Ward 5
NewsBy Ashley Clarke May 15, 2017
How a pastor in Ivy City builds relationships in his community
Michael W. Palmer, a former military police officer and department of corrections employee in the state of Virginia, never thought…
NewsBy Reginald Black April 19, 2017
McMillan: What’s Happening and Why
A look into the struggle between the preservation and the development of McMillan park.
NewsBy Ashley Clarke March 16, 2017
Ward 5 Tenants Accuse Developer of Discrimination
Residents of Brookland Manor are in a battle against developers. They fear that plans for new apartments will push out large families and low-income residents.
Ivy City Residents Gain Little Amid Development Boom
Small Northeast D.C. neighborhood Ivy City is going through a major transformation – new shops, restaurants, bars and apartment buildings are popping on practically every corner.
NewsBy Mark Rose October 31, 2016
Crummell School Proposals Address Recreation and Housing
On Sept. 22 at a community meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church in Northeast, two land developers and the non-profit agency Empower DC presented proposals to D.C.’s Deputy Mayor for Economic Development about how to develop the historic and currently vacant Crummell School.
NewsBy Jerome Dineen October 5, 2016
Council Debates How to Court Grocers East of the River
The D.C. City Council discusses what parts of the District are considered “food deserts” and how to bring grocery store access to these areas.
NewsBy Anna Riley September 7, 2016
Washingtonians Turn to Land Trusts to Preserve Affordability
Residents fearing displacement are joining Community Land Trusts to maintain control over the price of their homes.
NewsBy Colleen Cosgriff July 27, 2016
Youth Lead Ivy City Civic Engagement, Call for Crummell Rec Center
Community members in Ivy City get involved with proposals about what to do with specific neighborhood spaces like Crummell School.
June 3, 2016
Central Union Mission
Services: Housing/Shelter, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, Veteran Services, Employment Assistance, Clothing & Food, Case Management Locations: NW, NE, and SE Washington D.C. (NoMa, Woodbridge, Anacostia)
Adam’s Place Emergency Shelter
Services: Food, Showers, Shelter, Transportation, Case Management Locations: Northeast Washington D.C. (Langdon)
Family Strengthening Program
Services: Food, Education, Employment Training, Youth Services Location: NE Washington D.C.
June 2, 2016
Regional Addiction Prevention
Services: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS Resources, Housing, Counseling, Nutritional Counseling Location: NE Washington D.C.
June 1, 2016
Community of Hope
Services: Medical/Healthcare, Housing, Case Management Locations: NE, NW, SE, SW Washington D.C.
Pathways to Housing
Services: Housing, Employment Assistance, Showers, Laundry, Legal Services, Case Management. Location: NE Washington D.C.
May 31, 2016
Aging and Disabilities Resource Center
Services: Food, Case Management Locations: NW, NE, and SE Washington D.C.
NewsBy Andrew Siddons May 28, 2016
Still Feeling Left Out of Planning, New Shelter Location an Improvement for Ward 5
The site of a new family shelter in Ward 5 will almost certainly be at 1700 Rhode Island Avenue N.E.,…
NewsBy Abby Hershberger May 5, 2016
Advocates Formally Call for Improved Ward 5 DC General Replacement Shelter Location
The Fair Budget Coalition is asking Mayor Bowser to reconsider the placement of the Ward 5 shelter.
April 15, 2016
4th Street Friendship Church
Services: Food, Counseling/Support Group, Computer Classes Location: NW Washington D.C.
NewsBy Desmond Austin-Miller March 31, 2016
High Costs and Developer Gains Delay Approval of DC General Replacement Plan
D.C. Council reviews Mayor Muriel Bowser’s replacement plan for DC General family shelter for the first time.
ArtBy Tyrone Hall January 7, 2016
Every Day is Hard
My name is Tyrone Hall and I have lived at the New York Avenue Shelter for a long time. Life…
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