Category Archives: Programs

A Place of Her Own

Lavone was tired of living in a public shelter. She had to share space with other women and do everything—eat, shower, sleep—when somebody told her. She had no privacy and her personal property was not respected. But she was there … Continue reading

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“I Ain’t Gonna Let Being Homeless Get Me Down”

With these words, Lolita Mitchell’s deep voice resonated throughout Luther Place Memorial Church on a recent Sunday. Lolita, a resident of N Street Village’s Recovery Housing program, was leading N Street Village’s Ambassadors of Praise choir and Luther Place Memorial … Continue reading

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Kitchen Crash Reveal

“I want this new space to give the residents a hug when they walk in.” – Alison Victoria, DIY Network interior designer and host of Kitchen Crashers Since 2010, Scripps Networks Interactive, a lifestyle media company, has been a major … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Community Reflection – Words of Gratitude

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it seems like a perfect time to reflect on what individuals in our community are grateful for.  Here are some of the responses we received.  Let us know what you are thankful for this holiday … Continue reading

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Photo(s) of the Week

  A few weeks ago, we launched the “Why I Walk” campaign to raise awareness about our October 6th Help the Homeless Community Walk.  The campaign captures the portraits of our supporters and their reasons for walking to end homelessness. … Continue reading

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