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Apr 12, 2021

D.C. Wasted Hundreds Of Permanent Housing Voucher Subsidies Last Year

The city didn’t spend nearly $14 million allocated for long-term housing vouchers last fiscal year, hampering efforts to disburse this year’s allotment.

Apr 12, 2021

D.C. Will End Hotel Shelter For Medically Vulnerable Residents In September

DHS says the city doesn’t currently have enough housing to place the more than 600 people living in PEP-V hotels, leaving their futures uncertain.

Dec 09, 2020

D.C. Is Cutting Funding For Homeless Services As COVID Cases Surge

Local nonprofits say the cuts will make it harder for them to serve homeless youth amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 14, 2020

As D.C.’s Homeless Residents Enter Quarantine, They Face Disproportionate Rates Of COVID-19 Infections And Deaths

More than 300 people are currently staying at quarantine hotels across D.C.

Apr 23, 2020

More Than 200 Residents Experiencing Homelessness Are In Quarantine At Five D.C. Hotels

The city has 90-day contracts with the hotels, which are providing more than 600 rooms combined.

Apr 03, 2020

D.C. Is Installing 17 Handwashing Stations At Homeless Encampments And Service Sites

It’s unclear whether more stations will be set up as the coronavirus crisis develops.

Feb 12, 2015

Amidst Homeless Crisis, Bowser Announces New Initiative To Help Families Find Homes

Bowser announced a team of “housing navigators” tasked with helping families find the right housing opportunities.

Dec 16, 2014

D.C. Begins Housing Families In Overflow Hotel As Exits Slow

Only 50 families exited shelter between November 1 and December 12.

Nov 10, 2014

Questions About Hundreds Of Overflow Units Needed For Homeless Families This Winter Remain

Will they be in hotels? Dorms? Where?

Apr 11, 2014

Twenty-Six Families Exit Shelter, As Gray Calls For D.C. General Closure Plan

Gray has called for officials to develop a plan to close D.C. General, but no timetable’s been established.

 
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