Northeast | Street Sense Media - Part 10

Multiple beds are lined up along the wall of a large room.

Crummell Trailers Close

In the past few months, the District has close down two groups of trailers that had been used as shelters. The most recent was the Crummell Trailers in Northeast, which had been in use for over a decade and housed nearly 144 men.

Vendor Profile: Charles Nelson

Charles Nelson was born and raised here in Washington, in Northeast. Growing up, Charles describes himself as a “superb young human being. I was going… Read more »

A photo of row houses in the Capital Hill neighborhood.

In Memoriam: Remembering Kenny

Community member writes a memorial for his homeless neighbor.

A candle against a black background

Obituary: Andre Blair

An obituary of Andre Blair, a homeless man who died from hypothermia.

A woman poses next to some bunk beds.

Shelter Opens to Applause, Apprehension

Some of the first residents of the new shelter on New York Avenue, NE believe they have found more than a place to protect them… Read more »

Team Andrews volunteers prepare meals for guests at So Others May Eat in Washington D.C. on May 21, 2013. Service members can find out how to give back to the local community with S.O.M.E. by contacting Chapel One at 301-981-2111

Provider Profile: So Others May Eat (SOME)

An article describing how SOME, a homeless help organization, assists homeless people around the city.

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2003 Activists

A photograph of rallies taking place on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day in 2003