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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NEWS: The United Planning Organization started its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) program in 2020, ending homelessness for 17 people. The program now has 206 clients, three of whom Street Sense got to speak to about their experiences. Read more here: bit.ly/4rDRDeP

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Inside one permanent housing program - Street Sense Media

Many organizations have taken part in the permanent supportive housing program around DC. Residents at UPO shared their stories.

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Annemarie Cuccia @annemariec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ever wondered how we report on homelessness compassionately and accurately @streetsensedc.bsky.social? I worked with a group of reporters on a guide to help journalists navigate the political division and complexities around Housing First, encampments, and more. drive.google.com/file/u/0/d/1...

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Homeless Crisis Reporting Project will begin in one week! D.C. newsrooms come together for an entire week to share stories that focus on homelessness, housing, and poverty. For more information and to stay updated on stories as they come out, check out our website: bit.ly/4n3QWYE

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cuts to support services such as SNAP have made it difficult for families to put food on their tables. We shared a story reported by @51st.news on the increase in food insecurity in D.C. To read more about this issue, look for a vendor near you.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

D.C.’s public housing agency has a new leader. D.C. Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners appointed interim Executive Director Nicole Wickliffe as the authority’s permanent executive director at its meeting on Sept. 16. bit.ly/4xF6veB

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D.C. Housing Authority appoints new executive director

The D.C. Housing Authority appointed Nicole Wickliffe as its new executive director on Sept. 16, the latest leadership shift for the agency.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Help us get our vendors ready for winter - your donations can help make an impact!

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fresh off the presses. Find your nearest vendor.

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International Network of Street Papers @theinsp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On the afternoon of 14 August 2025, DC police walked the streets surrounding the White House looking for encampments. The week that followed caused confusion and chaos among people experiencing homelessness. @streetsensedc.bsky.social reports: www.insp.ngo/articles/new...

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Street Sense Media is looking for a full-time deputy editor who is mission-driven, hard-working, and compassionate. This position helps oversee the print and digital production and operations of our newsroom for a bi-weekly publication. bit.ly/4h8Qicr

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Here are some of our favorite art pieces our vendors at Street Sense Media have worked on recently! Which one speaks to you? To see more, check out our website here: bit.ly/4yTyd8s

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Pick up the latest issue of Street Sense with your nearest vendor!

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Street Sense's award-nominated Wendell Williams shares the second installment of his series on his road to recovery, housing, and employment - a road he hopes others can follow. bit.ly/4AljiVS

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The postman always rings twice, part 2 - Street Sense Media

Wendell Williams' second installment of his journey through recovery and the housing process.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Street Sense Media's annual art show is tonight from 6-9pm! Get your ticket to meet our staff and vendors, buy some art, and spend time with the community. Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3UiBWNP

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

NEWS: After criticism, the D.C. Department of Human Services and Department of Motor Vehicles have more than doubled the number of access points to free ID forms for people experiencing homelessness. bit.ly/4huW6wX

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D.C. expands locations helping people experiencing homelessness get free IDs - Street Sense Media

D.C. has doubled the number of access points for free ID forms for people experiencing homelessness.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Street Sense Vendor Andrew Anderson attended the 2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) Conference in D.C. in July. At that conference, he got to speak with Christy Repress, president and CEO of Pathways to Housing DC. streetsensemedia.org/article/interv…

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A chat with Christy Respress, president and CEO of Pathways to Housing DC - Street Sense Media

Andrew Anderson spoke with Christy Repress, president and CEO of Pathways to Housing DC, at a recent conference.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

After a lawsuit brought by local governments, states, and the National Alliance to End Homelessness, a U.S. district judge dismissed HUD's proposed homelessness funding guidelines, which would have been a blow to Housing First. bit.ly/4hqfOtJ

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Judge blocks HUD’s attempts to shift money away from permanent housing funding again - Street Sense Media

Federal judge blocks HUD's 2026 homelessness funding guidelines for failing to follow required public procedures.

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SpotlightDC @spotlightdc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Clearing D.C. homeless encampments caused confusion and chaos last year among people experiencing homelessness in the District and changed the reality of living outside. @streetsensedc.bsky.social obtained official emails—some of them written in Comic Sans—that show how it went down.

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Inside the clearing of D.C.'s homeless encampments | SpotlightDC

Newly obtained emails reveal internal turmoil between D.C. agencies, local police, and the National Security Council.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Support Street Sense's community, meet our vendors, and get some one-of-a-kind art at our fundraiser THIS WEEK! Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3UiBWNP

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Congrats to our writer and vendor Wendell, who was a finalist at this year's International Network of Street Papers awards for his piece on the mortality and remembrance of people experiencing homelessness. Read his full, award-nominated piece here: bit.ly/4uqgrId

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

NEW: Emails between federal and local officials during last year's federal takeover, obtained by Street Sense, shed light on the weeks-long federal influence on D.C.’s homelessness policy. bit.ly/3UOn3D4

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Inside the turmoil between D.C. agencies and the NSC

The impact of the two-week crackdown on visible homelessness last summer lingers. And so do questions about what actually happened.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pick up the latest issue of Street Sense at your nearest vendor!!!

