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.
Reach Out to Elected Officials
If you would like to reach out directly to your locally-elected mayor and D.C. Council members, as well as their constituent services staff, you can use this form to send one email to all of them.
Advocacy Updates from the Legal Clinic
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Budget Vote Tomorrow: All Eyes on Funding for Housing, TANF
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Tenant Town Hall Recap: No More Mold
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DC Residents Fill City Hall Outside of Closed-Door Budget Negotiations
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A Mother’s Day Wish From Kids To DC Council: “Please help my mom and me get a home”
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Action Alert: Tell the Council To Invest In Affordable Housing and Say No To HSRA Amendments!
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Mayor’s Proposal Will Allow Guns in Shelter. It’s Time for a Cease-Fire.
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Nearly 200 Organizations Urge Mayor Gray to Withdraw Significant Shelter and Housing Law Changes from the Budget
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Is Mayor Gray Banking on Kids Living on the Street?
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End Homelessness for Every DC Resident with HIV/AIDS: a Sound Investment and the Right thing to Do
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A Punitive Response to the Crisis of Family Homelessness