Submitted by Quelcris_Falconer13 t3_xv3nyd in washingtondc
I helped a man out the other day on the street with some cash and was wondering if some people on this sub know of resources I can send him to for help.
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Quelcris_Falconer13 OP t1_iqzqpld wrote
Thank you so much!
peekee993 t1_ir2bqyv wrote
Sure thing!
DarlingReader t1_ir28nwi wrote
Street Sense Media has a service provider guide for the district on their website https://www.streetsensemedia.org/locations/#.YzyS8qjMISI
They also list a selection of providers in their street paper, if the person in question doesn't have internet access and/or doesn't want to go to a library to use the internet.
Street Sense also does case management and outreach, so they might be a helpful starting point for this person.
Quelcris_Falconer13 OP t1_ir2iqvz wrote
Thank you I’ll be sending this information along!
PresidentHarambe1 t1_ir1cggs wrote
The city has many resources and shelters, many choose not to utilize. I’m curious to see if this individual will use them or not. I hope you track this person and see for yourself.
kstinfo t1_iqzwa0f wrote
r/DC doesn't like the homeless. They're all crazy, alcoholic, drugged out, aggressive litterers.
Quelcris_Falconer13 OP t1_ir00er8 wrote
Not the case. Try talking to them. Some of them are just down on their luck. Have a heart
kstinfo t1_ir0wmlv wrote
forgot my /s
peekee993 t1_iqz0wts wrote
Dc has a shelter hotline number you can google if they are interested in an immediate place to stay, otherwise Bread for the City and Miriam’s Kitchen are great places to refer someone to as they have a variety of social services all at one space as well as hot meals, food pantries, and day centers for drop ins.