Jake Maher
Staff
Deputy Editor
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202-347-2006 x 202
Jake returned to Street Sense Media as the deputy editor in May 2020 after having worked as an editorial intern in the spring of 2018. He helps produce and edit Street Sense’s content online and in print and contributes to the overarching goal of eliminating homelessness in D.C.
Jake is a native of New Jersey and a graduate of Georgetown University.
Articles by Jake
Bezos charity makes major donation in and around DC, grows philanthropic presence in region
Lawsuit alleges anti-trans discrimination in a private DC shelter
King of the Road: Saul Aroha Nui Tea’s path to healing through puppeteering
Of DC's 24 at-large candidates, who has a specific plan to address homelessness?
Who’s helping low-income DC residents claim their stimulus payment before the November deadline?
VA to fund 129 beds for homeless vets
Stimulus payment requirements due November 21
DCHA families to receive furniture donations
Response to protests upends daily life for homeless people downtown
Study finds US homelessness could increase by 45% this year
MPD arrests suspect in arson and murder of homeless man
Advocates warn most homeless people in DC will be left out of the 2020 primary election
After a $5 million pledge from Exelon, the 11th Street Bridge Park needs less than $28 million to reach its goals
Thanks to this little-known federal program, seven housing voucher recipients in D.C. just become homeowners
Tensions at this Cleveland Park apartment complex reveal a lack of coordination among District agencies that support low-income residents
Days before Christmas, activists pressure DC councilmembers to protect their most vulnerable constituents
LIVE: Homeless Persons' Memorial Day 2018
By writing grants to include move-in costs, Pathways to Housing D.C. is moving people off the street in record time
As living with HIV becomes more common, affordable housing remains out of reach for many seniors
The latest homeless census data was released ahead of D.C. Council’s first vote on the FY2019 budget
Health clinic expands to keep pace with poverty
NoMa cleanups highlight ongoing cat-and-mouse game between D.C. government and homeless people
Bowser’s budget proposal includes record funding for homeless services but neglects lowest-income residents
New affordable housing units aim to keep low-income residents from being priced out of Columbia Heights
Mayor and councilmembers present conflicting visions of D.C. affordability at housing rally
D.C. Council reviews amendment to DC General replacement plan
An abandoned apartment complex in Southeast is being converted to affordable housing
D.C. Council reviews efforts to serve aging residents
Former Sanford Capital tenants concerned about displacement protest at land developer's home
DC clears out homeless camps to install $2 million art display
Mayors and CEOs call for federal investment in housing
D.C. ACLU sues U.S. Marshals for degrading eviction