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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“Major Challenges, Major Problems, Major Questions” At Winter Roundtable on Shelter
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Ask The Mayor To Ignite His Natitude For Homeless Families!
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Take Ten Seconds To Fight For DC Residents Who Are Hurting!
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With a $140 Million Surplus for DC, There’s No Excuse For Leaving People on the Street!
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Is the DC Government Broken? Mary Brown Says “Yes”.
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DC’s Response to Homeless Families: “We Are Not in a Position” to Give You Shelter
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Councilmember Graham to Mayor Gray: Use Some of This Extra $14 Million We Found to Help Homeless Families!!
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DC Kids Are Sleeping on the Street While Shelter and Housing Go Unused!
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Crisis Averted for Thousands of DC’s Low-Income Families
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Back to School: How Do You Do Homework Without a Home?