A photo from “Don’t Forget About Me.”Homeless people and their advocates will meet inside the Wilson Building tomorrow to rally for funding they say could end homelessness in D.C.
According to results from a January point-in-time count, the number of homeless people in D.C. increased by 13 percent between 2013 and 2014. The biggest jump was with homeless families. Their numbers rose by 25.2 percent.
Thursday’s demonstration will include the photo exhibit, “Don’t Forget About Me,” which features the faces and stories of the homeless. Sponsoring organizations include the Fair Budget Coalition, Way Home Campaign and People for Fairness Coalition.
“The Council could end homelessness for hundreds of D.C. residents if they invest in long-term solutions that provide access to safe and affordable housing and appropriate supportive services,” Ericka Taylor, executive director of the Fair Budget Coalition, said in a release. “And they could prevent homelessness or end it faster if they improve existing services.”
The action begins at 10:30 a.m.