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NEW: "The first time I was upset. ... The second time, devastated. The third time I was just heartbroken." In 2026, 47% of those who applied for shelter at this D.C. homeless family crisis center were deemed ineligible for services, @streetsensedc reports: 51st.news/homeless-families-…
DC crisis center turns away homeless families, advocates say

DC crisis center turns away homeless families, advocates say

Domestic violence survivors, among others, say the process at DHS’s Virginia Williams Family Resource Center “feels like it’s designed to break you down when you are at your lowest point.”

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NEWS: As winter approaches, the District has approved a plan to help keep people experiencing homelessness warm and safe throughout the cold. streetsensemedia.org/article…
District drafts hypothermia shelter plan, expecting a milder winter - Street Sense Media

District drafts hypothermia shelter plan, expecting a milder winter  - Street Sense Media

District officials are planning additional hypothermia shelters to accommodate more people during the upcoming winter season.

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NEWS: Community leaders and residents are coming together to bridge the gap in the dialogue regarding homelessness across the District. The effort is led by the Way Home Campaign, which aims to bring a panel to every ward before the end of the year. bit.ly/4zn7qSr
Community conversation series on homelessness fosters dialogue across the District - Street Sense...

Community conversation series on homelessness fosters dialogue across the District - Street Sense...

A community conversation series discusses homelessness to foster dialogue between residents ahead of D.C. welcoming a new mayor.

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NEWS: Lawmakers in D.C. are looking to the wealthy as they weigh tax proposals to fund social services, including homelessness programs. bit.ly/48hL1tI
D.C. Council weighs tax proposals to fund social services, residents look to the wealthy - Street...

D.C. Council weighs tax proposals to fund social services, residents look to the wealthy - Street...

The proposal to create a local wealth tax could mean more money for homelessness and housing programs, lawmakers say.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In this opinion piece, District domestic violence organizations call for more financial support for survivors as one local guaranteed income program ends. bit.ly/47Diizx
Financial security is survivor safety

Financial security is survivor safety

District domestic violence organizations call for more financial support for survivors, based on a local pilot program.

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NEWS: Documented attacks impacting people experiencing homelessness nationally more than doubled in 2023 and 2024 compared with the previous two years, according to a new report by the National Coalition for the Homeless. bit.ly/3WwhqtY
New report finds violence against unhoused people is at a 25-year high - Street Sense Media

New report finds violence against unhoused people is at a 25-year high  - Street Sense Media

Violence impacting people experiencing homelessness nationally doubled in 2023 and 2024, according to a new report.

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NEWS: On Oct. 8, the D.C. Council hosted a public oversight roundtable where dozens of people raised concerns Virginia Williams Family Resource Center is blocking services for families in crisis. streetsensemedia.org/article…
Years after reform recommendations, advocates say family homelessness intake hasn’t changed -...

Years after reform recommendations, advocates say family homelessness intake hasn’t changed  -...

Families experiencing homelessness say they have not been able to get the help they need through Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.

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NEWS: D.C.’s overdose prevention machines provide life-saving medication like Naloxone. But they’ve come under scrutiny this year, after community members shared concerns about public safety impacts related to a machine located in Shaw. bit.ly/4zgyGSz

Overdose prevention machine sparks backlash, conversation in Shaw  - Street Sense Media Backlash in...

HIPS, a harm reduction organization that provides some of the machines, hosted a town hall on Oct. 2 in Shaw to discuss their impact.

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NEWS: Concerns over the D.C. Housing Authority’s budget management have raised questions about the agency’s financial stability. Here are the questions lawmakers are asking. bit.ly/4yGlcyr

DCHA faces scrutiny over financial management, cybersecurity during hearing  - Street Sense Media

Concerns over the D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA)’s budget management have raised questions about the agency’s financial stability.

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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
D.C. residents’ housing at risk as homelessness funding fight continues - Street Sense Media

D.C. residents’ housing at risk as homelessness funding fight continues  - Street Sense Media

Nonprofits are asking a district court to rule on the Trump administration’s approach to homelessness funding before December.

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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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Street Sense loves our readers! Our journalists cover local issues affecting real people and feature our vendors’ voices, defying market trends in media. Take this survey to tell us what you think about our newspaper! bit.ly/SSMSurvey2026
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The District cleared 24 encampments in the month of September, bringing the total encampments cleared this year to over 140. bit.ly/3VSu2eI
September encampment updates

September encampment updates

The District cleared 24 encampments in the month of September, bringing the total encampment clearings this year to over 140.

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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
D.C. weighs the future of the Interagency Council on Homelessness

D.C. weighs the future of the Interagency Council on Homelessness

The D.C. Council held a hearing on the D.C. Interagency Council on Homelessness, or ICH, amid the body's recent struggles.

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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
Mayor's proposed housing bill faces scrutiny

Mayor's proposed housing bill faces scrutiny

A bill to preserve affordable housing could complicate eviction court processes, according to local attorneys.

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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
Janeese Lewis George’s plans to handle housing and homelessness in the District - Street Sense Media

Janeese Lewis George’s plans to handle housing and homelessness in the District - Street Sense Media

Janeese Lewis George is widely expected to be the new mayor. In a series of town halls, one topic people were eager to talk about was housing.

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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
D.C. moves forward with shelter replacements

D.C. moves forward with shelter replacements

The District will open at least two new homeless shelters by 2029, despite delays, according to city officials. 

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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
Playtime Project launches first community hub for childcare and play for homeless families - Street...

Playtime Project launches first community hub for childcare and play for homeless families - Street...

Playtime Project visits shelters, offering support for caregivers and children through play. Now, it has a physical location in Greenbelt.

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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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The image features logos for "The Homeless Crisis Reporting Project" and "The Eagle" at the top. Below is the "House of Ruth" logo, featuring a sun rising over a roof with the tagline "Hope Starts Here." The text reads: "House of Ruth marks 50 years of helping women 'rebuild their lives'" by Payton Anderson.

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Two trash bins display artistic text and logos for "DC Mutual Aid" with graffiti-style imagery. The image includes logos for "The Homeless Crisis Reporting Project" and "Street Sense Media Presents." The headline reads, "More than temporary shelter: Remora House pushes for housing stability in D.C. By Bridgette Jeonarine and Sehr Khosla.

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