Heather Bernard’s D.C. encampment faced 16 closures, highlighting gaps in housing support and agency coordination.

D.C.’s rising encampment closures spark frustration, displacement, and conflict among unhoused residents and city officials.

D.C. will open the E Street non-congregate shelter this summer, offering 190 beds for medically vulnerable and unhoused residents.

A new Trump executive order targets D.C.’s homelessness and public safety, sparking fears of increased displacement and federal overreach.

D.C. officials report a slowdown in housing placements amid voucher backlog and staffing shortages across homelessness services.

D.C.’s Rapid Rehousing halts new entries amid budget crisis, leaving hundreds without housing support until at least October.

Unity Health Care workers rally after year-long contract talks, seeking better conditions for staff and patients in D.C.

Art therapy programs in D.C. provide healing for those facing homelessness and trauma. Free creative expression is improving mental health.

Advocates urge D.C. to revamp its approach to youth homelessness. A new plan could address housing, employment, and mental health needs.

A HUD report finds DCHA “woefully out of compliance” with disability housing laws, leaving tenants in unsafe, inaccessible conditions.

Mayor Bowser’s housing plan aims to aid landlords but raises concerns about tenant rights, evictions, and affordable housing access.

Trump’s executive order targets the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, raising concerns about federal efforts to address homelessness.

As D.C. speeds up the pace of encampment closures, some people experiencing homelessness in Foggy Bottom were forced to move twice in three days, the second time with little notice.

D.C. expands homeless encampment closures beyond health and safety concerns, putting more residents at risk of displacement.

Following a social media post by President Donald Trump, D.C. closed a large encampment next to the E Street Expressway with only a day’s notice.

With rent in D.C. hitting record high rates, some tenants are holding property managers accountable for hidden fees and convoluted lease agreements.

With affordable senior living becoming a rarity in D.C, Friendship Terrace in Tenleytown is finding ways to help low-income seniors live in retirement communities.

The Office of Migrant Services began scaling back its services in March 2024, and closed all three hotel shelters by the end of 2024.

Dupont Circle mourns “dancing man” Dominique Ratiff, a beloved dancer and community member, whose spirit and generosity left a lasting impact.

After years of homelessness, Nikkie Smith secured a housing voucher. She helps others find stability and hope through advocacy and outreach.