Hundreds of thousands of commuters utilize D.C.'s rail and bus systems every day. Some of those riders are unhoused or go through mental health episodes. Instead of Metro Transit Police responding, WMATA’s Crisis Intervention Team steps in. https://bit.ly/4claPYi

How a crisis intervention team is changing Metro’s response to homelessness - Street Sense Media

Metro's Crisis Intervention Team offers assistance to riders experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health episodes.

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Employment is often viewed as a pathway out of homelessness, but keeping a job is only part of the challenge. Transportation barriers, affordability, and other challenges can make it difficult to turn a job into a home. https://bit.ly/4wyioTR

Employment while experiencing homelessness

Though employment is viewed as a path out of homelessness, challenges like transportation barriers can make it hard to turn a job into a home.

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Rapid Rehousing provides short-term housing for those exiting the shelter system, with the goal of developing independence through a stable income. Advocates argue RRH has been failing participants, and now the District seems prepared to make changes. https://bit.ly/4wyyYD2

What’s the future for Rapid Rehousing in D.C.? - Street Sense Media

D.C. is scaling back Rapid Rehousing. Advocates argue the program leaves families without stable housing or enough income to stay housed.

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“[Morrow’s] laughter, kindness, and wisdom filled my life with joy.” Remembering Leonard “Slim” Morrow. https://bit.ly/4w563VT

“Like a family member of the newspaper”: Honoring Leonard “Slim” Morrow - Street Sense Media

Leonard Pleasant Morrow, known to his Street Sense community of two decades as L. Morrow, Slim, and The Morrow, died on April 3.

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"As I reflect on my three days at the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference in the District. I’m reminded how the American homelessness crisis is not a static tragedy; it is a dynamic 'underworld,'" writes Street Sense vendor Erica Downing. https://bit.ly/4wEFurR

Beyond the sidewalk: The reality of the “underworld” - Street Sense Media

Erica Downing offers a firsthand reflection on the issues and policies covered at the 2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference.

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The MLK Library has added rope barriers and police to keep homeless people from sleeping under the building's overhang. This new enforcement is expected to last for at least 90 days, reporters from @streetsensedc.bsky.social learned:

Why has DC's MLK Library banned sleeping outside?

New enforcement includes rope barriers and police to keep homeless people from sleeping under the library's overhang.

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"The 2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) Conference marked my sixteenth year in attendance," writes Street Sense vendor Robert Warren. Read Warren's full reflection on the conference: https://bit.ly/4bljytl

2026 National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference reflections - Street Sense Media

At the National Alliance to End Homelessness Conference, advocates called for housing solutions over the criminalization of homelessness.

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NEW: This month, the D.C. Public Library began enforcing rules banning people from sleeping outside of downtown's MLK Library. Advocates worry it will simply move people elsewhere, making it harder to connect them with housing and services. In partnership with @streetsensedc.bsky.social:

Why has DC's MLK Library banned sleeping outside?

New enforcement includes rope barriers and police to keep homeless people from sleeping under the library's overhang.

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library began enforcement of rules banning people from sleeping outside the building in July. Homelessness outreach organizations worry it will simply move people elsewhere, doing little to address homelessness. https://bit.ly/4wv81QI

MLK Library is stopping people from sleeping under its loggia with barricades and police - Street Sense Media

As D.C.'s MLK Library is enforcing a ban on sleeping under its loggia, advocates warn the policy will only move homelessness elsewhere.

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The latest edition of Street Sense is out now! 🗞️ Stop by a vendor near you to buy your copy and read about crisis intervention, the future of Rapid Rehousing, recent policing of people sleeping outside Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, and more 📌

Thinking of applying to intern at Street Sense this fall? Learn more about our open positions below ⬇️

In case you missed it: On June 26, a class of 33 case managers who have themselves experienced homelessness gathered to celebrate finishing a one of-a-kind D.C. program. Read more in our July 15 article: https://bit.ly/4yrPwxP

“Someone who has been exactly where they are:” Formerly homeless graduates from the Peer Case Management Institute hope to give back - Street Sense Media

Thirty-three formerly homeless social work students celebrated completing the Peer Case Management Institute competitive 11-week program.

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Just 3️⃣ days left to grab the current issue of Street Sense! Find a vendor near you to purchase a copy and read about the formerly homeless graduates of the Peer Case Management Institute 🗞️

Just one week left to apply to intern with Street Sense this fall! We're looking for young journalists, designers, and social media managers to join our team 🤝 To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and three work samples to jobs@streetsensemedia.org https://streetsensemedia.org/intern/

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In case you missed it: D.C.’s overdose prevention machines have recently come under scrutiny after community members worried a machine was leading to public health concerns for the neighborhood. Read more in our July 15 article: https://bit.ly/4fvQDUH

Overdose prevention machines in jeopardy over neighborhood concerns, permit process - Street Sense Media

Community concerns are putting D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines under renewed scrutiny during permit review.

