Category Archives: Hypothermia

No Guarantee of Shelter for Homeless Youth in Winter Plan

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Last Wednesday, November 13, the Interagency Council on Homelessness convened a special meeting to discuss and vote on the addendum to the District’s Winter Plan that would guide how homeless youth should be served this winter. The Legal Clinic, along … Continue reading →

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Major Concerns With Winter Plan for Shelter

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

The following is testimony delivered by Scott McNeilly at today’s Winter Plan Roundtable. In addition to being a Legal Clinic staff attorney, Scott is also a member of the Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) and a member of the ICH’s Operations … Continue reading →

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DC Must Plan a Way to Serve Minor Children on Freezing Nights

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

From February to May of 2013, one local youth service provider turned away at least 150 unaccompanied minor children due to lack of emergency shelter space, many of whom also had children of their own. When made aware of this … Continue reading →

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Honoring Lives Lost…

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Today, December 21st, is the Winter Solstice, when darkness lasts longer than any other day. Since 1990, December 21st has been marked as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, a day to mourn the loss and celebrate the lives of our … Continue reading →

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Winter Plan Passes Despite Serious Concerns Raised

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

Last Tuesday, members of the Interagency Council on Homelessness (“ICH”) gathered at a public meeting, as they do each year, to approve or reject the city’s Winter Plan for shelter. Legal Clinic attorney and ICH member Scott McNeilly highlighted some … Continue reading →

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