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

NEWS: The Bellevue Back to School Bash is just one of the ways organizations are supporting housing-insecure D.C. students as school starts back up for the fall. Read the full story online. bit.ly/4zO7s6A

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D.C. organizations prepare housing-insecure families to go back to school - Street Sense Media

The Bellevue Back to School Bash helped many housing insecure families in the District prepare for back to school.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Support Street Sense with art on your wall by coming to our Artshow on September 17! Get your tickets now 🎨 streetsensemedia.networkforgood.com…

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just 4 days left to get the current Street Sense issue! Find a vendor near you to read more about the MLK Library sleeping ban, veteran homelessness, and a choir based out of a men's homeless shelter.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

On any given day over the last year, under 100 veterans in Washington, D.C. were experiencing chronic homelessness, marking progress for the veterans’ homeless system in the nation’s capital. read the full story here: bit.ly/4ib9lUC

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Why has D.C. had more success ending homelessness for veterans? - Street Sense Media

Under 100 veterans in Washington, D.C. were experiencing chronic homelessness last year. Street Sense analyzes what causes this success.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The United Planning Organization is doing more than just running the shelter hotline; the nonprofit is providing housing. A Street Sense reporting fellow chats with the Permanent Supportive Housing program director. bit.ly/4yajAgq

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UPO director and particpant share their expereinces with the program - Street Sense Media

The United Planning Organization, a nonprofit that runs the shelter hotline, is expanding into running a housing program.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

By day, the Central Union Mission men’s shelter is a quiet refuge for those seeking emergency resources. But by night, a choir of voices rings out as a beacon of community and a musical outlet for men experiencing homelessness. bit.ly/3T9bjKQ

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From inside the shelter, the Men of Valor choir lift their voices - Street Sense Media

The Men of Valor choir, operated through Central Union Mission's shelter, is a source of community and a musical outlet for unhoused men.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

DC Central Kitchen Culinary Job Training, a free 14-week course that teaches kitchen and professional skills to those facing housing insecurity and financial hardship, has been “transformative” for many students, including Chef Ablawa ‘Mimi’ Zounon. bit.ly/3T2MzUB

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DC Central Kitchen takes one woman from student to teacher - Street Sense Media

DC Central Kitchen's culinary job training program bridges economic divides for people facing high barriers to employment.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The bash is a community event geared towards supporting homeless and low-income students as the District goes back to school, brought by six months of rigorous planning between Community of Hope, and the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library. Read here: bit.ly/4zO7s6A

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D.C. organizations prepare housing-insecure families to go back to school - Street Sense Media

The Bellevue Back to School Bash helped many housing insecure families in the District prepare for back to school.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Hot off the presses. Pick up the latest issue of Street Sense at your nearest vendor.

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The 51st @51st.news · 25/08/2026

Since its creation, D.C.’s Commission on Poverty has struggled to fulfill its mission of working and advocating for those living in poverty in D.C. Instead, commissioners say they have spent time legitimizing the commission to the same D.C. agencies it is meant to collaborate with.

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DC's Commission on Poverty was defunded again

Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thanks to you, our intern campaign was a success. We're so glad we'll be able to offer two stipends this year to help make our program accessible to young journalists.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just 2️⃣ days left to buy the paper! Here are some of the great stories from our vendors and journalists you can check out when you get your copy.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Our vendors are so excited for you to see their art! Get your tickets to our Artshow now - there's just a few weeks left! streetsensemedia.networkforgood.com…

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Just a few days left to get your paper! Find a vendor to read more about D.C.'s new plan to end homelessness and more.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Organizations serving homeless populations routinely provide essential services like food, water, and shelter. Those services are vital, but organizations like Calvary Women's Services go the extra mile to provide access to self-care and beauty. bit.ly/4bYxJ7S

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Beauty, self-care, and womanhood while experiencing homelessness - Street Sense Media

Some D.C. organizations address a need that often goes overlooked for people experiencing homelessness: beauty.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In early August, we held our annual vendor appreciation and community celebration. This year, we asked our staff and volunteers to share the things they most admire about our vendors. Here are just a few.

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The 51st @51st.news · 20/08/2026

NEW: Over 17% of D.C. residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference, Natalie Note reports for @streetsensedc.bsky.social:

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DC's Commission on Poverty was defunded again

Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

NEWS: The Poverty Commission is the only body focused solely on reducing poverty, created to bring together D.C. agencies and people with lived experience. But it has been undermanned and underfunded, leading to concerns about its effectiveness. bit.ly/4wHgwHz

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The unkept promise of D.C.'s Commission on Poverty - Street Sense Media

The D.C. Commission on Poverty has been left reeling, no budget and no Vice Chair. The city seems not to care about the commission.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

D.C.’s Interagency Council on Homelessness adopted its third strategic plan to end homelessness in the District on July 28 following a year-long delay. It's the city's latest answer to the perennial question of how it should respond to homelessness. bit.ly/4wDbRq2

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D.C. adopts new plan to end homelessness after year-long delay - Street Sense Media

The new plan to end homelessness in D.C., Homeward 3.0 has finally been passed but the jury is out on the effectiveness of the plan.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

NEWS: A series of overdose spikes across D.C. this summer, including a citywide surge over the Fourth of July, has prompted harm reduction advocates to call for expanded drug checking, which they say could help prevent overdoses before they happen. bit.ly/4qeuWNA

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After recent overdose spikes, advocates urge D.C. to expand drug checking - Street Sense Media

A series of overdose spikes across D.C. this summer has prompted harm reduction advocates to call for expanded drug checking.

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

New issue on the streets today! Find a vendor to learn more about D.C.'s new plan to end homelessness and more 📰

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just FIVE more days to donate to pay Street Sense's hardworking interns! We run one of the largest local news internships in the city, helping journalists get their start, but we need your help to provide stipends so the program is accessible to everyone. bit.ly/4aOY33Q

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Street Sense Media @streetsensedc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Tickets for Street Sense's annual fundraiser are now on sale! Get yours to meet our staff and vendors, buy some art, and spend time with the community. streetsensemedia.networkforgood.com…

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