Posts by Maia Brown — Street Sense Media

Maia Brown is a writer and graphic designer from Annapolis, MD. She is currently a sophomore at Northwestern University studying journalism, sociology, and design. As a Black, queer woman, her dream is to write pieces that help marginalized communities. Outside of her communications work, Maia is passionate about roller coasters, 80s movies, and breakfast food.

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  A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working

  HousingBy Maia Brown (Street Sense Media) September 9, 2019 2

  Launched in September of 2017, DC Flex was developed by the DC Department of Human Services and Capital Area Asset Builders as an individualized housing assistance strategy. The program provides families living in apartments in the District with a subsidy that can be used to assist with rental payments or other household needs.  Keep reading…