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 Council’s Proposed “Fix” Will Increase Rent Arrears and Evictions
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Action Alert: Oppose Emergency Bill that Narrows Access to ERAP and Increases Evictions, Harming Both DC Tenants and Landlords
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Open Letter to Mayor Bowser: Keep Families Housed Until They Transfer to Permanent Housing Programs
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Rapid Rehousing: What Happened and What’s Next?
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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