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

Thirty-three formerly homeless social work students celebrated completing the Peer Case Management Institute competitive ...
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Overdose prevention machines in jeopardy over neighborhood concerns, permit process

Community concerns are putting D.C.'s overdose prevention vending machines under renewed scrutiny during permit review.
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A new DCHA plan could limit housing choices and increase rent for families, critics say

The D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) voted to approve its Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan at a Board of ...
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After criticism, D.C.’s DMV clarifies how unhoused people can get free IDs

New D.C. ID rules streamline processes and keep replacement IDs free for unhoused residents while access remains limited.
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New study finds crises sharply raise housing instability for Medicaid enrollees

New research shows Medicaid enrollees face higher risks of housing instability and homelessness after major health events.
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Encampment Updates: D.C. kicked off summer with a wave of cleanups, but one resident stood her ground with an unexpected strategy

As D.C. carried out at least 25 encampment closures in May and June, one resident's legal challenge briefly delayed a cleanup ...
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HUD tries, again, to move federal homelessness funding away from permanent housing

The Trump administration's new HUD homelessness funding guidelines shift priorities from Housing First to temporary housing ...
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District considers routine testing after TB outbreak in D.C. homeless shelters

DC Health confirmed the first tuberculosis outbreak seen in D.C. homeless shelters, with 15 active cases since January 2025.
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D.C. Housing Authority faces federal funding shortages

The D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) may face challenges in the next year as federal funding for its programs remains the same amid rising costs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD ...
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What D.C.’s Heat Plan offers, and how people experiencing homelessness use it

The 62-year-old, who lives outside and has diabetes, said the hot weather can leave her dizzy, drained, and exhausted. “It’s very, very, very uncomfortable,” Pierce said. “If I pick up an object ...
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Mary Casale

Mary Casale is an attorney specializing in antitrust law at Latham & Watkins LLP. Prior to joining Latham, Mary was an attorney at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the Bureau of Competition ...