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NewsBy Lilly Tanenbaum January 15, 2021
Advocates call for a broad eviction moratorium and clear guidance to get rental assistance out the door fast
The National Low-Income Housing Coalition hosted a call with experts and legislators about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and the CDC eviction moratorium.
NewsBy Jake Maher January 14, 2021
Bezos charity makes major donation in and around DC, grows philanthropic presence in region
The Bezos Day One Families Fund made $2.5 million donations to four D.C-area nonprofits in a major step for Amazon-related charity work in the region.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem January 13, 2021
McPherson Square cleared ahead of Trump rally
McPherson Square, a federal park with a large population of people experiencing homelessness, was cleared ahead of the riot and insurrection in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
PEP-V hovers around full capacity without enough housing options for vulnerable people
All three PEP-V sites have been at or near capacity for the past 5 weeks, stressing workers and residents who have to wait weeks to get their problems resolved.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem January 8, 2021
Martha’s Table distributes food to people experiencing homelessness every day — Christmas was no exception
Martha’s Table has given out food to people experiencing homelessness every day. A Street Sense reporter rode along on Christmas and reported their distribution.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem January 5, 2021
Homeless people in quarantine face poor conditions, rudeness, and transphobia
Shelter residents are sent to DHS’s isolation sites when exposed to COVID-19. But some report mistreatment and transphobia by staff and security guards.
NewsBy Aoife Maher-Ryan December 30, 2020
D.C. Superior Court rules eviction protections unconstitutional
The D.C. Superior Court ruled legislation that gives protections to tenants facing eviction is unconstitutional, violating property owners rights.
NewsBy Meredith Roaten December 22, 2020
Coronavirus exposes “people that we missed” amid homelessness crisis
Local D.C. advocacy group People for Fairness Coalition called for a greater investment in ending homelessness during 2020’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.
NewsBy Meredith Roaten December 21, 2020
Annual vigil goes virtual to remember people who died without a home in DC this year
The People for Fairness Coalition kicked off its eighth overnight vigil and advocacy initiatives surrounding National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. At least 73 people died homeless in the District in 2020, the organizers say.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 20, 2020
Advocates say new “Bridge Fund” shows DC can find money for businesses but not for poor people
After Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $100 million grant fund for businesses struggling due to COVID-19, community organizations asked for the funding to be used to encourage those businesses to help their community.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem December 16, 2020
Uptick in COVID-19 also reaches DC shelters
Thirteen people living in D.C. shelters have tested positive for COVID-19 cases since Nov. 18 according to data from the Department of Human Services, ending a 20-day streak of no new cases among shelter residents.
NewsBy Andrew Giambrone December 16, 2020
DC is cutting funding for homeless services as COVID cases surge
Local nonprofits say the cuts will make it harder for them to serve homeless youth amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NewsBy Aoife Maher-Ryan / Annemarie Cuccia December 16, 2020
Anti-discrimination law to protect people experiencing homelessness dies in Council, again
The Michael A. Stoops Anti-Discrimination Amendment Act, which would make homelessness a protected class, stalled out for the second time in the D.C. Council.
NewsBy George Guruli December 16, 2020
DC’s COVID-19 vaccination plan prioritizes the homeless community
COVID-19 vaccine distribution has begun and Washington, D.C. has prioritized people experiencing homelessness in the next phase of its plan.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem December 15, 2020
Eviction moratorium to extend as COVID-19 and unemployment worsens homelessness
D.C. Council gives the Mayor authority to extend the state of emergency, thus extend the eviction moratorium. But COVID-19 and unemployment remain issues.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 14, 2020
The Black & Indigenous Transgender Safehaus shows the need for inclusive housing programs
Casa BITS provides short-term housing and community for Black, Indigenous, People of Color trangender and intersex D.C. residents.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 9, 2020
DC to provide one-time check to residents on COVID-19 unemployment programs
DC will provide a one-time payment of $1,200 to nearly 20,000 residents whose unemployment benefits are set to expire after Christmas.
500 DC families received $1,100 a week. Here’s how it helped them
THRIVE, a partnership between four local nonprofits, launched a basic income program in Ward 8. Participants report that the extra money has made an unimaginable difference in their financial situation.
NewsBy Athiyah Azeem December 8, 2020
DMHHS conducts encampment cleanups during COVID-19 surge, advocates help residents move their belongings
DC government conducted a cleanup at the encampments along L and M St. NE on Dec. 8. Advocates helped residents move their belongings and collect trash.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 4, 2020
DC uses remaining CARES Act funds to help some landlords cancel back rent
Qualifying landlords will receive direct rent relief if they are willing to forgive a portion of tenants’ delinquent rent. Applications are due by Dec. 11.
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