So Others Might Eat

SOME Opens Roberts Residences, A New Affordable Housing Building In Northeast Washington

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Friday, October 13, 2023

The 92,000 square-foot, 15-story building, now the tallest in Ward 5, stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to provide affordable, high-quality housing to underserved residents in the nation's capital.

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  • The 92,000 square-foot, 15-story building, now the tallest in Ward 5, stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to provide affordable, high-quality housing to underserved residents in the nation's capital.
  • "Today, with the unveiling of Roberts Residences, we are not just celebrating a building.
  • “This building also reflects a shared achievement, made possible through the steadfast commitment of partners such as the Department of Housing and Community Development and the D.C. Housing Finance Agency.
  • At DCHFA, it's a privilege to continue to work with them and we look forward to doing so much more.”

Capital Hilton Kicks Off The Holiday Season By Helping Those In Need Within The DC Community

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, guests at Capital Hilton can get in the holiday spirit and share their sentiments with those in need within the DC community through local organization partnerships and special holiday activities.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, guests at Capital Hilton can get in the holiday spirit and share their sentiments with those in need within the DC community through local organization partnerships and special holiday activities.
  • "The holidays are all about coming together and doing something special for the people you care about," said Paolo Pedrazzini, General Manager, Capital Hilton.
  • Guests are encouraged to write a letter sharing their holiday spirit with someone in need, which will be included in a care-package donated to SOME.
  • Throughout December, Capital Hilton will present a holiday themed pop-up dining experience in the Statler Lounge.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Announces Capability To Accept Cryptocurrencies Donations

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.

Key Points: 
  • The Giving Block is a donation platform for nonprofits to accept cryptocurrency through their existing websites.
  • The Giving Block cites that SOME is one of the first D.C.-based, human services organizations exclusively focused on those affected by homelessness and poverty issues, to begin accepting cryptocurrencies.
  • This new donation method enables SOME's supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax-efficient way.
  • The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax-deductible on the donor's tax returns.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Officially Opens Karin House To Provide Safe, Dignified Housing To 40 Seniors In Ward 4 On The Historic Walter Reed Campus

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

This property will provide 40 seniors with newly renovated apartments on the historic Walter Reed campus in Washington, D.C. Karin House will offer efficiency units for older adults who earn no more than 30% family median income (FMI).

Key Points: 
  • This property will provide 40 seniors with newly renovated apartments on the historic Walter Reed campus in Washington, D.C. Karin House will offer efficiency units for older adults who earn no more than 30% family median income (FMI).
  • Karin House is aligned with Mayor Bowser's and SOME's shared goal for the equitable distribution of affordable housing throughout the city.
  • SOME believes that affordable housing and supportive programs improve the economic status of residents, revitalize neighborhoods, and stabilize lives.
  • SOME is proud to continue to expand its affordable housing portfolio into Northwest DC, making these vibrant neighborhoods accessible for those experiencing extreme poverty.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) Preserves Much Needed Affordable Housing in Logan Circle

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 7, 2021

"No effort to reduce homelessness can be successful in the long term without increased resources for affordable housing," said Ralph Boyd, President and CEO of SOME.

Key Points: 
  • "No effort to reduce homelessness can be successful in the long term without increased resources for affordable housing," said Ralph Boyd, President and CEO of SOME.
  • "At SOME, we believe that affordable housing and supportive programs improve the economic status of residents, revitalize neighborhoods and stabilize lives.
  • SOME opened its first transitional housing program in 1986, its first long-term affordable housing program in 1989 and now operates 1,100 units of supportive-service, affordable housing for families and single adults experiencing homelessness and poverty.
  • In 2005, recognizing the great need in DC for the creation of affordable housing SOME launched its Affordable Housing Development Initiative with a goal of creating 1,000 new units of housing.