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Resident urges investigation of shelter operations at RPC and oversight of Path Forward

Arlington County Board · October 19, 2025
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A public commenter asked the Arlington County Board to investigate alleged mistreatment, misused donations and insufficient training among staff at shelters operated by Path Forward, citing a personal dismissal from RPC and urging involvement of the county and DHS to strengthen oversight and client protections.

Otto Washington, a public commenter, urged the Arlington County Board to investigate alleged mistreatment and weak oversight at the Residential Program Center (RPC), which he said is operated by Path Forward. Washington recounted personal experience of being dismissed from RPC after requesting assistance and alleged instances of donations intended for clients being taken,…

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