By Michael Hopkins It is no secret that there is a housing affordability crisis in the metropolitan Washington, DC region. Average rent for a one-bedroom ap .
By Michael Hopkins, First Congregational Church, D.C. It is no secret that there is a housing affordability crisis in the metropolitan Washington, DC region .
Since it opened in 2005, the Johnson City Downtown Day Center has provided a space for those experiencing homelessness to receive essential services like health care, counseling, laundry services and
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Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a heat emergency plan for D.C. ahead of temperatures over 95 degrees expected Sunday and Monday.
Cooling centers will be available for people to seek relief from the heat. To find one nearest you, click here. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
“The Downtown Day Center at 1313 New York Avenue NW will operate a cooling center with limited capacity for individuals experiencing homelessness from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Limited services will be provided including restrooms, bottled water and snacks, and no appointment is necessary,” the mayor’s office said in a release.