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.
Advocacy Updates from the Legal Clinic
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What Did Mayor Bowser Put in FY23 Budget Towards Our Housing Priorities?
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Over 50 Organizations and Experts Demand That the DC Council Reform Rapid Re-housing
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Action Alert: It’s Past Time to Reform Rapid Re-housing!
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Legal Clinic Priorities for Funding and Reform in 2022
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DC Council Reduces Barriers to Rental Housing
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Action Alert: Pass Emergency Legislation to Stop Encampment Evictions!
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Our statement opposing the creation of “no camping zones” and continued violence against unhoused persons
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Council Must Prevent More Evictions and Protect Tenant Rights
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Action Alert: Tell DC Council to End Homelessness and Repair Public Housing!
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Our First Look: Did the Mayor Fund Our Housing and Homelessness Priorities?