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NewsBy Eric Falquero April 20, 2018
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.
NewsBy Jake Maher / Olivia Richter April 18, 2018
NoMa cleanups highlight ongoing cat-and-mouse game between D.C. government and homeless people
The D.C. government recently conducted two clean-ups of tent encampments in the NoMa neighborhood, forcing the displacement of several homeless community members.
NewsBy Jake Maher February 7, 2018
DC clears out homeless camps to install $2 million art display
Three tent encampments in NoMa were cleared over the last three weeks. The encampments were in locations that have been designated for public art projects by the NoMa BID.
NewsBy Adam Sennott January 10, 2018
Bridging the wealth gap: Former U.S. Labor secretary calls for ‘progressive populism’ to tip the scales for the working class
Article explores Trump’s effect on the poor and the middle class and vicious cycles of wealth distribution in the U.S.A.
NewsBy Eric Falquero January 10, 2018
The day the GOP tax bills were reconciled by Congress, in photos
Democrats held a rally on Dec. 13th outside of the U.S. Capitol in the freezing cold to denounce Trump’s new tax bill
NewsBy Nick Shedd November 29, 2017
This nonprofit is training shelter residents in the tech skills they need to keep up with the workforce
Residents at the Community for Creative Nonviolence now have access to a recently refurbished computer lab, tech training, and free laptops. The program’s director aims even higher.
ArtBy Reginald Denny July 12, 2017
Out There on my Own, PT 1
As I look back over my life and think things over, I can truly say that I am blessed. I am a living testimony.
NewsBy Ken Martin / Roberta Haber June 28, 2017
Senator Al Franken on Ending Homelessness
Senator Al Franken sat down with Street Sense vendor Ken Martin to discuss homelessness, gentrification and Bill Maher.
NewsBy Mary Walrath November 30, 2016
Taking Shelter:One Man’s Fight Reflects the Plight of Many
The CCNV is the largest homeless shelter in D.C., but it is also full of dark secrets. Residents speak out about what’s broken in the D.C. housing system and what needs to be fixed.
NewsBy Robyn Di Giacinto October 5, 2016
Service Provider Fair Aims to Help Homeless People Circumvent Waiting Lists
The United Way of the National Capitol Area is preparing for its second annual Project Homeless Connect on October 19. The resource fair will connect homeless Washingtonian with free on-site access to medical care, employment services, housing information and more.
NewsBy Anna Riley September 7, 2016
Washingtonians Turn to Land Trusts to Preserve Affordability
Residents fearing displacement are joining Community Land Trusts to maintain control over the price of their homes.
NewsBy Kim Szarmach June 29, 2016
Residents and Affordable Housing Activists Rally to Save Their Homes
Residents of Museum Square Apartments rallied with affordable housing advocates to save their homes from Bush Companies, which owns the apartment building and wants to replace it with luxury apartments.
ArtBy Ivory Wilson June 23, 2016
The Big Fat Rat, Episode 6
Play written by Street Sense vendor and artist, Ivory Wilson.
June 3, 2016
Central Union Mission
Services: Housing/Shelter, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Veteran Services, Employment Assistance, Clothing & Food, Case Management Locations: NW, NE, and SE Washington D.C. (NoMa, Woodbridge, Anacostia)
Community Connections
Services: Health, Housing, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Employment Assistance, Youth Services Locations: SE Washington D.C.
NewsBy CJ Ciaramella June 2, 2016
CCNV Mural Makes Faces of Homelessness Visible
Rose Jaffe portrays residents and staffers of the historic Community for Creative Nonviolence in a new mural outside the shelter.
June 1, 2016
Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Services: Shelter, Case Management, Shower, Laundry, Computer Access Locations: SE and NE Washington D.C.
May 31, 2016
Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
Services: Food, Case Management Locations: NW, NE, and SE Washington D.C.
NewsBy Michael Brice-Saddler March 11, 2016
Union Station homeless community evicted
More than a dozen people who had sought refuge next to Union Station were evicted from their encampment under the…
NewsBy Michael Brice-Saddler March 5, 2016
Indianapolis Leads Nation in Humane Tent City Policy
As resident of a tent community near Union Station anticipate a city cleanup in the nation’s capital, Indianapolis city government passes what advocates say is model encampment cleanup legislation.
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