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Monthly Archives: February 2012
The time is now for permanent, affordable housing.
This winter, the need for affordable housing has become a major focus of city officials and the local media. Residents of all backgrounds and income levels raised concerns about affordable housing at Mayor Gray’s One City Summit. The One City … Continue reading
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Meet the Local Rent Supplement Program
The Local Rent Supplement Program was created in 2007 help address the need for affordable rental housing for very low income families who are currently on the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. The program is funded locally by the … Continue reading
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Dorothy Got it Right!
A home is a foundational necessity for ALL individuals, but for children this need is even greater. Seeing the meaning of home through our youth entries’ eyes truly warmed the heart of our panel of judges, and I’m sure their … Continue reading
Ward 7 Housing Town Hall
Come hear from Ward 7 residents about the success of affordable housing programs in your community and join with others to call for more affordable housing for all our neighbors. Ward 7 needs affordable housing that Keeps long-term residents in … Continue reading
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Ward 4 Housing Town Hall – February 28
Join THC and Housing for All to raise your voice for affordable housing in Ward 4! Ward 4 needs affordable housing that Keeps seniors in our neighborhoods Allows tenants to purchase their buildings Uses public land to meet community needs … Continue reading
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Hundreds Waiting for Affordable Housing
If you were in Columbia Heights today, you probably noticed hundreds of people in line around the block at 14th Street and Columbia Road Northwest. They were waiting to apply for 160 units in Columbia Heights Village – a project-based … Continue reading
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State of the District: DC Needs Good Jobs and Affordable Housing
In tonight’s state of the District address, Mayor Gray continued to downplay the increasing need for affordable housing in Washington, DC. He is surprisingly quiet on an issue that impacts tens of thousands of District families and workers. After mentioning … Continue reading
Home Abroad
The second place winner of our writing contest is Adarcy’len S. Williams. To answer the question “What Does Home Mean to Me” she writes about her home in Jamaica. What Home Means to Me In the midst of the Caribbean … Continue reading
