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Jul 12, 2023

DCHA Board Taps Consultant Dorian Jenkins As Interim Director

Dorian Jenkins,comes to the DCHA from consulting firm Nan McKay, a company with deep ties to public housing authorities across the country.

Jun 01, 2023

DCHA’s Deadline To Fix Major Problems Has Come And Gone. Here’s Where Things Stand

DCHA faced a May 30 deadline to correct the federal housing agency’s 103 findings of poor performance.

May 04, 2023

D.C. Housing Authority Director Brenda Donald Will Resign This Summer

It’s the end of a tumultuous two years for Donald, which saw her grappling with the fallout of a devastating report from HUD about agency practices.

Apr 12, 2023

D.C. Housing Authority To Open Waiting List, Adopt New Governing Procedures

New — and newly enforced — policies include guidelines on DCHA’s waiting list, pet and guest policies, and income certification procedures.

Nov 15, 2022

D.C. Housing Authority Illegally Contracted With Software Company, Internal Audit Finds

The D.C. Housing Authority allegedly awarded nearly $1 million in sole-source contracts to a local software company, violating its own policies, according to an internal audit.

Aug 13, 2021

DC Housing Authority Board Authorizes Two-Year Contract For Interim Director Brenda Donald

Donald, who has no property development or public housing expertise, will lead a troubled agency that provides housing to tens of thousands of people.

Nov 17, 2015

Homeless Community ‘Distressed’ After City Tells Them To Leave Encampment

Inhabitants were directed to shelters, and many refuse to move out of the Rock Creek location.

 
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