Support Nearly 3,000 Homeless Women in DC

Since November 2015, 248 donors have raised over $73,441 to support homeless and low-income women in Washington, DC. People experience homelessness for all sorts of reasons; lack of affordable housing, medical emergencies, job loss, mental health concerns or the death of a loved one.

Ms. Angela shares her story with you in her own words.

"I am grateful for the experience and opportunities I was given by N Street Village. 

I was first introduced to N Street Village in 2017 when I came to D.C. from Kansas City. For 15 years, I struggled with drug addiction and homelessness. After several days sleeping in the bus station, I met a stranger who took me to the Patricia Handy Place for Women emergency shelter.

Coming to the shelter was one of the best things that has happened to me. I knew they could help me get back on track.

While at the emergency shelter, I took volunteer-hosted classes, including knitting and poetry. I accessed medical services through the Village’s partnership with Unity Health, and worked with staff to complete the housing application survey. Eventually, I moved into Miriam’s House.

I felt blessed to finally have the opportunity to move into housing, and I’m grateful for the program staff that helped me along the way.

I went back to school and received a continuing ed certificate in nursing. With the help of the MARJ & MAK Vocational Center, I applied for debt relief from past student loans and gained needed computer skills. Today, I am excited to start a new career, and I hope to one day own my own apartment.

You must work for what you want. The Village gave me the tools, but it was on me to use those tools to get where I want to be in life."