Jake Maher

Former Deputy Editor

Jake returned to Street Sense Media as the deputy editor in May 2020 after having worked as an editorial intern in the spring of 2018. He helped produce and edit Street Sense’s content online and in print and contributed to the overarching goal of eliminating homelessness in D.C.

Jake is a native of New Jersey and a graduate of Georgetown University.

Articles

Tensions at this Cleveland Park apartment complex reveal a lack of coordination among District agencies that support low-income residents

Jake Maher
Photo of the courtyard entrance to Sedgwick Gardens

Days before Christmas, activists pressure DC councilmembers to protect their most vulnerable constituents

Jake Maher

LIVE: Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day 2018

Rachel Cain
Photo of a white paper sign, attached to a plastic stick. It says "John Doe" and the hands holding it also hold an electric candle.

By writing grants to include move-in costs, Pathways to Housing D.C. is moving people off the street in record time

Jake Maher
Photo of Anthony Hopkins sitting on couch in his living room

As living with HIV becomes more common, affordable housing remains out of reach for many seniors

Jake Maher
Photo of a candle and the Joseph's House Spring Memorial Service program

The latest homeless census data was released ahead of D.C. Council’s first vote on the FY2019 budget

Jake Maher
Screenshot of At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds speaking during the first budget vote

Health clinic expands to keep pace with poverty

Jake Maher
Photo of Melissa Millar in front of the Marie Reed Health Center. Millar is the director of policy and advocacy at Community of Hope

NoMa cleanups highlight ongoing cat-and-mouse game between D.C. government and homeless people

Jake Maher
A tent encampment on First Street NE in NoMa

Bowser’s budget proposal includes record funding for homeless services but neglects lowest-income residents

Olivia Richter
Marchers at the Way Home Campaign rally gathered in front of the Wilson Building

New affordable housing units aim to keep low-income residents from being priced out of Columbia Heights

Jake Maher