The number of students who are homeless in one DC suburb is expected to reach new record of 2,500 students as homelessness grows: http://wapo.st/RWJrCk A local rabbi and pastor weigh in about the rise of homeless families in DC, and the scarcity of…

In the DC area, “family homelessness is on the rise — straining services, filling shelters and forcing parents and their children to sleep in cars, parks, and bus and train stations” http://wapo.st/QQKtih. Are budget cuts to blame for empty be…

A look at the impact of government programs on poverty rates: http://wapo.st/QYSCmk “I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless.” – one student’s story about being homeless in high school: http://n.pr/TdE97y Mental health budget cuts ac…

This article says ending homelessness should start locally – right here in D.C. What do you think? http://huff.to/MyJe2X New York City’s guaranteed shelter policy attracts more homeless families than local organizations have space for: http://ny…

 With housing scarce in DC, homeless families must make tough decisions: http://wapo.st/NsjHHN  How this week’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act will keep Americans healthier: http://wapo.st/NX72jM  Temperatures are expected to top 100 degrees…

Rising number of homeless families has left the District struggling to find enough safe shelter space during hypothermia season: http://bit.ly/y90yRh President Obama proposes increases in funding during 2013 to programs that will help bring us close…