Overview
While much of the work of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless occurs in response to threats of harm against people experiencing housing, economic, and racial injustice in D.C., we are committed to engaging in systemic advocacy that addresses the fundamental issues and impacts of housing unaffordability, discrimination, racial injustice, and lack of local resources on efforts to ending homelessness.
We work towards achieving racial and economic injustice in D.C. by improving funding, policies, laws, and regulations that govern agencies and programs that impact our client community.
We build power with and for D.C. residents experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and poverty.
Get Involved
If you are a community member who has experienced homelessness or housing insecurity in Washington, D.C. and want to learn about opportunities to make your voice heard, please email us at communityengagement@legalclinic.org.
Advocacy Updates from the Legal Clinic
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D.C. Elected Leaders Are Failing Unhoused Residents, But That Can Change With Your Help!
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The Mayor’s Budget is a Regressive Proposal Beyond Any Reasonable Fear of Federal Intervention
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2025 Funding and Reform Priorities: D.C. Must Choose to Support Its People
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Statement on D.C. Encampments: Destroying Communities Will Not Make D.C. Great
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DC Council’s Proposed “Fix” Will Increase Rent Arrears and Evictions
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Action Alert: Oppose Emergency Bill that Narrows Access to ERAP and Increases Evictions, Harming Both DC Tenants and Landlords
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Open Letter to Mayor Bowser: Keep Families Housed Until They Transfer to Permanent Housing Programs
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Rapid Rehousing: What Happened and What’s Next?
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The FY25 Budget: Disappointments and Disinvestments
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There is a Better Way to Clear Encampments: Housing