This recent D.C. heat wave puts people who are homeless at risk: http://huff.to/MXDWiZ. Tips on staying healthy in extreme temperatures: http://bit.ly/LKttne Helpful summary of the ways the Affordable Care Act will benefit people with mental illnesse…

Carolyn died in 1995. I remember sitting in the living room of the apartment she shared with her partner, Betty. Her friends had gathered to share stories and celebrate her life. We cried at the loss and the difficult ending Carolyn had experienced.…

It’s hot out there – so hot that D.C. issued a hyperthermia alert this week. Here’s what you need to know: http://bit.ly/MtZmlU … And here’s a link to DC’s list of cooling centers: http://hsema.dc.gov/publication/dc-2012-heat-eme…

Did you know that domestic violence often rises around the holidays? http://on.news10.net/t2YGjt Yesterday was World AIDS Day. Here are some of the ways the city commemorated: http://bit.ly/scCPyF Study shows a change in the way people are volunteer…

Although the city has made progress, AIDS remains a significant concern in the district … and homeless women in D.C. are more likely to be affected than the general population: http://wapo.st/k6piic Way to go, Fairfax County! Despite the reces…

HUD issued their annual homelessness assessment report to congress this week. Read a summary of this year’s findings here: http://1.usa.gov/l9ovpj Local organizations working to prevent and end homelessness in Northern Virginia communities: http:/…

D.C. has the highest percentage of people who are homeless. Find out more using this neat interactive map: http://bit.ly/eFlnaN An international look at how we define poverty: http://nyti.ms/fZVPf7 Could this be the end of Obama’s foreclosure-…

Recent violence in Arizona sparks the discussions: what is the connection between mental illness & violence after all? http://slate.me/gwbJWO Did you know: homeless women have higher rates of PTSD than returning combat veterans? Unfortunately, t…

From CNN: The job market continues to recover as unemployment rates drop in 39 states. http://bit.ly/9aQVJI There was a lot of news regarding the vote for the extension of unemployment benefits. Here are two articles covering the Senate’s approval…