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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The FY25 Budget: Disappointments and Disinvestments
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There is a Better Way to Clear Encampments: Housing
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End the Cliff: We Must Prevent 2,200 Families from Losing Housing
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2024 Funding and Reform Priorities
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Action Alert: Tell D.C. Council to Fund New Housing Vouchers in FY24 Budget!
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Mayor Bowser’s Budget Fails Unhoused D.C. Residents
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2023 Funding & Reform Priorities
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Join Tenant Advocates in Opposing Emergency Legislation to “Reform” DC Housing Authority Board
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Real Rapid Re-Housing Reform Is Finally Within DC’s Reach!
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Despite Strong Community Opposition, DC Elected Officials Segregate and Exclude Immigrants from Homeless Services