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New York Law to Turn Vacant Hotels Into Homeless Housing Is Failing

by dbs | Oct 5, 2022 | Homelessness

The state set aside $100 million for New York City conversions, but lawmakers haven’t removed regulatory hurdles for developers. Read the complete article by Martin Z Braun at bloomberg.com. A former Jehovah’s Witness hotel being converted to affordable housing...

DC homeless encampments grow, neighbors and businesses grow frustrated with the District’s response

by dbs | Oct 5, 2022 | Homelessness

D.C.’s homeless encampment program only moves to shut down an encampment if it becomes a threat to public health, safety or makes green space unusable. Read the complete story and watch the videos at wusa9.com. wusa9.com...

Councilmember Robert White Introduces Bill to Establish Free Master of Social Work Program at UDC

by dbs | Oct 5, 2022 | Homelessness

The District, like the entire United States, is facing a mental health crisis as people cope with the trauma and stress caused by COVID, systemic racism, basic needs getting more expensive due to inflation, and increased violence. Today, Councilmember Robert White,...
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