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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No worries, pp.[b] Every shelter checks for residency.[/b]..especially for families. DC, MD and VA all check for residency. They also collaborate on a regional level.

It's a myth that homeless people are "from someplace else." [/quote]

Wait.  If these people are homeless, how can they have “residency?"[/quote]

Their last address was in DC, they've paid taxes, utilities, drivers license, etc.

Duh. [/quote]

Then, why don't they go live close to their last known address, where someone is more likely to know them and help?

Duh[/quote]

???

They go to whichever housing program in their jurisdiction can accommodate them. Duh.

The mayor should be commended for dedicating resources to addressing homelessness. Her approach will actually save money in the long run. Her approach is also the commonly accepted best practice with the best shot at yielding your results. If you can set your fear and racism aside, you'd realize that.

DC is actually poised to make great strides in addressing homelessness with Laura Zeilinger, the former head of the USICH, at the helm. [/quote]

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