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Monthly Archives: December 2012
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012!
2012 marks the first full year of N Street Village’s blog. What better way to look back on this year of blogging than by sharing the top 10 blog posts of the past year. Thanks to all of our followers … Continue reading
Posted in Clients and Residents, Events, Health and Wellness, Inspiration, Photo of the Week, Programs, Staff, Volunteerism
Tagged 2012, blog, D.C., John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, N Street Village, Recovery housing, Social media, Top 10 of 2012, Washington, Year-end review
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You Helped Pat
One night after being beaten and verbally assaulted one too many times, Pat finally got the confidence to leave her abusive boyfriend. With only the clothes on her back, Pat left – and for the first time in her life, … Continue reading
Holiday Event Brings Cheer and Empowerment to our Community
By Ilana Cookler, N Street Village Development Assistant It truly is the most wonderful time of the year – with holiday joy and cheer filling our community! On December 14th, N Street Village held yet another successful Gift for Mom’s event … Continue reading
Posted in Clients and Residents, Events
Tagged D.C., Gifts for Moms, holiday event, Homeless Women, N Street Village, Washington
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A Holiday Thank You
You are making a huge difference. Our staff is humbled by your commitment and is incredibly grateful for all you have done to help our city’s most vulnerable. To show you our gratitude, we wanted to tell you how much … Continue reading
Posted in Donations, Inspiration, Staff
Tagged Affordable housing, D.C., Eden House, families, Holiday Cheer, Homeless Women, housing, N Street Village, Poverty, thank you, Video, Washington
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Year-End Reflection from the Executive Director
As I reflect on the stories of healing and triumph that we witnessed among the women we serve at N Street Village this past year, to me the most memorable moments have been from our addiction recovery programs. For instance, … Continue reading
Posted in Case Management, Clients and Residents, Health and Wellness, Programs, Shelter and Housing
Tagged Christmas and holiday season, D.C., Drug detoxification, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Misty, N Street Village, recovery program, Schroeder Stribling, Washington, Washington Post
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Ilana’s In-Kind Corner | Share Warmth
Thanks to everyone who visited my last In-Kind Corner post and collected cold medication for our community. This past year, N Street Village served over 1,200 homeless and low-income women and we rely on donated items to serve our clients and … Continue reading
Posted in Clients and Residents, Donations
Tagged Homeless, Ilana Cookler, In-Kind Donations, in-kind giving, N Street Village, Shopping
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Holiday Staff Spotlight – Sangita Joshi
We would like to introduce you to N Street Village staff member Sangita Joshi. Sangita began working at N Street Village over 4 years ago as a Case Manager and later transitioned into the role of Crisis Care Specialist. On … Continue reading
Posted in Staff
Tagged N Street Village, community, Washington, D.C., Staff Spotlight, Christmas and holiday season, Holiday, Sangita Joshi, Christmas
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Photo of the Week
Posted in Photo of the Week, Staff
Tagged cube decor, D.C., Holiday Cheer, Kate Akalonu, N Street Village, social service agency, Tim Fretz, Washington
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From the Executive Director: A Founders’ Day Reflection
On December 2nd, our community gathered to celebrate 40 years of N Street Village serving our city’s most vulnerable. Following a service at Luther Place Memorial Church, Schroeder Stribling, N Street Village’s Executive Director, shared this welcome with over 100 … Continue reading