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Homelessness in DC region drops for 3rd consecutive year
Overall in 2019, the region’s homelessness decreased by 7%, or nearly 690 people, when compared to 2018. It follows a 6% reduction recorded in 2018.
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In Annapolis, a homeless graphic artist makes his art show premiere
If Lee Madison wants to show you his art, he has to take out his phone. This weekend will be the first time he doesn’t have to.
2 months ago -
‘It ain’t safe’: Many DC homeless avoid shelters amid cold
D.C. counted its homeless population last winter at about 7,000 people, and so far, only about 1,700 of them have checked into area shelters this winter.
4 months ago -
3 local nonprofits receive total of $10 million from Jeff Bezos’ fund
On Nov. 20, Bezos’ Day 1 Families Fund announced it is donating a total of $10 million in grant money to three local nonprofits, including District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), Community of Hope and Northern Virginia Family Service.
6 months ago -
How DC plans to keep its vulnerable residents safe this winter
City leaders have been busy making plans to help vulnerable residents, including the homeless, the elderly, and the disabled.
6 months ago -
New affordable housing caters to families, as DC’s largest shelter gets ready to close
Four mouths before D.C. plans to close the doors of its largest shelter, D.C. General, a new shelter and job training center is opening on Benning Road in Northeast.
1 year ago -
DC-area homeless population falls, but region faces ‘stark reality’ on housing
The number of people living on the streets, under bridges, in parks and in shelters in the D.C. region ebbed last year. But the number of homeless veterans saw a slight uptick.
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Homeless families begin to move out of DC General into rent-free apartments
Landlords are partnering with the District, which is offering to pay the first year of rent for homeless families trying to find permanent housing.
1 year ago -
Local nonprofit gives back during holidays with meals, propane tanks
If you are feeling grateful this Thanksgiving holiday and would like a chance to give back, here’s one way you can help feed the hungry or bring warmth to people experiencing homelessness.
1 year ago -
Hypothermia Alert: Help people get shelter from the cold
D.C.’s Department of Human Services will activate its Hypothermia Alert Sunday night at 7 p.m. DHS urges people to call the shelter hotline if they see someone in need of shelter.
1 year ago -
Report: DC area sees significant drop in homeless
A new study shows there are now 11,128 homeless people living in the area, a decrease of 1,087 when compared to last year.
2 years ago -
Girl Scout troop is ‘first single troop’ for homeless girls in New York
“With Troop 6000, these girls now have a place to realize these dreams, find stability, make lifelong friends, and discover the strength they have inside to be whoever they want to be,” a city leader said.
2 years ago -
Housing center for homeless LGBT youths makes debut
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon for the SMYAL transitional housing center in Northeast that will serve homeless youths who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender.
2 years ago -
Homelessness in DC much higher than other cities, says survey
The District of Columbia has the highest homeless rate of 32 large cities, more than twice the national average, a recent study finds.
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Loudoun nonprofit offers hope to homeless teens
A Loudoun County nonprofit provides support and love to teens and young adults who don’t have a permanent address to call home, a growing group both locally and nationally.
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