TONIGHT: “Experiencing Eviction in DC”

Join us tonight at 5:30 PM for our virtual panel, “Experiencing Eviction in DC: A Call to Action.” This event will highlight how the current state of DC housing, including the impact of COVID-19 & the city’s high cost of living, is contributing to eviction and housing instability. Our panelists will arm attendees with information & inspiration to help end family homelessness in DC.

Panelists:

• Tjuan Stevenson-Woods, Director of Housing Services for Housing Up
• Dr. Jessica Owens-Young, Professor at American University’s Department of Health Studies
• Jesse Rabinowitz, Advocacy and Campaign Manager for “The Way Home Campaign” at Miriam’s Kitchen

Click here for FREE registration.

GivingTuesday 2020

On Tuesday, December 1, Housing Up will be celebrating #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to global giving. We’ll be raising funds to support our families through the pandemic – from rent payments to groceries to technology & supplies needed for virtual education, your contributions will make a direct impact on our families.

We know COVID-19 has touched all of our lives, and we don’t take any amount of your support for granted. Over the next few weeks, look out for emails & social media posts explaining how you can join us, and visit our #GivingTuesday page to learn more.

Award Highlights

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to Housing Up families, including loss of work, health obstacles, adjustment to virtual education & lack of childcare, among others. As these challenges continue to grip the families we serve, we’ve been so grateful to our partners for their support of our mission. We’re thrilled to announce Housing Up has recently been awarded over $100,000 in critical funding from the following organizations:

• DMPED Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program & Legacy Business Supplemental Fund
• GWCF Fund for Children, Youth & Families
• The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

For more information on these awards and organizations, please visit our website. Thank you for your support!

Leadership Spotlight: Sonia Gahimbare

For this week’s Leadership Spotlight, we’re highlighting Sonia Gahimbare, our Permanent Supportive Housing Clinical Manager! Sonia got her first social work gig on her elementary school playground, and ever since, her goal has been to help families reach their potential. Read more about her amazing work here.