Tag: homeless

Michael Jeffery faced adversities like the loss of two jobs and his home. Found himself living in a tent in Navy Yard while graduating top of his class and heading to college.

Authorities suspect a single gunman is responsible for shooting five homeless people.

The Neighborhood Wells provides showers for those living on the streets

The United Way of the National Capital Area will spend 24 hours raising money in support of needy populations with Do More 24.

Homeless woman who lived under Washington, DC bridge dies after 20-years of living on the streets. Dozens who never knew her name attended a vigil Saturday to remember “The Bridge Lady.”

“My problem is the city is really not doing enough to address the homeless problem.  There needs to be more adequate housing for low income people.  They are treating the homeless like they are not human.  The mayor is doing all this fabulous building of these big high-rises and people can’t afford these places,” said Aiyetoro, a volunteer with the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. 

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