Jeffery McNeil’s story of what led him to being homeless, and how he dealt with it.
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This Christmas, a man celebrates the 10th anniversary of reuniting with his family
The Crane of Damocles
A man experiencing homelessness writes a poem on a crane that has been looming over Georgetown after the stop of construction.
Activists petition community to support a D.C. Council vote on public bathrooms in 2018
For the last four years, a small group of community activists has pushed for access to public restrooms in downtown Washington, D.C. They managed to influence the introduction of legislation to pursue this goal, but are worried it will not receive a vote.
Candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of the Native American women who have been murdered or are currently missing.
Long sought-after downtown day center to open for homeless community
$1.7 million grant from Bowser to pilot a center homeless advocates have been requesting for a decade
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.
Many people struggle to understand extreme poverty in America
Artist/Vendor James Davis recounts his experiences with foreign students in a homeless challenge program.
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.
D.C. cleans homeless camp without evicting tents
On Feb. 8 a representative from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services and a crew of public works employees cleaned up an E street encampment but did not remove the tents.
LAST WORDS: OFF TO AN EXCITING START
Christina, an Editorial Intern, shares her experiences at Street Sense.
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
Never give up hope
Craig Thompson discusses homelessness, D.C, and religion.
“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.
Homeless youth are finding community at a downtown drop-in center
Every Monday, homeless youth flock to a drop-in center formed by First Congregational United Church of Christ, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, and the Downtown D.C. Business Improvement District. Staff supplies youth with food, activities, HIV testing, and other services, as well as connects them to other resources.
Coalition of employers seeks to hire hundreds of D.C. youth
On September 20th, approximately 6,800 out-of-school and unemployed D.C. youth attended the Opportunity Fair & Forum. Special resources were provided for homeless and at-risk youth.
People in the Park: Love, Roots, Routine and The Hot Dog Stand Man
The story of Franklin park and a man who sells hot dogs there.
A Morning at Charlie’s Place Means Much More Than a Meal
A breakfast program on Connecticut Avenue has been feeding 60-70 people every Tuesday-Saturday morning for nearly 30 years. While people are there for a meal, they are also offered clothing, health care, haircuts and art therapy. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is what makes this program noteworthy.
This Is How You Raise Up a Community
Street Sense Vendor Angie Whitehurst comments on the Shaw Community Center’s impact in the neighborhood.
Shaw Service Provider Supports New Life and New Endeavors for Homeless Women
New Endeavors by Women provides transitional and permanent supportive housing for homeless women and families through its seven housing-based programs. For 29 years, NEW staff and services have helped over 3,000 women and 500 children work towards achieving or improving employment, education and housing.
The MLK Mural Will Return. Will The Homeless?
On June 8, 2017 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and, former mayor Anthony Williams spoke about the 3-year renovation of D.C.’s downtown library branch while the historic 56 ft x 7 ft mural of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference was removed.
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