A Sunny but Cold day
The client is on the left. The volunteer is on the right. The weather was bitter cold but sunny. #atheistshelping
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Five Below
Five Below stores sell large carry-all bags made of light canvas for twenty-five cents. They are perfect for some people experiencing homelessness who must carry all of their belongings with them. #atheistshelping
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Guatemala
The man on the left is a volunteer. He helps us distribute hygiene items to people experiencing homelessness. The man on the right is homeless. He has a family and an apartment in Virginia, but he has been looking for work in Washington DC. He had been sleeping in his car for a week or…
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Homelessness in Maryland
Estimates vary, but one estimate purports that over 30,000 people experience homelessness in Maryland each year. Although Maryland is one of the nation’s wealthiest states, over 50% of impoverished Marylanders live in “deep poverty”, meaning that their annual income is less than half of the federally defined poverty level, driving homelessness. The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT)…
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Tiny Homes
As defined by the 2018 International Residential Code Appendix Q, a tiny house is ‘a dwelling unit with a maximum of 37 m2 (400 sq ft) of floor area, excluding lofts. Often synonymous with ‘micro-house, tiny homes are associated with cost-effective and simple living. Actually, providing housing of any type to people experiencing homelessness reduces…
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Homelessness up 53% in Montgomery County, survey finds
Homelessness is up on Montgomery County, MD. The official Point in Time Count was conducted on January 25, 2023. Hundreds of adults were surveyed. The results showed that homelessness had increased from 2022 in all the DMV, but the county with the greatest percent increase was Montgomery County. #atheistshelping
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Google Ad Grant Awarded to Atheists Helping the Homeless DC
Atheists Helping the Homeless DC recently received an Ad Grant from Google for Nonprofits. These grants can help raise awareness, attract donors, and recruit new volunteers using Google search ads. Google Ad Grants shows your message to people searching for nonprofits like yours. Each qualifying nonprofit has access to up to $10,000 per month in…
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90F and All Bundled Up
This woman visited us in August 2002. It was 90F. I asked her why she was wearing a sweatshirt in the heat. She told me that it was her only cold-weather clothing and she had no place to leave it for the summer. She explained that if she had a backpack, she could carry it rather…
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Pullover Hats for WInter
It is January, and our clients suffer from the cold. One donor provided 80 pullover caps. Hurray. #atheistshelping
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Volunteers
Our volunteers come in all sizes, shapes, and ages. Volunteers are always welcome at Humanists and Atheists Helping the Homeless, DC (HAHHDC). Our volunteers are from many faith and philosophical backgrounds. Volunteers can help in person or at a distance. We can use your help in many ways. Write to us: atheistshelping@gmail.com. #atheistshelping
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