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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.

A grey brick building with a sign in the shape of a dog tag reading: "Dog Tag Bakery."

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…

Photo of photographs of the Dupont Circle underpass taken by a man participating in the new photography project, "District Displaced"

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…

A graphic advertising Mayor Bowser's pledge to end homelessness.

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…

Photo of a gathering in front of the Church of the Epiphany

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…

Image of a cardboard sign that says, "More than 67 percent of U.S. Vets who are homeless served our country for at least 3 years."

News November 12, 2015

📹 Michelle Obama Challenges Landlords to Help End Veteran Homelessness

The First Lady issued a Veterans Day call for landlords across the country to accept federal vouchers for homeless vets.

Media Center FeatureBy Sounds from the Street / Robert Williams November 11, 2015

🎧 Sounds From the Street
Robert Williams on Service, Respect and Art

Robert Williams says his years of service in Marine Corps helped him secure a HUD housing voucher, but not the…

OpinionBy Eric Thompson-Bey November 11, 2015

Honoring Our Veterans

Did you know that the United States has been at war for 222 of her 239 years of existence? Starting…

NewsBy Jonas Schau November 11, 2015

In the Trenches: Housing a Nation of Homeless Veterans

Five years ago a plan to end veteran homeless in the U.S. by the end of 2015 was launched through…

OpinionBy Robert Williams November 11, 2015

Perception or Reality: Are You Hearing Me?

Lately I question if I am in fact reaching others with my column. I question if anyone has changed their…

ArtBy Michael Jackson October 23, 2015

My Life So Far

My name is Michael Jackson. I was born in the District and graduated from Cardozo High School and Strayer University….