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Painting a path of hope for homeless youth through art education

In the areas of D.C. that experience 40-50 percent of homelessness and poverty, one local organization is making sure art is accessible to underprivileged youth.

Tags: Project Create, Rachel Nania, D.C., arts, art education, Christie Walser, poverty, youth, at-risk

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Despite strides, Northern Virginia still grappling with homelessness

Despite improvements, thousands remain on the streets in Northern Virginia. WTOP takes an in-depth look into how some counties are addressing the issue.

Tags: homeless, andrew mollenbeck, alicia lozano, Arlington, Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington County

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Upward D.C. homeless trend continues

A record number of children is staying at a District-run emergency shelter as local officials debate how to tackles the city's growing homeless population.

Tags: Jim Graham, Marion Barry, D.C. General Shelter for Families, Central Union Mission

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Governor: Homeless rate in Va. down 8 percent

The rate of homelessness in Virginia has declined by eight percent since 2010.

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Will Frederick ban on park sleeping punish homelessness?

There is no rest for two sides of a sleeping ban in Frederick parks.

Tags: occupy Frederick, Community Action Agency,

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Homelessness up in D.C., unchanged overall

A new report on homelessness in the D.C. metro area shows, overall, the number of people on the streets is unchanged. However, when broken down, the numbers tell another story.

Tags: ari ashe,

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Va. Beach receives grants to fight homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $1.2 million to help fight homelessness in Virginia Beach.

Tags: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Virginia Beach, Va., Samaritan House, Community Alternatives Management Group, Virginia Beach Community Development Corp.

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