https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:26:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hunewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-407787_352128264798897_1461219382_n-1-32x32.jpg https://hunewsservice.com 32 32 https://hunewsservice.com/elections/election-2024/political-violence-poses-a-threat-to-d-c-s-unhoused-population-ahead-of-election-results/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:01:46 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=18272 By Donovan McNeal   Howard University News Service  WASHINGTON—As the presidential election approached, the nation’s capital braced for potential unrest, and Washington’s homeless population may be among those most vulnerable to the fallout.   According to Street Sense Media, D.C. has the highest rate of homelessness in the country, and the city’s unhoused individuals face unique risks—including exposure to political violence both before and after Election Day.  Christy Respress, president and CEO of Pathways to Housing DC, leads the largest homelessness outreach team.    Since 2006, Pathways has coordinated with city and federal agencies to prepare street outreach initiatives for high-stakes events like]]> https://hunewsservice.com/housing/issues-in-the-black-community-mobile-showers-assist-dcs-homeless/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:57:27 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=12981 Homelessness has been on the rise in Washington, D.C., disproportionately affecting Black communities. Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with local organizations, have enacted citywide plans to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness while acknowledging the racial disparities. One organization in the District is committed to helping the homeless population. NewsVision reporter Hadiya Presswood explains.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/d-c-residents-disagree-on-encampment-pilot-program/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:42:26 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=12961   With many unhoused residents of the District living in encampment sites, the Office of Health and Human Services plans to launch a program to provide housing and behavioral health services. However, the new Encampment Pilot Program is sparking disagreements on how to aid our unhoused neighbors. HU News Service reporter Megan Western has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/12943/ Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:41:15 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=12943 The eviction moratorium that has protected tenants from evictions during the Covid19 pandemic was lifted by the U.S. Supreme Court. In Washington, DC, one mother of three is racing the clock to secure housing for her and her sons. NewsVision’s Desiree Williams-Chin has the story.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/off-campus/how-the-homeless-survive-during-the-cold-weather/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 23:39:21 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=7631   In the cold weather, the luxury of staying warm is something the homeless aren’t always afforded. Howard University NewsVision’s Shawna Mizelle explored what it’s like for the homeless community during this trying time.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/howard-university-endures-the-polar-vortex/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 17:33:25 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=7406   As millions across the country deal with the deadly cold, students at Howard University in the nation’s capital are also trying to cope. More than 75% of the country is below freezing, and many students are facing the frigid temperatures for the first time. HU News Service reporter Briana Wright spoke to some of them.  ]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/food2feed-helps-dc-area-families-at-thanksgiving/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:56:15 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/food2feed-helps-dc-area-families-at-thanksgiving/ WHUR Radio Continues A Much-Needed Tradition For nearly 40 years, WHUR has hosted Food2Feed food drive to serve those who are less fortunate during the holidays. Taking place in front of Howard University’s School of Communications, volunteers helped collect food items and monetary donations. HU News Service reporter Disa Robb has the story.  ]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/nations-capital-fighting-homeless-winter-deaths/ Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:40:28 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/nations-capital-fighting-homeless-winter-deaths/ https://hunewsservice.com/news/haircuts-suits-and-laughs-help-homeless/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 19:04:34 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/haircuts-suits-and-laughs-help-homeless/ Central Union Mission resident inspects his hair cut provided by Bennet Career Institute in Washington, D.C. Photo by Patricia Little, 5 feet2 Photograpy WASHINGTON – It felt and sounded like any other District barbershop on a busy Saturday.  Laughs and chatter mixed with the buzz of the barbers’ clippers, political debates ensued and barbers complimented beaming clients as they finished. “So, what do you want done today,” barber Lorenzo McCrea asked a customer as he took his seat in the chair.  But this was no barbershop. Instead, it was an opportunity for scores of men who struggle each day for]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/street-sense/ Thu, 18 Feb 2016 19:21:40 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/uncategorized/street-sense/ Paper Produced by the Homeless   More than 11 thousand homeless live in the DC region. Many assume these individuals do not live productive lives. But Street Sense, a DC paper with a purpose, helps those without homes transform their lives one article at a time. Howard University News Service's Rachel Hampton has more on the story.​  ]]>