The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region

In today’s rundown: Is welfare working?  It could face an overhaul this year.  |  A man who went from living outside for 40 years to an apartment of his own tells local officials why it’s important to continue to fund programs that help the homeless.  |  Nominations are still being accepted for National Capital Philanthropy Day.

— Is welfare working?  Federal officials are taking a look at the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which, in some states, has not seen a significant increase in caseloads despite rising unemployment.  Congress and the Obama administration are considering changes to the welfare program as it comes up for renewal this year.  Click here for more details.

— A northern Virginia man recently stood before the Prince William County Board of Supervisors and told them about the importance of programs that aid the homeless.  J.D. Glass had been a homeless alcoholic for nearly 40 years before he reached out for help.  When he arrived at a Woodbridge shelter doctors thought he only had a couple of days to live.  Still alive and living in his own apartment, J.D. told the Board of Supervisors how critical it was that they not cut funding to programs that help people like him.  Click here to read more of his story.

— There’s still time to nominate a person or organization for a National Capital Philanthropy Day award.  Nominations must be in by April 30th.  Click here for more.

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