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55, the Average Age of Death for Homeless Individuals with Mental Illness
Today is National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, when we honor the memories of all who died this year without the dignity of a home. This…
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Miriam’s Kitchen broadens reach to housing
By Jeff Clabaugh Miriam’s Kitchen is now administering a program under a contract with the Department of Human Services to get more of D.C.’s homeless permanently…
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Two Things You Need to Do Now to Help End Chronic Homelessness in D.C. by 2017
On any given night in the District, there are nearly 1,800 individuals and families living on the streets and in shelters who are considered chronically homeless –…
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Homeless for 11 Years, Mike Can Finally Develop Hopes & Dreams Thanks to Miriam’s Kitchen
A Message from Scott Schenkelberg, President & CEO, Miriam’s Kitchen: What are your hopes and dreams for the next 10 years? For many of our…
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At Miriam’s Kitchen, Advocate Encourages Outdoor ‘Campers’ to Come in From Frigid Cold
By Brigid Schulte Bob Glennon eyed the front door to Miriam’s Kitchen with trepidation. As the daily breakfast service for the homeless was about to…
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DC’s Winter Plan for Shelter: Planning to Fail
This past week, the DC Interagency Council on Homelessness voted to pass the 2012-2013 Winter Plan, which describes how the DC government and service providers…
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