Washington DC

The United States of America is one of the world’s wealthiest nations, yet on any given night, some 650,000 individuals experience homelessness.

Washington DC

Since 2004, AllPeopleBeHappy has partnered with local non-profit organizations approaching the interconnected issues of homelessness, food insecurity, and forced displacement (gentrification) from every angle. From emergency food and housing assistance to community organizing and advocacy, voices from AllPeopleBeHappy’s network in Washington DC are at the forefront of some of the biggest issues facing our society today.

Key Themes

  • Food insecurity
  • Homelessness
  • Displacement and gentrification
  • Community organizing

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Projects

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Melissa Nix

Site Liaison

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National Coalition for the Homeless

The National Coalition for the Homeless is made up of staff, volunteers, Board Members, Individual and Organizational Members, and concerned citizens who all share the view that everyone should have a home. Most importantly, they are led by people who themselves have experienced homelessness in some form, and have lived expertise on how to solve the root causes of homelessness.

Food & Friends

With the help of volunteers, Food & Friends prepares and delivers nutritionally tailored, delicious meals directly to their neighbors’ homes. Their community dietitians and professional chefs work closely to provide individualized services to their clients.

DC Central Kitchen

DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. The organization provides hands-on culinary job training for individuals facing high barriers to employment while creating living wage jobs and bringing nutritious, dignified food where it is most needed. DCCK’s social ventures include serving scratch-cooked farm-to-school meals in DC schools, delivering fresh, affordable produce to corner stores in neighborhoods without supermarkets, and operating fast-casual cafes throughout the District of Columbia.

SOME (So Others Might Eat)

SOME provides material aid and comfort to their vulnerable neighbors in the District, helping them break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help transform lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them.

RESOURCES

Safety Record

AllPeopleBeHappy has an exceptional safety record and a proven ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges. Read more about our commitment to health and safety here.

Things to Read and Watch about Washington DC

State of Homelessness

The Supreme Court says cities can punish people for sleeping in public places

What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?

Hard Times Generation, CBS 60 Minutes. (Segment on families living in budget motels.)

Hard Times Generation, CBS 60 Minutes. (Segment on families living in their vehicles.)

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