August 20, 2026 — 901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. If you walked past the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library today, you might have noticed an empty sidewalk. But if you were doing street outreach on the ground, you witnessed something far darker: the systematic stripping away of human dignity. Earlier today, a municipal trash truck didn't just pull up to the curb: it drove straight onto the sidewalk directly outside the library doors. Within minutes, workers began throw

At WAIT, we believe that building a stronger community means showing up for the people who need a helping hand. Today, WAIT had the opportunity to organize a community outreach event at Eastern Market, where our team, along with family and friends, came together to provide meals to members of our unhoused community. What began as a planned afternoon of service turned into an incredibly meaningful and successful event. Thanks to the generosity of DC Food for All and &pizza at

1. 2026 PIT Count Key Data Points The annual census, conducted on behalf of the District, revealed complex shifts in D.C.'s unhoused demographics: Overall Increase: Overall homelessness in D.C. rose by 4.4% compared to the previous year, with a total of 5,363 individuals recorded as experiencing homelessness on the night of the census. Surge in Family Homelessness: The most significant driver of the increase was a 15.8% rise in family homelessness. Drop in Unsheltered Individ

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