Adams Morgan
Obituaries & MemorialsBy Austine Model May 18, 2022
Remembering Miguel Gonzales
Miguel Gonzales, a lifelong resident of Washington, D.C., and staple of the Adams Morgan neighborhood, died on March 29, 2022.
NewsBy Kaela Roeder April 27, 2022
Paying it forward: How this bookstore coffee shop is making a difference in Adams Morgan
The Potter’s House, a cafe and bookstore, has fostered a sense of community since 1960.
NewsBy Sloane Airey June 9, 2021
DC’s first transitional drug treatment program for women opens
Samaritan Inns’ new facility provides homeless or at-risk women seeking sobriety with a six-month treatment program that allows them to live full-time in the building while receiving a personalized regimen of therapy and medical care, and later, assistance finding jobs and housing.
NewsBy Maria Trovato September 9, 2020
Nonprofit explores what it will take to provide immediate housing for returning citizens
Nonprofit land developer Jubilee Housing has projects underway to provide affordable housing for returning citizens.
NewsBy Eric Falquero December 11, 2019
Nonprofit to convert Adams Morgan church into “Justice Housing”
Nonprofit housing developer Jubilee Housing purchased the King Emmanuel Baptist Church, and intends to transform it into affordable housing.
NewsBy Maia Brown August 29, 2019
Five service providers joined forces to give resources and life coaching to low-income families in Adams Morgan
The coalition of nonprofits created Platform of Hope to help families access and navigate existing services by centralizing them. The program will take on its second wave of clients in September.
August 9, 2019
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Services: Rental Assistance Location: Washington D.C.
NewsBy Leah Potter July 5, 2019
Hospice for people experiencing homelessness says farewell to executive director of 21 years
After nearly 30 years of service at Joseph’s House, Patty Wudel, the nonprofit’s outgoing executive director, leaves behind a legacy of community building and compassion.
Vendor ProfileBy Grace Collins February 25, 2019
Safe, secure, and positive: Moyo Onibuje on his new home in Columbia Heights
Vendor Moyo Onibuje discusses his experience finding housing, the comforts of his new home, and his ambitions for the future.
ArtBy Courtney Dowe November 19, 2018
Review: Annie Finch’s poetry between the worlds
Woman experiencing homelessness’ review on author Annie Finch’s poetry performance.
NewsBy Jake Maher May 4, 2018
Health clinic expands to keep pace with poverty
D.C. nonprofit Community of Hope reopened its redesigned health clinic in Adams Morgan after two years of renovation. The new clinic has more facilities and specialized resources to serve the immigrant and asylee communities in Ward 1.
Vendor ProfileBy Eric Thompson-Bey February 21, 2018
A real opportunity
Eric Thompson-Bey discusses his journey to getting a job in a restaurant, which began when he obtained an externship through a culinary program called Real Opps located at Thrive D.C.
ArtBy Ken Martin October 24, 2017
Full circle or return of the prodigal?
Street Sense vendor returns home to Adams Morgan, the place where he got his start in newspaper sales.
NewsBy James Marshall September 21, 2017
Hospice for homeless people celebrates life with #DragBrunch
On September 16, a hospice for homeless people with late stage HIV/AIDS called Joseph’s House held a drag show in Adams Morgan. Drag queens performed and community members gathered around to celebrate their community.
NewsBy Maren Adler August 23, 2017
A Morning at Charlie’s Place Means Much More Than a Meal
A breakfast program on Connecticut Avenue has been feeding 60-70 people every Tuesday-Saturday morning for nearly 30 years. While people are there for a meal, they are also offered clothing, health care, haircuts and art therapy. The warm and welcoming atmosphere is what makes this program noteworthy.
June 1, 2016
Community of Hope
Services: Medical/Healthcare, Housing, Case Management Locations: NE, NW, SE, SW Washington D.C.
My Sister’s Place
Services: Housing, Case Management, Counseling Locations: NW Washington D.C.
Vendor ProfileBy Darius Graham March 3, 2010
Vendor Profile: Edward Ross
A vendor profile for Edward Ross, Street Sense Vendor near 18th & Columbia NW in Adams Morgan.
NewsBy Reginald Black August 19, 2009
Sounds of Hope Ring for Street Sense
Reggie Black reports on the Sounds of Hope benefit concert, which was cohosted by Street Sense and The Potter’s House.
ArtBy Reginald Black March 4, 2009
The Potter’s House Hosts “Sounds of Hope” Open Mic Night
Artist/Vendor Reggie Black reviews his experience at an effort to highlight DC’s local artists.
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