I'm really worried about the homeless folks this weekend. It's supposed to drop down into the 20s. What are some good charities I can donate to that will help out people who need warmth/shelter over the holidays?

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DissonantCloud t1_j1bca4l wrote on December 23, 2022 at 1:13 AM

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I'm pretty sure it's UPO who organizes the vans that drive around during weather like this to distribute blankets, coats, etc.

ephemeralarteries t1_j1bcz5w wrote on December 23, 2022 at 1:19 AM

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N Street Village

Slushy-Machine t1_j1bfk3t wrote on December 23, 2022 at 1:39 AM

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Sasha Bruce Youthworks is a really great org that works with homeless kids.

strawhatArlong OP t1_j1br76p wrote on December 23, 2022 at 3:10 AM

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Replying to DissonantCloud (#1,016,076)

Thank you so much, I'll check them out

DoesGiggyIsDead t1_j1brcm3 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 3:11 AM

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Shepherd’s Table. They keep their doors open 24/7 during extreme weather - so aside from just feeding people, during extreme weather, they create beds so people have a place to sleep.

strawhatArlong OP t1_j1brqu2 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 3:15 AM

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Replying to DoesGiggyIsDead (#1,017,511)

Do they operate in DC? Their Facebook page looks like they're located in Maryland and makes it sound like they're closed over the weekend because of the holidays, but I'm not sure if I'm looking at the right one.

thatajv t1_j1c5ug2 wrote on December 23, 2022 at 5:18 AM

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HIPS!

sdec t1_j1d4nup wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:29 PM

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related: good to keep DC's Hypothermia Hotline in your cell phone: (202) 399-7093.

From DC's website: When calling, please include the time, the address or location of the sighting, and a description of the individual.

Flat_Cicada3854 t1_j1e3q1o wrote on December 23, 2022 at 5:04 PM

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Local mutual aid groups (look up your ward's) are using donations to buy tents, hand warmers, coats, etc

Kriegerian t1_j1en85e wrote on December 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM

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Georgetown Ministry Center