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NewsBy Matt Gannon February 24, 2021
Tax assistance available for low-income people facing challenges collecting credits and stimulus checks
Low-income filers will be able to claim missed stimulus funds in addition to typical credits in their 2021 tax forms. Despite COVID-related difficulties, free tax preparation services and legal assistance are available to help people with less than $57,000 in yearly income.
NewsBy Ben Gutman February 18, 2021
Protesters call for Biden’s domestic policy chief to cancel rent
Tenants from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia marched to the home of White House domestic policy chief Susan Rice on Jan. 23 and called on the Biden administration to include rent cancelation in the latest COVID-19 relief package proposal
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem February 12, 2021
DC task force recommends major investments in affordable housing to prevent crime
The District Task Force on Jails and Justice made 80 recommendations to the Mayor to invest in more affordable housing, to help communities and prevent crime.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder February 10, 2021
Vaccine rollout begins in DC shelters and PEP-V centers
The D.C. Department of Human Services and Unity Health Care began administering vaccines starting this month in low-barrier shelters and Pandemic Emergency Program for Medically Vulnerable Individuals centers.
NewsBy Kate Santaliz February 10, 2021
Despite 100% FEMA reimbursement, DC says they do not plan to expand the PEP-V program
With 555 people waiting to be placed into the PEP-V program, DHS has no plans for expansion, despite 100% FEMA reimbursement
NewsBy Ben Gutman / Monique Wilson February 5, 2021
DC indoor regulations limit hot meal and warm space availability
Food services that used to provide hot meals are finding it increasily difficult and many have stopped that service. Due to COVID-19, restroom availability is limited for homeless individuals.
NewsBy Kate Santaliz February 4, 2021
The 2021 Point-in-Time Count will reveal the impacts that COVID-19 has had on DC’s homeless community
The 2021 PIT count occurred on Jan. 27 in D.C., with reshaped procedures and new COVID-related challenges to face.
NewsBy Nick Shedd February 2, 2021
CDC extends national eviction moratorium through March
The CDC ruled that no evictions can take place until the end of March, noting that sending people into shelters increases the rate of spread of COVID-19.
NewsBy Matt Gannon / Annemarie Cuccia January 29, 2021
December relief bill keeps DC afloat, but the District and its workers look towards a Biden stimulus package
Jobless D.C. residents can look to extended federal unemployment programs even as problems plague local benefits and Biden’s plan stalls in Congress.
NewsBy Kate Santaliz January 28, 2021
Community for Creative Non-Violence files lawsuit against federal government over site of DC Central Kitchen
The Community for Creative Non-Violence, D.C.’s largest homeless shelter, filed a lawsuit against the federal government for breach of contract and disrupting their daily activities.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder January 28, 2021
Vaccine rollout will begin in low-barrier shelters Feb. 1
The D.C. Department of Human Services is set to administer vaccines starting this month, beginning with the largest shelters.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 28, 2021
Workers report new problems claiming unemployment in the District
D.C. workers on pandemic-related unemployment programs are struggling to get approved for benefits and back-pay.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem January 27, 2021
DHS matches hundreds to housing
During the holiday season, DHS ran its fourth annual A Home for the Holidays campaign and states they leased up 335 families and singles to housing.
NewsBy Jake Maher January 27, 2021
DC attorney general sues to uphold ban on filing eviction complaints during pandemic
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine is suing to uphold a D.C. Council bill invalidating all evictions until the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
NewsBy Lilly Tanenbaum January 27, 2021
Report highlights bias-motivated violence towards people experiencing homelessness
A report by an advocacy group studied bias-motivated crimes against people experiencing homelessness and what can be done to reduce these acts of violence.
NewsBy Meredith Roaten January 15, 2021
Mutual aid groups try to fill the gaps after Inauguration week Airbnb cancellations
The D.C. Department of Human Services is matching people experiencing homelessness to donated Airbnbs, or outright paying for hotel rooms, to help them stay safe during the week of Inauguration.
NewsBy Lilly Tanenbaum January 15, 2021
Advocates call for a broad eviction moratorium and clear guidance to get rental assistance out the door fast
The National Low-Income Housing Coalition hosted a call with experts and legislators about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the CDC eviction moratorium.
NewsBy Jake Maher January 14, 2021
Bezos charity makes major donation in and around DC, grows philanthropic presence in region
The Bezos Day One Families Fund made $2.5 million donations to four D.C-area nonprofits in a major step for Amazon-related charity work in the region.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem January 13, 2021
McPherson Square cleared ahead of Trump rally
McPherson Square, a federal park with a large population of people experiencing homelessness, was cleared ahead of the riot and insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
PEP-V hovers around full capacity without enough housing options for vulnerable people
All three PEP-V sites have been at or near capacity for the past 5 weeks, stressing workers and residents who have to wait weeks to get their problems resolved.
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