Category Archives: Shelter

Thankful to Have a Home for the Holidays

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

In April of 2012, Charmaine Walton wrote a guest blog for us with a simple, straightforward plea: “Help me get affordable housing.” Charmaine’s story is one of strength, perseverance in the face of enormous challenge, and ultimately, of hope. With assistance … Continue reading →

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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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Winter Plan Roundtable: Rough Season Ahead for Families and Youth

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

Today, Councilmember Jim Graham, Chair of the Committee on Human Services, is holding a public oversight roundtable on “The Winter Plan: Protecting the Lives of Homeless People in the Winter of 2013-2014.” You can tune in to the roundtable here.  … Continue reading →

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Every Domestic Violence Survivor Deserves Safe Housing

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Legal Clinic is proud to join the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCAADV) and others in honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence for the 8th annual observance of Purple Thursday. Domestic violence is the second … Continue reading →

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