A family homeless shelter is in peril as a tactic in opposition to an unrelated project in the same DC ward.
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Covid, Students, Dollar Signs, and Connecting with Dance and History
An unusual way to connect with Black dance history and an interview with a public school alum, parent and advocate.
Covid, Students and the Dollar Signs
Updated 1:00 p.m. 2/24 with new links This week, on the second half of Community thru Covid, we hear from Yolanda Corbett, a parent and education advocate who participated in the recent “DC 101” presentation, from Serve Your City DC, on the history and status of education in the District of Columbia. Among planned topics …
Covid and Land Use
Land use and housing affordability, historically and amid the pandemic, Douglas Development, and “The Secret Garden” property. Wed Feb 3 at 11 EASTERN
Encampments, Vacant Apartments, Computers, and DC Housing Insecurity in the Pandemic
A variety of community partners, led by individuals who have or are currently experiencing homelessness, are stepping up to meet the needs of the housing insecure in DC.
Covid and Encampments
The People for Fairness Coalition and Serve Your City DC, a Mutual Aid hub, have been gathering each Sunday afternoon to support people living in encampments during this pandemic. “Covid Reduction Plan” has been focused in DC’s NoMa neighborhood and is now expanding to other encampments. Qaadir El-Amin of the Fair Budget Coalition, Maurice Cook …
Youth Needs in Pandemic and Traumatic Conditions
Pranav Nanda, who works with Serve Your City DC and DC Mutual Aid, discusses tutoring needs, now that “school” is over and a rough summer looms. Beyond the DC area, listen to this local story and then consult your own local Mutual Aid network or start one. Reach out to families and youth nearby. Share …
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