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We're 14.25% of the way to our $10,000 fundraising goal! 🚀 Every donation goes directly to stipends for interns who will continue to write, design, and post to get quality reporting into your hands. Donate at the link: https://streetsensemedia.networkforgood.com/projects/302077-intern-stipend-fund

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"From the laughter, from the jokes, from the environment. He was definitely an environment changer" Remembering Street Sense vendor Melveon Harp. https://bit.ly/45iALzW

A passion for people: Remembering Melveon Harp - Street Sense Media

His smile is the first thing many people mention when remembering Melveon Harp, who died from Stage III prostate cancer on May 23. He was 64.

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The Homeless Youth Census, or Youth Count DC, collects nuanced data on young people experiencing homelessness in the District. Here are some of the biggest takeaways: https://bit.ly/3T3mW5R

2025 Youth Count reveals larger issue of youth homelessness in D.C - Street Sense Media

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness shared data giving insight into youth homelessness in D.C.

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Join the poets of Street Sense Media at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library this Thursday at 6 pm. They will read selections from their own poetry, much of it published in the pages of your very own beloved DC street paper. See you there!

Following the release of the 2026 Point-In-Time Count in May, Street Sense breaks down the various populations experiencing homelessness in D.C. https://bit.ly/44zX583

Who’s homeless in D.C.? Breaking down the most recent numbers - Street Sense Media

Following the release of the 2026 Point-In-Time Count, Street Sense is breaking down the demographics experiencing homelessness in D.C.

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On June 26, the Peer Case Management Institute's third cohort graduated from the one of-a-kind D.C. program program, which trains individuals who have experienced homelessness in case management skills. https://bit.ly/4yrPwxP

“Someone who has been exactly where they are:” Formerly homeless graduates from the Peer Case Management Institute hope to give back - Street Sense Media

Thirty-three formerly homeless social work students celebrated completing the Peer Case Management Institute competitive 11-week program.

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DCHA voted to approve its new Moving to Work Annual Plan at a Board of Commissioners meeting on July 8. Some advocates believe, however, the plan does more harm than good. https://bit.ly/4vwtN5a

A new DCHA plan could limit housing choices and increase rent for families, critics say - Street Sense Media

D.C.'s new Moving to Work plan aims to close budget gaps but faces concerns over rent and transfer policies.

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D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines are under renewed scrutiny as a permit review process collides with neighbor complaints. https://streetsensemedia.org/article/overdose-prevention-machines-in-jeopardy-over-neighborhood-concerns-permit-process/

Overdose prevention machines in jeopardy over neighborhood concerns, permit process - Street Sense Media

Community concerns are putting D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines under renewed scrutiny during permit review.

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The District updated its guidance for unhoused individuals looking to get an ID in July, streamlining the process and keeping IDs free after concerns from outreach workers. https://streetsensemedia.org/article/after-criticism-d-c-s-dmv-clarifies-how-unhoused-people-can-get-free-ids/

After criticism, D.C.’s DMV clarifies how unhoused people can get free IDs - Street Sense Media

New D.C. ID rules streamline processes and keep replacement IDs free for unhoused residents while access remains limited.

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The latest issue of Street Sense is out today! Pick up a copy to hear from Peer Case Management Institute's recent graduates, lean about homelessness demographics in D.C., and read an obituary for vendor Melveon Harp 🗞️

We are on our way to raising $10,000, but we need your help to get there. Street Sense raising money for a stipend to pay an intern per semester through the end of 2027 and make our program more accessible to young reporters from all walks of life. https://bit.ly/4aOY33Q

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Angie Whitehurst and Carlos Carolina a.k.a. Poetic Justice are two of our vendors doubling as artists, contributing poetry, photography, and more to our papers each issue. Read the full poems and explore more writing and artwork by Street Sense vendors: https://bit.ly/3TgZYFZ

We're hiring! Street Sense is looking for young journalists, designers, and social media managers to join our team this fall 💼 If that sounds like you, send your resume, cover letter, and three work samples to jobs@streetsensemedia.org by Aug. 1. https://streetsensemedia.org/intern/

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During the summer, finding relief from dangerous temperatures can become a daily challenge for people who live outside. Read more in our July 1 article: https://streetsensemedia.org/article/what-d-c-s-heat-plan-offers-and-how-people-experiencing-homelessness-use-it/

How D.C.'s homeless fend off the heat

Finding relief from dangerous heat can be a challenge for homeless people living outside and staying in shelters.

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Ms. Nikkie dropping in to remind you that there's still time to pick up the current issue of Street Sense! Purchase a copy from a vendor near you before it's too late 📰