Ward 1
August 9, 2019
Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
Services: Legal Services Location: NW Washington D.C.
Salvation Army Social Services Office
Services: Rent & Utility Assistance, Clothing, Furniture, Medication, Transportation. Location: NW Washington D.C.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Services: Rental Assistance Location: Washington D.C.
Jubilee Jobs
Services: Employment Assistance Locations: NW and SE Washington D.C.
August 8, 2019
Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Services: Food Location: NW 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.
NewsBy Alexandra Kelley April 17, 2019
Their landlord is trying to push them out — residents respond with a rent strike
The landlord declined to comment on the matter.
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.
NewsBy Jake Maher April 4, 2018
New affordable housing units aim to keep low-income residents from being priced out of Columbia Heights
Nonprofit developer Jubilee Housing is building affordable housing in Columbia Heights that will allow low-income families to stay in their neighborhood.
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.
NewsBy Colleen Grablick February 7, 2018
D.C. budget cuts mean this nonprofit can’t serve as many hot meals
After budget cuts last October, Thrive DC has cut its hot meals offered from five days a week to three days a week, as well as decreased the hours that clients may use the facilities. Clients and staff alike said they are upset about these changes, but have been working to adjust to the new schedule.
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.
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst July 12, 2017
Metro Needs To Find Its Humanity
Speakers from One DC, Amalgamated Transit Union 689 and others encouraged the crowd to contact their council members and call for affordable transit.
OpinionBy Arthur Delaney May 3, 2017
‘Property Values’—A Gross Reason To Oppose Shelter
Ever since the city announced its plan to close the D.C. General family shelter and transfer its residents to new…
OpinionBy Angie Whitehurst November 23, 2016
This is What Helping People Should Feel Like
Artist-vendor Angelyn Whitehurst writes about jazz and poetry at Loaves and Fishes.
NewsBy Mark Rose September 11, 2016
Fighting For Shelter: Discrimination Suit Dismissed, NIMBY Suit Filed
An appeal brought against the District government by a group of 42 homeless men who were evicted from the La Casa low-barrier shelter in 2010, has been summarily dismissed on all counts by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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