Friday Round-up: this week in the news

• The Washington Post reports on more hurdles for affordable housing http://wapo.st/iQ4ctg and how HUD delays have affected Washington area men and women who are homeless: http://wapo.st/kukGZc
• How to handle an increase in mental illness in an aging population? http://lat.ms/mnR1eB
• The proposed budget threatens to close all emergency shelters in DC. You can help prevent this – please show your support by signing here: http://the1500.com

In Calvary news, we had a record-breaking Hope Awards Dinner this week. Stay tuned for the 10th Annual Hope Awards Dinner recap next week!