Homelessness should be brief, rare, and nonrecurring.
DC has made record investments in homelessness services in recent years, but it is still not enough. DCFPI works on issues along the homelessness services continuum—from access to shelters to funding for programs such as Permanent Supportive Housing and Targeted Affordable Housing.
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DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry, Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • July 9, 2020 • Budget / Early Child & Pre-K to 12 Education / Economic Development / Health Care / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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Coming Home to Homelessness: Too Many Returning Citizens Lack a Home
By Kate Coventry • February 27, 2020 • Homelessness
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Homelessness: Prevent and End Homelessness, and Improve Conditions for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • February 5, 2020 • Budget / Homelessness
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Remembering Our Neighbors Who Died While Homeless
By Kate Coventry • December 20, 2019 • Homelessness
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What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Homeless Services?
By Kate Coventry • October 8, 2019 • Homelessness
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Defending Our Neighbors Who Live in Encampments
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 25, 2019 • Homelessness
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DC Council Should Invest in Ending Chronic Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • April 23, 2019 • Homelessness
Report
What’s In the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget for Homeless Services?
By Kate Coventry • April 4, 2019 • Homelessness
Blog
Remembering Our Neighbors Who Died While Homeless
By Kate Coventry • January 8, 2019 • Homelessness
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Testimony of Kate Coventry At the Public Roundtable on Tenant Protection and Eviction Prevention
By Kate Coventry • September 14, 2020
DC Council Increases Funding for Affordable Housing and Homeless Services, but Advocates Warn Budget Still Falls Short
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • July 14, 2020
DC Council Budget Moves in the Right Direction, Some Major Shortcomings Remain
By Kate Coventry, Doni Crawford, Eliana Golding, Qubilah Huddleston, Tazra Mitchell and Alyssa Noth • July 9, 2020
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