Ward 6
August 9, 2019
University Legal Services: Disability Rights D.C.
Services: Disability services and protections Location: NE Washington D.C.
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center
Services: Legal Services Location: NW Washington D.C.
August 8, 2019
DC Central Kitchen
Services: Employment Training Location: NW Washington D.C.
Clean & Sober Streets
Services: Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Recovery Location: NW Washington D.C.
August 7, 2019
So Others Might Eat (SOME)
Services: Food, Clothing, Showers, Health Services, Job Training, Senior Services, Housing, Case Management, Legal Services, Mental Health Services, and Substance Abuse Recovery. Location: NW Washington D.C.
Father McKenna Center
Services: Food, Case Management, Showers, Laundry, Transportation, Phone and Computer Access, Clothing, Shelter Location: NW Washington D.C.
Community Family Life Services
Services: Housing, Food, Diapers, Clothing, Employment Assistance, Case Management, HIV/AIDS Services Location: NW Washington D.C.
OpinionBy David Alpert June 12, 2019
This map shows even more starkly how inequitably distributed DC’s affordable housing is
A 2018 map of DC illustrates the major inequities of available affordable housing in high-income areas of DC and concentration in a few lower-income areas.
NewsBy Aaron Raubvogel April 3, 2019
How a Washington Post article and a public outpouring of support changed one homeless couple’s lives forever
Monica and Pete lived in tents on the streets of D.C. for two years, working and seeking assistance. In a matter of days, their GoFundMe that a law student established raised over $41,000 and they moved indoors.
OpinionBy Ericka Taylor March 6, 2019
The mayor’s most recent budget forums failed to engage
The organizing director of D.C. Working Families Party wishes the forums were accomplishing valuable goals.
OpinionBy Aaron Howe February 26, 2019
The Cleanup Zone: NoMa’s encampments and the battle over public space
A PhD candidate at American University observed a cleanup that took place in NoMa and highlighted his issues with it.
OpinionBy Patrick Geiger February 25, 2019
The mayor and park police are mishandling homeless encampments
A graduate student at George Washington University identifies how to better handle homeless encampments in the District.
NewsBy Eric Falquero November 14, 2018
An event to celebrate new art where homeless people used to live was scheduled for the morning of an encampment cleanup
The fences are down and “Rain” is up in the M Street NE underpass. Bi-weekly homeless encampment cleanups continue on L Street, K Street and First Street.
NewsBy Samantha Caruso October 5, 2018
Another D.C. camp cleanup leaves people experiencing homelessness in NoMa displaced
A series of “encampment” locations between the NoMa and Union Station Metro stops have experienced more frequent “re-cleaning” visits by city workers for at least two months.
NewsBy William Mack September 19, 2018
Candlelight vigil for missing and murdered women
The National Museum of the American Indian hosted a candlelight vigil in honor of the Native American women who have been murdered or are currently missing.
NewsBy Eric Falquero August 8, 2018
Man stabbed 15 times in CCNV shelter lobby
Two men were arrested after a violent episode at the 2nd and D Street shelter.
NewsBy Eric Falquero July 25, 2018
Suspect sought in Judiciary Square shooting
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.
NewsBy Eric Falquero July 11, 2018
Murder near 2nd & D
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.
NewsBy Sarah Tascone June 13, 2018
Candidates debate tenants’ rights issues for Ward 5, Ward 6 and the D.C. Shadow delegation
The Tenants Advocacy Coalition held the second half of its Candidate’s Forum at the end of May. Attendees discussed affordable housing and development in D.C.
OpinionBy Shuhratjon Ahmadjonov May 2, 2018
Crime near the Capitol
I was robbed on the 30N bus on the night of April 26 at 12:55 a.m. The crime was committed blocks away from the Capitol building, the bus stop near the intersection of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW.
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