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.
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.
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.
Bowser announced a team of “housing navigators” tasked with helping families find the right housing opportunities.
Nov 10, 2014
Questions About Hundreds Of Overflow Units Needed For Homeless Families This Winter Remain
Will they be in hotels? Dorms? Where?
