New feature for DC’s latest shelter to fight homelessness: Privacy

Just in time for Thanksgiving, some formerly homeless families will be celebrating in a brand-new shelter in D.C.

Mayor Muriel Bowser led the ribbon cutting at the Aston, a former college dormitory near the George Washington University campus in D.C.’s Ward 2.

She said having space for homeless residents to get connected to services can be a game-changer for those in need and the surrounding community.

“By transforming how we support families during a crisis, we have prevented thousands of families from ever entering the system,” Bowser said.