D.C. councilmembers are set to reintroduce a bill that would make the District a leader in social housing.

After his own experience with homelessness, Abdoulaye Sylla is giving back to the homeless community one recipe at a time.

In 1982, Stepping Stones Shelter made history as the first homeless shelter for families in Montgomery County, MD. Today, it’s best known for its location in Rockville’s historic Dawson Farmhouse and for providing about 30 families with housing and services each year.

Street Sense Media spoke with the executive director at the Silver Spring organization Shepherd’s Table about it’s services, the people it serves and how it was affected by the pandemic.

Artist/Vendor Gerald Anderson provides readers with an update on his health.

Vendor Jeffrey McNeil offers his opinion on why Montgomery County’s consideration of requiring permits to panhandle is extreme and only furthers stigma.

Montgomery County Councilmember Craig Rice is reintroducing efforts to require permits for soliciting money or donations near roadways for “pedestrian safety.”

The Bezos Day One Families Fund made $2.5 million donations to four D.C-area nonprofits in a major step for Amazon-related charity work in the region.

Jane Lyons offers insight on a housing policy implemented in Montgomery County.

Services: Employment Assistance, Legal Services, Food, Medical Care, Shelter.
Location: NW Washington D.C, Silver Spring MD

The Capital Region Housing Challenge was announced by the Housing Leaders Group of Greater Washington March 20. The challenge aims to encourage $1 billion in commitments to fund affordable housing projects in the D.C. metro area.

May 12 marked the inaugural “Walk 4 Recovery,” organized by D.C. residents to celebrate recovery from substance abuse and bring hope to those struggling with it.

Embattled landlord Sanford Capital, sued two years ago by the District for the horrific living conditions at some of its properties, came to an agreement with D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine which requires the company to relinquish all ownership of its residential properties throughout the city.

A memorial to Norman Lane.

Emmalyn Sharf told a crowd of activists huddled in a heated tent at Freedom Plaza about the life and death of her friend of more than 10 years, Michael Dunne.

An poem about the inequality that effects low income people living in the D.C area.

D.C. is still on track to end veteran homelessness but housing affordability and availability remains a big issue.  

Two Montgomery County students founded a chapter of Birthday Cakes 4 Free, a national charity that bakes and distributes cakes to low-income children.

When people are given housing, they are more likely to recover from drinking or drug use problems and be productive. Eighty-five percent of people in Housing First are successful in their first year.

Services: Employment, Case management, food, clothing
Locations: Northwest DC, Southeast DC, Arlington/Northern Virginia, Silver Spring