Veterans
NewsBy Annie Albright February 7, 2018
Resource fair reaches 400 veterans
The VA Medical Center offered resources ranging from health care to employment counseling for more than 400 participants that registered for the annual Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down event.
ArtBy Ronald Dudley December 27, 2017
Can my baby come home?
A cry from the heart to bring the soldiers home.
OpinionBy Ken Martin September 26, 2017
On Colin Kaepernick
It’s not about the song. Which it could be. It’s not about the taking a knee. Not making a big…
NewsBy Maren Adler August 9, 2017
PEOPLE IN THE PARK:The Man Who Wheeled His Way into The Oval Office
Wisconsin man Dennis Schulze brings a personal touch to his fundraising efforts for police and military. After spending a month traveling from Delaware to the White House by wheelchair, Schulze finds himself so touched by the stories in Franklin Park that he spends a week sleeping there.
NewsBy Ji Kim April 5, 2017
Urban Centers are Contested Territory in Fight to End Veteran Homelessness
D.C. is still on track to end veteran homelessness but housing affordability and availability remains a big issue.
NewsBy Cassidy Jensen January 25, 2017
City and Federal Officials Characterize New Veterans Housing as Model Development
Mayor Bowser and Obama administration officials spoke at the opening of the John and Jill Ker Conway Residence, which provides housing to homeless veterans in D.C. and includes other affordable units for low-income tenants.
NewsBy Robyn Di Giacinto December 14, 2016
D.C. Homelessness on the Rise, According to HUD Report
In a new HUD report, D.C. tied with Idaho for the highest percentage increase in homelessness.
NewsBy Brianne Talocka November 2, 2016
REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS: Georgetown Bakery Serves Up Pathways to Employment
Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown is “baking a difference” by providing job training for disabled veterans.
NewsBy Rodney Choice / Anna Riley July 13, 2016
PITTSBURGH TO WASHINGTON: 21 Veterans Ride 335 Miles for Independence
The 21 bikers rode to raise awareness of the struggles veterans face after they return home and collected $25,000 to support them
ArtBy Robert Williams July 13, 2016
Perception or Reality: What does freedom mean to you?
Vendor artist expresses views on equality and being a veteran on Independence Day.
OpinionBy Arthur Johnson June 10, 2016
Moving Up: Education Options to get you ahead
“Paying for college can seem daunting, but fortunately there are many options available to help you cover the cost of higher education,” said Arthur Johnson.
NewsBy Khyeria Ferguson June 6, 2016
Remembering David Gilkey, Street Sense Award Winner
On Sunday, June 5 NPR photojournalist, David Gilkey, and his colleague were killed in an ambush in Afghanistan. Our condolences got out to their friends and family.
ArtBy Rodney Choice June 1, 2016
Vets Helping Vets
Volunteer Rodney Choice’s photo essay on the Summerhaven Stand Down event for homeless veterans
OpinionBy Robert Williams May 6, 2016
Perception or Reality: There Shouldn’t Be a Single One
Good day all. Let me begin this column today by extending my thanks and appreciation to all of my readers…
ArtBy Cynthia Mewborn March 1, 2016
A Light for Dignity
How do we bring back respect and dignity to our armed forces, law enforcement and emergency responders? We should, as…
NewsBy Colleen Cosgriff January 15, 2016
Photographers Document Life During Displacement
In Dupont Circle, the roots of a large tree are pushing the sidewalk in front of it up. People walk…
OpinionBy Laura Zeilinger January 13, 2016
Resolve to Combat Homelessness in 2016
I have high hopes for the District of Columbia in 2016. I have high hopes for the Department of Human…
NewsBy Alexandra Pamias December 18, 2015
Ending Veteran Homelessness in DC and Beyond
On December 10, The Way Home Campaign hosted a panel of non-profit leaders working towards housing homeless veterans, and a…
OpinionBy Kathy Haines December 3, 2015
Letter to the Editor: I Hear You, and Others Should Too
Dear Mr. Williams, I am writing in response to your article “Perception or Reality: Are You Hearing Me?” as posted…
NewsBy Mark Rose November 18, 2015
Montgomery County Veteran Receives Housing, Desires Employment
Heyradine was down on his luck. The four-year U.S. Army veteran had injured both his knees in a training exercise…
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