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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Tell the DC Council to “Listen Up” and Save Homeless Services, IDA and TANF!
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Call Your Council Members: Tell Them “Don’t Decimate Homeless Services!”
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DC Government to Close 50% of Shelter Units for Homeless Families Due to Budget Shortfall
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Interim Disability Assistance at Risk: A DCFPI Video
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Call the Mayor Today, Tell Him to Invest in Vital Safety Net Services!
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Take Mayor Gray’s Budget Priority Survey!
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“Where Do We Go When the Shelter Closes?”
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Mother Told to Leave DC or Give Kids Up – A Follow Up
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Homeless Mom Given Tough Choice: Leave DC or Place Children in Foster Care
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DC Council Votes to Leave Families Out In the Cold, 9-4