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National, Stacy M. Brown

HUD Announces Significant Policy Changes to Aid Homeless Veterans

by Stacy M. BrownAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced significant policy changes to help veterans experiencing homelessness.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals experiencing homelessness are facing mental illness, alcohol and substance use disorder, heart and lung disease, and diabetes. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

EDITORIAL: Officials Should Talk to Some Unhoused People Before Deciding On Their Right to Exist

by WI Web EditorJanuary 31, 2024February 1, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals experiencing homelessness are facing mental illness, alcohol and substance use disorder, heart and lung disease, and diabetes. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

National, Stacy M. Brown

Homelessness Surges, Disproportionately Affecting Black and Latino Communities

by Stacy M. BrownJanuary 8, 2024January 8, 2024

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals experiencing homelessness are facing mental illness, alcohol and substance use disorder, heart and lung disease, and diabetes. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Managing Mental Health While Homeless

by Lindiwe VilakaziMarch 1, 2023November 30, 2023

The Men's Shelter in Capitol Heights is an example of transitional housing, where housing is offered on an extended basis. In temporary housing, housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis nightly. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

Bladensburg Residents Voice Confusion Regarding Proposed Temporary Shelter

by WI Web EditorFebruary 22, 2023February 23, 2023

Over the past few months, McPherson Square Park became the District's largest encampment after the D.C. government initiated the Coordinated Assistance and Resources for Encampments pilot program, also known as CARE. NPS estimates that nearly 80 people currently live at the encampment. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Community, Coronavirus

Impending McPherson Square Park Encampment Closure Sparks Criticism

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Homeless persons find shelter under a D.C. bridge. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

National, Stacy M. Brown

Biden Admin Lays Out Plan to Drastically Reduce U.S. Homelessness

by Stacy M. BrownDecember 20, 2022December 20, 2022

Homeless persons find shelter under a D.C. bridge. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Homelessness: A Problem That Can Be Solved with Political Will

by WI Web EditorDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Admin Launches Annual Home for the Holidays Campaign to Combat Homelessness

by James Wright Jr.November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Homeless persons find shelter under a D.C. bridge. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

National, Stacy M. Brown

HUD Announces $2.8B in Grants for Homeless Services

by Stacy M. BrownAugust 3, 2022August 3, 2022