic homelessness.
Drop-in center quietly re-opens in Georgetown
Georgetown Ministry Center re-opened its day center under Grace Episcopal Church on Monday, March 19.
Cold Society
A poem about cold weather and the danger it poses
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.
Perception or reality: Our seniors
Robert Williams calls for increased care towards homeless senior citizens, sharing an experience he had with a homeless friend recently.
D.C. Council examines city’s bathroom shortage
The D.C. Council Committee on Transportation and the Environment held a public hearing Jan. 10 to discuss Bill 22-0223, the Public Restroom Facilities Installation and Promotion Act of 2017. The bill seeks to increase access to restrooms in downtown neighborhoods where they are scarce. Community representatives testified to the benefit such an initiative would have for tourists, residents, and the homeless alike.
Volunteers canvass D.C. for annual count of the homeless population
The annual PIT Count took place Jan. 25. The count is a census of the District’s homeless population that includes people outdoors, people in shelters and people in transitional housing programs. The PIT Count does not provide an accurate census of DC’s homeless youth, so a separate count called the Homeless Youth Census is conducted by Solid Foundations DC, an initiative of Mayor Bowser.
On the other side of the glass: One man’s journey from the street to a home
Having escaped years of chronic homelessness, David doesn’t have to look far to remember how far he’s come.
Is D.C. really curbing homelessness?
The number of homeless people in Washington, D.C., dropped about 10 percent, from 8,350 in January 2016 to 7,473 last year. But I wouldn’t… Read more »
D.C. needs public toilets
A Street Sense Media vendor shares her views on the availability of public restrooms.
District agencies re-examine efforts to employ homeless people
An inside look at the issues facing the homeless and exploring employment
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