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Sep 01, 2015

Bowser Pledges To Offer Homeless Families Year-Round Shelter

Previously the city only guaranteed shelter on freezing nights.

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.

Dec 10, 2014

Advocates Say Homeless Family Service Improvements Uneven

The city, however, says many improvements have been made.

Nov 21, 2014

D.C. Will House Homeless Families In 260 Motel Rooms This Winter

In addition to at D.C. General.

Nov 18, 2014

Council Approves Bill Defining ‘Private Room’ For Homeless Families Despite Objections From Mayor

In direct response to the city’s decision to house families in recreation centers.

Nov 10, 2014

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

Will they be in hotels? Dorms? Where?

Nov 05, 2014

D.C. Sheltered More Than 1,100 Homeless People On The First Hypothermia Night

The United Planning Organization received 353 calls over the weekend.

Oct 31, 2014

Hypothermia Season Starts Tomorrow

It’s still not known where some homeless families will be sheltered.

Oct 15, 2014

Playground For Homeless Children At D.C. General Officially Opens

“While families are here, we want to make sure that there’s a safe place for the children to use.”

Oct 14, 2014

As City Releases Plan To Close D.C. General, Another Winter With A Full Shelter Looms

One Councilmember doesn’t think the plan can happen by next year.

 
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