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NewsBy Taylor Nichols January 31, 2024
DC’s first stabilization center offers free drug and alcohol treatment 24/7
D.C.’s first stabilization center opened this fall, providing walk-in services for people experiencing substance use crises.
NewsBy Margaret Hartigan January 31, 2024
DC introduces new unemployment insurance and identity verification system
Following criticism over how D.C. handled unemployment benefits during the pandemic, the city announced a change to its system.
NewsBy Andrea Ho January 31, 2024
DC’s first-time homebuyer program runs out of funds after just four months
The District’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) ran out of funds on Jan. 11, barely four months into the fiscal year.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 17, 2024
How homelessness in DC compares nationally
D.C. has the highest rate of homelessness in U.S. states and territories, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
DC allocates more money toward rental assistance amid high demand
D.C. will put $20 million more toward rental assistance in 2024 after the program was overwhelmed with applications.
2024 hopes and predictions, continued
Local and national policymakers and advocates share their hopes for homelessness in 2024 with Street Sense.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 3, 2024
2024 hopes and predictions
NewsBy Taylor Nichols January 3, 2024
Remembering the 90 people who died without a home in DC in 2023
The People for Fairness Coalition hosted its 11th annual vigil remembering people who died while homeless in 2023.
NewsBy Joe Jackson December 6, 2023
‘A good guy’: Vendor Joe Jackson dies at 46
Street Sense Media vendor Joe Jackson died August 19 at 46. Street Sense Media remembers him in this obituary.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 6, 2023
Can a housing model borrowed from Europe work in DC?
District officials consider the social housing model as a new solution to the city’s housing affordability crisis.
Pandemic shelters for medically vulnerable will close this month
Pandemic Emergency Program for Medically Vulnerable Residents (PEP-V), a pandemic hotel shelter program, is ending.
NewsBy Taylor Nichols December 6, 2023
People struggle to stay safe while homeless as violent crime rates rise
A Street Sense analysis found that in 2022, people experiencing homelessness were over twice as likely to be the victim of a homicide.
NewsBy Eliza DuBose November 22, 2023
Remembering Carl Turner
Carl Turner, a former Street Sense artist and vendor, died in September. He was 71.
NewsBy Taylor Nichols / April Quevedo November 22, 2023
Covenant House Sleep Out raises funds, awareness for youth homelessness
Covenant House Greater Washington hosted its annual Sleep Out event on Nov. 16 to raise funds and awareness to combat youth homelessness.
NewsBy Angie Whitehurst November 22, 2023
Behind the story: A Q & A with Lisa Blackburn Ullven
Street Sense vendor Angie Whitehurst interviews author Lisa Blackburn Ullven about writing about homelessness.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia November 8, 2023
If you need overnight shelter this winter, here’s where you can find it
For the first time in years, recreation centers in D.C. will not host winter shelters.
NewsBy Eliza DuBose November 8, 2023
Where do people who live outside go during extreme weather events?
The city lacks plans unhoused people for extreme weather events like hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornados and flooding.
NewsBy Taylor Nichols November 8, 2023
Coffee with a purpose: How this business owner is making a difference for LGBTQ+ youth
Skyler Kelley opened Brij Coffee with one goal in mind — to use profits to help folks without stable housing.
NewsBy Eliza DuBose October 25, 2023
More than a mobile shower: The Neighborhood Well offers community to its neighbors
A community organization in Maryland, The Neighborhood Well, offers free showers and community to unhoused neighbors.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia October 25, 2023
Local youth housing providers increase services for Spanish speakers
Three local housing and service providers for young people are expanding their programs for Spanish-speaking youth, thanks to a new grant.
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