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🧾 DC’s budget is being finalized, and it still includes $0 for housing chronically homeless single adults. In this year’s Point In Time Count, 1,430 single adults reported being chronically homeless. That number has gone up from last year. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is…

DC’s Budget Has No New Funding for Housing—And the Consequences Are Dire The Mayor’s proposed budget contains no new funding for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for individuals. This means there will be no housing for the 800 people currently living outside. As a city, we…

📢 Join us TOMORROW at 8:30AM! The Way Home Campaign is joining our partners Unite Here Local 25, Fair Budget Coalition, DC Jobs for Justice, DC Action, and others to rally against Mayor Bowser’s harmful budget. “The mayor has once again proposed a budget that not only…

NEW EPISODE ALERT! In honor of Women’s History Month, Episode 2 of The Power of Home is here — and it’s powerful. Hear from Rachelle Ellison, a fierce advocate from our Speakers Bureau, as she shares her personal journey through homelessness and the strength it takes to turn…

Teach-in on the D.C. Budget - The Way Home Campaign will be hosting a virtual teach-in on the D.C. budget. Speakers will discuss the Campaign’s budget recommendations for FY26, as well as offer their perspectives on the federal and local landscape. If you’re ready to take action,…

Tell the Deputy Mayor: Don't Evict Whitehurst Encampment Despite recent snow and frigid temperatures, DC’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) plans to close one of DC’s largest remaining encampments on February 7th. Encampment evictions do not end homelessness;…

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, DC families are finding hope at the Aston! 🏠 The Aston offers private rooms, kitchens & dignity for homeless families. Wesley Thomas: “I almost cried. It’s a safe haven.” #EndHomelessness #MiriamsKitchen wtop.com/dc/2024/11/new…

🏠✨ Meet Edward, a DC native who overcame homelessness with help from Miriam’s Kitchen. Join us this Homeless Awareness Week! 🧡 Read his story: issuu.com/miriamskitchen… #HomelessAwarenessWeek #EndHomelessness

Thank you to the amazing MK staff and volunteers who helped us put on another wonderful ice cream social! We're always happy when we can have special events for our guests in the dining room 🍦🍨💚 #MiriamsKitchenDC

Are you ready to make an impact for your neighbors experiencing homelessness? Volunteer with Miriam's Kitchen! Learn more about the many ways you can get help us end chronic homelessness in DC here: miriamskitchen.org/get-involved/v…

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On Tuesday, July 30, DC evicted another 14 people from an encampment. During a summer of record-breaking heat, settled near cool air to help with their survival. Read more about encampment eviction truths & misconceptions from @miriamskitchen here: miriamskitchen.org/blog/they-have…

Let's be clear - encampment evictions are harmful sweeps that don't bring anyone closer to housing. Oftentimes, these evictions make it more difficult for our neighbors to receive vital housing and social services. Read our latest blog post to learn more: bit.ly/4dkbFTp

Our amazing panelists brought insight from local, national, legal and outreach perspectives on the current state of housing and homelessness last night during our "Shifting from Criminalization to Compassion" panel. You can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=VhjanD…

We'll be starting in just a few minutes! Join us here: youtube.com/live/VhjanDpRW…