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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DC Has A Severe Housing Crisis NOW: FY14 Budget Must Invest In Today As Well As Tomorrow
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Take Action! Tell DC Leaders to Use the Budget to Meet Basic Human Needs
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Recommendations for $100 Million Investment in Affordable Housing
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Families and Councilmembers at Shelter Hearing Agree: “DC Needs More Affordable Housing!”
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The Crisis of Family Homelessness in DC: What You Can Do
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1800 Homeless Children In D.C., And We Care
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What Does the Mayor’s $100 Million Investment in Affordable Housing Mean for DC’s Homeless Residents?
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DC Banks $417 Million While Residents Suffer
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Getting to Zero: Why DC Must Implement A Right to Housing for People with HIV/AIDS
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What Will Mayor Gray’s Housing Legacy Be?