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Oct 14, 2022

‘It’s Fight Or Flight Out Here:’ What It’s Like To Be An Unhoused Woman In D.C.

While far fewer women than men are in D.C. are homeless, they face a host of unique challenges when it comes to staying safe, finding a place to sleep, and accessing housing.

Oct 13, 2022

As Climate Change Increases Extreme Rain And Flooding, D.C.’s Most Vulnerable Residents Pay The Price

D.C.’s unhoused residents already have limited resources in the face of extreme weather. A warming climate is set to make the problem much worse.

Oct 12, 2022

At This Alexandria Community, The Challenges Of Mobile Home Ownership Are Thrown Into Sharp Relief

Mobile homes are the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing In The U.S. — but residents of Harmony Place fear being pushed out.

Oct 11, 2022

Without COVID-Era Protections, Evictions In The Region Are Ticking Up

Evictions in the D.C. region are at their highest level since the pandemic began, thanks to rising rents and the expiration of COVID protections.

 
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