Miriam’s Kitchen Resident Services Program Is an Opportunity to Make New Connections and Life-Long Change
July 28, 2022
The Miriam’s Kitchen (MK) Resident Services Program offers introductory case management services and resident support groups to all the residents at Milestone Senior Residence Apartments, and it is managed on-site by MK’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) team. The newly formed resident groups are based on different activities and interests, including weekly crafts, games, and music…. View Article
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DC’s Latest Approach to Encampments Impedes Efforts to End Homelessness
July 26, 2022
In September 2021, Mayor Bowser launched the CARE pilot program, an approach to tent encampments that paired many residents with housing while also displacing individuals at many large encampments. Miriam’s Kitchen has been proud to be part of targeted efforts to connect some of our most vulnerable neighbors to housing by supporting the portion of… View Article
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A Commitment to Ending Homelessness at the MK Council Chair Candidate Forum
June 7, 2022
Last week, the Miriam’s Kitchen community gathered online for the MK Council Chair Candidate Forum – a virtual forum where candidates could outline their commitments to ending homelessness in the District. Both candidates for Council Chair, Erin Palmer and Phil Mendelson, were invited, though only Palmer attended. Nevertheless, we had a robust discussion tackling housing… View Article
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D.C. Mayoral Candidates Discuss Commitments to Ending Homelessness at Miriam’s Kitchen Forum
May 2, 2022
On April 5th, Miriam’s Kitchen convened a virtual forum to hear from DC’s Mayoral candidates about their commitments to ending homelessness in the District. Hosted on Zoom and streamed live on YouTube and Facebook, hundreds of DC residents and activists tuned in to hear how candidates planned to tackle housing and homelessness in their respective… View Article
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PIT Count 2022 Shows Reduction in Chronic Homelessness
April 26, 2022
Last week, initial results from the 2022 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count were shared. The PIT Count is an annual census that provides a rough snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness on a given night. This year, the PIT Count was held on January 26, 2022. We’re excited to learn that the 2022 PIT… View Article
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How You Can Help Play It Forward at the Miriam’s Kitchen 2022 Gala
April 13, 2022
A small act of kindness can create huge ripple effects. We see it every day at Miriam’s Kitchen, where a healthy, delicious meal can lead to a safe, permanent home. Miriam’s Kitchen invites you to Play It Forward at the Miriam’s Kitchen 2022 Gala on May 18, 2022. Whether you volunteer, donate, or take… View Article
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Join Us for the Miriam’s Kitchen Mayoral Candidate Forum!
March 29, 2022
Miriam’s Kitchen is hosting our first-ever Mayoral Candidate Forum focused on ending chronic homelessness, and we hope to see you there! Join Miriam’s Kitchen online on April 5 as we’ll hear from candidates – as well as MK guests – about proposed strategies to address the homelessness crisis in DC. Current participants include… View Article
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A Strong Step Forward For Ending Chronic Homelessness in D.C.
March 23, 2022
Thanks to our collective advocacy, D.C.’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal is taking another strong step forward to ending chronic homelessness in Washington, D.C.! The recently released budget proposal from Mayor Bowser currently funds the entire Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) ask by The Way Home Campaign, led by Miriam’s Kitchen and comprised of 110… View Article
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Miriam’s Kitchen is Expanding – And We Need Your Help!
March 15, 2022
Dear Friends, Over the past few years, caring supporters like you have shown the best of what it means to be a neighbor by: Giving generously so Miriam’s Kitchen could keep our doors open throughout the pandemic and provide reliable, critical care to our neighbors experiencing homelessness Understanding that our strength as a… View Article
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Will You Support MK Advocacy During Budget Season?
March 8, 2022
Did you know? Mayor Bowser will unveil her $18 billion proposed budget in just three weeks! For context, this budget is critical to our collective work to end homelessness in DC and will determine: The number of residents we can help access life-saving housing The number of evictions we can prevent The types of… View Article
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