February 1, 2015 • 17:46 Comments Off on Patriots vs Hawks
This Sunday, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet 
in Super Bowl XLIX. Going by some of the numbers, this game has all the makings of being one of the most evenly-matched NFL championship games in years. Here at the Concerned Citizen, we are in Beast Mode all the way, “GO Hawks”. Who’s your pick for tonight’s game?
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December 27, 2014 • 01:14 Comments Off on From Super Bowl Champion to Homeless Retiree…
Once a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers and a Super Bowl champion, Terry Tautolo has spent his retirement from football in and out of homelessness. His family and friends blame his tragic decline and battle with substance abuse on the multiple concussions he sustained during his 9-year NFL career. Homelessness can happen to anyone… see Terry’s video
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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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November 11, 2014 • 17:27 Comments Off on 7 Ways to Honor a Vet on Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day, a day when Americans celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Yet, for many of us, the day passes without the direct opportunity to honor our veterans, or the opportunity involves opening our wallets wide at a moment when it’s difficult to do so. Click here to view the seven things you can do today to honor a veteran. Opening your heart and giving a bit of your time is all that is required.
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Dateline: Washington, D.C. 