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NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 11, 2023
New year, new agency? DCHA reform efforts continue into 2023
As the D.C. Housing Authority’s new board takes over, advocates continue calls for substantial reform and resident representation.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia January 4, 2023
At least 77 people died without a home last year in DC. How can those deaths be prevented?
At a memorial for the 77 people who died without shelter this year, advocates discussed how to prevent people from dying on the streets.
NewsBy Neal Franklin January 4, 2023
A new model for social housing in DC
D.C. councilmembers are set to reintroduce a bill that would make the District a leader in social housing.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 23, 2022
NPS clears Scott Circle encampment in freezing weather
The National Park Service recently cleared an encampment at Scott Circle during a hypothermia alert. The agency plans to remove all encampments on federal land in D.C. by the end of 2023.
NewsBy Sybil Taylor December 21, 2022
Christmas
Sybil Taylor celebrates Christmas.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 14, 2022
DC Council set to make some pandemic-era benefits permanent
As the legislative session ends, the D.C. Council is set to continue pandemic-era rental and nutrition benefits for residents.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia December 7, 2022
What will DCHA’s turnaround plan mean for residents?
Two months after a HUD report severely criticized the D.C. Housing Authority, local leaders spoke about the future of the agency.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia November 30, 2022
After four years of fighting for their rights, domestic workers are on the cusp of victory
D.C.’s domestic workers have spent four years fighting for a bill of rights. The council has just a few weeks left to pass it.
NewsBy Sophia Thomas November 30, 2022
Silver Spring chef finds his recipe for success
After his own experience with homelessness, Abdoulaye Sylla is giving back to the homeless community one recipe at a time.
NewsBy Neal Franklin November 30, 2022
Celebrating the life of ‘shooting star’ Gabriela Ines Sevilla
Gabriela Ines Sevilla, Esq., a lawyer and advocate for people experiencing homelessness, died Oct. 10, 2022 at the age of 29.
An Arlington nonprofit celebrates 30 years of working to end homelessness
PathForward, a nonprofit that serves people experiencing homelessness in Arlington, has moved 429 people into homes since its founding.
Neighborhood commission responds to a fire in an affordable housing community
After a fire broke out at St. Mary’s Court, a non-profit affordable housing facility, on Nov. 15, a local neighborhood commission set up a grant to help displaced residents.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder / Amanda Michelle Gomez November 16, 2022
DC receives funds to help homeless students. Why are so many schools missing out?
A Street Sense Media, DCist/WAMU and Center for Public Integrity investigation finds school districts where over a fifth of students are homeless were not awarded the McKinney-Vento grant in recent years.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia November 16, 2022
How to find shelter this winter
D.C. residents have a right to shelter when it’s extremely cold. Where can people experiencing homelessness go?
NewsBy Sophia Thomas November 2, 2022
Takoma Park announces $2 million in aid for vulnerable households
The city of Takoma Park is distributing $2 million to low and mid-income households this fall.
NewsBy Neal Franklin November 2, 2022
Affordable housing finds a stage at the National Building Museum
“A Better Way Home” showcases organizations fostering creative solutions to the affordable housing crisis.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia November 2, 2022
How to vote in next week’s election
D.C. voters will go to the polls on Nov. 8 to vote for the city’s mayor and council members.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder November 2, 2022
DC attorney general honors District youth
The D.C. Attorney General’s office hosted its sixth annual New Direction Awards on Oct. 12, honoring 26 District youth who have demonstrated resilience in overcoming adversity.
NewsBy Annemarie Cuccia October 26, 2022
DC companies will pay historic fine for discriminating against people with vouchers
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced a $10 million settlement with real estate companies that refused to rent to people with vouchers.
DC ends fiscal year with hundreds of vouchers left
D.C. could have housed about 2,456 individuals in the last year. Only 590 moved in.
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