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NEWS: Nonprofits and local governments are asking a district court to rule on the Trump administration’s approach to homelessness funding before December in a last attempt to stop the federal government from changing long-standing guidelines. bit.ly/4siQ8TV
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Our latest just hit the streets! Find a vendor to read about complaints about the family shelter process, community conversations about homelessness and overdose prevention machines, and how to stay warm this winter 📰
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NEWS: Since 2005, D.C.’s Interagency Council on Homelessness, or ICH, has been responsible for coordinating the District’s efforts to respond to and end homelessness. But over the past two decades, the task has proven easier said than done. bit.ly/3U6e4x5
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The D.C. Council is considering the mayor's housing affordability bill, which could shorten eviction court processes and make it harder for extremely low-income households to find housing, according to local attorneys. bit.ly/4hZBqwm
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Hundreds of Ward 2 residents packed the sprawling chapel of the Luther Place Memorial Church the evening of Sept. 30 to tell their presumptive new mayor their vision for the city. One topic people were eager to talk about? Housing. bit.ly/4exMtM7
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D.C. will open at least two new homeless shelters by 2029, replacing New York Avenue, Harriet Tubman, and Adam’s Place, which will all close before the end of the decade. bit.ly/4hZ92dN
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Playtime Project has given children experiencing homelessness in the DMV a space to have fun for over two decades. Now, the organization is expanding with its first physical location. Read more about this topic by clicking the link: bit.ly/4ychSe1
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And that's (almost) a wrap on Homeless Crisis Reporting Project week, with stories from @wamu885, @TheEagleOnline, @GtownVoice, and @dclinenews. All 14 stories from the week, plus a few more coming next week, can be found at bit.ly/DCHCRP.
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4️⃣ stories for day 4️⃣ of the Homeless Crisis Reporting Project! Thanks @ggwash and @wcp for your reporting. Read all 10 stories now at bit.ly/4n3QWYE.
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We're almost halfway through Homeless Crisis Reporting Project week, so it's time for another dispatch of stories from us and @WashBlade. We've got everything from national politics to community solutions. You can find a full round-up of stories at bit.ly/DCHCRP.
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Latest issue of Street Sense is out today, including a new installment in Jeffery McNeil's series The Grind. Catch him slinging papers at 18th and L NW near Nordstrom Rack until 10:00 am.
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Day one of this year's Homeless Crisis Reporting project is in the books with stories from Street Sense and @gwhatchet. Every day, we will share articles from our partners on homelessness and related issues. You can find a full round-up of stories at bit.ly/DCHCRP.
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Help us get our vendors prepared for this winter - your donations can help make an impact! We are looking for clothing, hygiene and personal care products, and essential items. You can mail, ship, or drop off donations at 1317 G St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005.
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Find your nearest vendor to purchase our latest issue!
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Street Sense Media is looking for a hard-working, compassionate and mission-driven individual to serve as full-time Deputy Editor! This position oversees the print/digital production and operations of our newsroom for bi-weekly publication. For more info bit.ly/4h8Qicr
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NEWS: Street Sense Vendor and Reporting Fellow Andrew Anderson interviewed two formerly incarcerated individuals, Rachelle Ellison and Beth Johnson, to ask them what it was like to return back to society. streetsensemedia.org/article…
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