Mayor Bowser Signs Homeless Shelter Replacement Act Finalizing DC General Closure Strategy
On Monday June 13, 2016, Mayor Muriel Bowser took another historic step in closing D.C. General by signing into law the “Homeless Shelter Replacement Act of 2016.” This law will provide an all 8 wards strategy to close D.C. General by 2019 with alternative, safe and dignified places for families to stay while experiencing homelessness. Link Here
Alternatives to the Court Experience Program Creates Second Chances for Youth Offenders
In late December, when most eleven-year-olds are preoccupied with Christmas or Hanukkah presents, a young 5th grader found himself charged with assault with a deadly weapon after an encounter in his school bathroom. Link Here
New DHS Budget Includes Critical New Investments
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, the District of Columbia Council unanimously approved Mayor Bowser’s “A Fair Shot” Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, which provides additional investments for DHS. Link Here
Oprah Gives $1 Million To N Street Village!
One of the city's oldest and largest non-profits serving homeless women got a major boost from Oprah Winfrey. The media mogul pledged $1 million to N Street Village at an annual luncheon. Link Here
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