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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ACTION ALERT: Call or Email Your Councilmember on Monday, December 20, 2010, Tell Them to Vote “NO” on The Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2010 (B18-1059)
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Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2010 Will Harm DC Residents, Increase Financial and Administrative Burdens, and is Legally Unsound
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Voting “No”…
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Alert: Vote on Winter Plan for Hypothermia Season Will Be On 10/26
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Update on Bill 18-1059
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Thank You For Speaking Out…Your Voices Have Been Heard!
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ACTION ALERT: Emergency Legislation Up Tomorrow Will Put DC Residents At Risk of Death This Winter!
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Criminalization of Homelessness
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A Victory on the Landlord/Tenant Front – But Still a Long Way to Go