Who’s homeless in D.C.? Breaking down the most recent numbers
Following the release of the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, Street Sense is breaking down the demographics experiencing homelessness in D.C.
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“Someone who has been exactly where they are:” Formerly homeless graduates from the Peer Case Management Institute hope to give back
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Wayne Hall argues that taxing tech companies could help finance universal basic income and reduce poverty.
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