Homeless service providers are conducting outreach to help bring people indoors ahead of a potentially life-threatening winter storm.
Shelters and service agencies in the District of Columbia are gearing up for harsh weather that could endanger the District’s almost 6,000 unhoused residents.
As Phylicia Ashley reports for Washington 7News, representatives for local shelters are conducting outreach to offer shelter to unhoused people.
“[Janethe Pena, founder of non-profit DC Doors] said she expects to see people coming for help from across the country because unlike other states D.C. is open and will give services to anyone who’s in need. They’re not required to have been a resident to get homeless services.”
Anthony Newman, Deputy Administrator for the Homeless Services Department of Human Services, says outreach teams are not mandating anyone to seek shelter, but ensuring that residents know their options.
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