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Who make up the majority of the homeless population?
Families
100
What do DC residents see as the biggest health issue facing the city?
What is HIV/AIDS?
100
What is a food desert?
Food deserts are defined as parts of the country lacking fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods, usually found in impoverished areas. This is largely due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers' markets, and healthy food providers.
100
What is the DC graduation rate?
What is 62%
100
What is the Residence Act of 1790?
Made DC the US capital
200
How many people are homeless on any given night in DC?
What is 8,000
200
What is the overall HIV rate in DC?
What is 2.7%
200
How does the DC public school system help with food?
Provides free breakfast/lunch
200
What is a charter school?
A charter school is a school that receives public funding but operates independently of the established public school system in which it is located.
200
What were the DC riots of 1968?
Riots after the death of MLK Jr. that sparked racial tensions and caused chaos in the city
300
What counts as homeless?
Completely unsheltered- streets Transitional Housing Emergency Shelters Couch Surfing
300
How does DC rank in terms of national poverty rate?
6th
300
How much money do food stamps provide/meal?
$1.38
300
What is Headstart?
Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families through agencies in their local community.
300
What did the 23rd Amendment do?
Gave DC a vote in electoral college
400
What is the process for obtaining transitional housing?
- application/essay - psychological assessment - drug test - interviews -proof of homelessness
400
How many DC residents live in extreme poverty?
1 in 9
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Of the city's 43 full service grocery stores, how many are located east of the Anacostia River? (as of 2013)
What is 7.
400
Who is the best CBC guide?
Sara
400
What is Chocolate City?
Name of DC starting in 1970 when 7 in 10 people were black