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DC Celebrates the 20th Annual Walk for the Homeless Many thousands march for the homeless around the tidal pool UWH President Michael McFadden walks with the multitudes 
Francine and her grand-daughters came out with Jesse Smith to represent Street Sense Newspaper Miriam's Kitchen was out in force, as well as Miriam's House and Miriam's Youth Volunteers Our old friend Chapman Todd came out for Catholic Charities JoAnn, Megan, and Robin from NCH brought their ugly yellow banner President McFadden, ever the gallant gentleman, relieves JoAnn Thanks to everyone who came out for the homeless. See you all next year!!!
Until We're Home would like to welcome our new board members: Will Doyle - Downtown DC BID Jesse Smith - Street Sense Michael O'Neill - National Coalition for the Homeless Eric Sheptock - DC Homeless Advocate If you or your organization would like to become a member of Until We're Home, please send us an email at info@untilwerehome.org.
President McFadden Speaks Out on Public Property On Tuesday, Until We're home President Michael McFadden asked, "When does a building become more important financially than it is to people's lives," at the People's Property Campaign Rally organized by Empower DC.
THANK YOU! As many of you are aware, members of Until We're Home have been lobbying the Mayor and DHS to install air conditioning at Franklin Shelter since July 30th of last year, when a resident, Corbin Newcomb III, died during a heat wave that brought temperatures in the shelter above 110 degrees.
On July 23rd we planned to hold a demonstration to show our frustration with the city's failure to act in the ensuing 11 and 3/4 months, but what was to be a protest quickly turned into a celebration. The city had worked all weekend to install equipment, and Monday morning chillers were up and running at Franklin. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible through your concern and action. Special thanks to Chet Grey and Rich Bradley of the Downtown DC BID, and to all those who came out today to support us in front of the Wilson Building. Some of the would-be protesters pose with Mayor Fenty
UNTIL WE'RE HOME holds an Open House at Franklin Shelter... President Michael Y. McFadden addresses representatives from a number of Washington Churches, the Washington Interfaith Network, the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, and the Downtown DC Business Improvement District. A look at the new bathrooms that the city recently installed at Franklin, thanks to pressure from churches, concerned citizens, and members of Until We're Home and allied organizations. Michael O'Neill, director of the National Coalition for the Homeless Speakers Bureau, tours a typical dorm at Franklin Shelter. Thanks to all the churches and individuals who came to Franklin Shelter to get a first hand look at what has been accomplished and how much still needs to be done. If your church would like to learn more aboud DC shelters and their needs, please contact us at info@untilwerehome.org.
  Customers Without Homes Workshops Come to MLK Until We're Home, Inc., in conjunction with the DC Public Library, is holding a series of workshops aimed at the homeless patrons of our city's libraries. Beginning on May 30th and running through the summer, these workshops will attempt to educate, engage, and empower the library's customers without homes. The first four workshops are listed below: May 30th, 2:30pm - Homeless Services Reform Act workshop: Know your rights under the law June 6th, 2:30pm - Introduction to Library Services: How can the Library serve you? June 13th, 2:30pm - Homeless Empowerment: Better your life and make your voice heard June 20th, 2:30pm - Safety and Security: A diologue between customers and security staff Each of these workshops will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in the Great Hall. |
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