A well-paid principal in Georgetown is finding herself living on the streets of the District while survivors of domestic abuse are finding themselves in yoga classes. Doorways is buying more affordable apartments in Arlington to fight family homelessness while the number of Arlingtonians on public assistance is going up. This is just some of what’s in the news . . .
Homelessness
- (If you missed it!) Check out the 60 Minutes special on Child Homelessness and learn how you can help.
- We join others in celebrating 25 years of service for the Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington. Read about their story of helping empower the homeless of our community.
- From being a well-paid principal in Georgetown to living on the streets of DC, NBC Reports on the story of Carol Dostert’s struggles in our community.
Domestic Violence
- Often at Doorways, survivors tell us that the emotional scars take longer to heal than the physical scars of abuse. Just Means reports on the ability of yoga to help heal the scars of domestic abuse.
Arlington County
- DOORWAYS FEATURE: Doorways has bought two affordable apartments from APAH in the fight against family homeless, as reported in the Sun Gazette. Read about our amazing partnership with APAH to better the Arlington community.
- Over 10% of Arlingtonians use public assistance. But that number is going to rise this year, according to the Connection. While the economy may be recovering for some, here in Arlington the poor keep getting poorer.
And that is your news for the week. Happy Reading!
Caroline Jones
