D.C. officials closed an encampment near Judiciary Square on Jan. 31. At least two residents lived there before the closure.

Two men were arrested after a violent episode at the 2nd and D Street shelter.

Reginald Johnson, 37, is wanted for First Degree Murder While Armed in connection with the July 2 murder near the shelter at 2nd and D Streets NW.

On Monday, July 2, a man was shot with a handgun and killed near the entrance to the Community for Creative Nonviolence shelter located at 2nd and D Streets NW.

From May 2013 through October 2014, street reporter and Street Sense vendor Reginald Black delved into the history and current state of the Community for Creative Nonviolence shelter, and closely followed a hearing spearheaded by Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham to discuss what would happen once the covenant requiring DC government to use the property for homeless services expires.

Reporting on the 40th Year Anniversary celebrations of Washington D.C.’s Community for Creative Non-Violence.

In-depth reporting on Fresh Start Catering and DC Central Kitchen’s efforts to feed those in need, as well as the District’s students in school.

In-depth reporting on the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) long-term shelter and Open Door shelters.