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Community
FY13 Budget Update: progress for DC homeless services
Last week, the City Council held the first and only vote on the Budget Request Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (the dollar amounts) and the first of two votes on…
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Community
Mayor Gray’s Proposed 2013 Budget Released… Now What?
Guest Blogger: Susie Cambria, of Susie’s Budget and Policy Corner The District’s budget is simply the most important legislative measure considered by the DC Council and Mayor each year. Collective…
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Stories
Give Your Love Away
While the world exchanges traditional gifts of cards and chocolate on Valentine’s Day, one Friendship Place staff member reminds us that there are many ways to spread love. Give your…
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Stories
ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS AT WINTERHAVEN
When you’re in the military, much of your time is spent in the field. Service members look forward to that brief period following their return when they get some time…
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Stories
George Siletti’s Story
I was homeless, on and off for 30 years. I never finished high school and never achieved a GED. I had a job that paid $5.15 an hour, but it…
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Community
Help the Homeless
Thank you to everyone who helped make the 24th Annual Help the Homeless Program a resounding success for Friendship Place! Supporters included organizations such as the Washington National Cathedral and…
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Community
Faith Based Advocacy
When: February 15, 2012 at 7:00-8:30 pm. Where: St. Luke’s/Calvert offices 3655 Calvert Street NW Washington, DC What: A free workshop open to the community. Learn from members of WIN…
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Author: Yimka Odebode
Your Donation Helps End Homelessness!
Your support for Friendship Place has a lasting impact. In 2023, our programs ended or prevented homelessness for 4,993 people, including 1,507 children in families and 670 veterans. We empowered 167 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness to get jobs through innovative, state-of-the-art job placement services. Make a donation today in support of our work to end homelessness. Questions? Please feel free to call our fundraising office, 202.957.7834.