December 26, 2014 • 23:01 Comments Off on Big Up’s to the National Park Service
The National Park Service recently organized a hunt in Rock Creek Park where 55 white-tailed deer were killed to curb overpopulation. As reported by NBC, about 1600 pounds of deer meat was donated to the D.C. Central Kitchen on Tuesday and will be used to make venison chili and Bolognese sauce to help feed the Homeless in our area.
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December 26, 2014 • 22:33 Comments Off on Homeless in DC
The District of Columbia has experienced a significant increase in homelessness and poverty in the last few years. Homelessness in D.C. increased by 6.2% from 2011 to 2012 and now stands at 6,954 individuals, a 9.3% increase since 2008 as recorded by CPPH.
Statistics such as these show the great importance of the services provided by organizations such as Thrive DC, SOME, Street Sense, and others. You can help and show your support for the homeless by donations and/or involvement. SOME | CUM | Thrive DC | Street Sense
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