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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Envisioning a Path Forward: Budget and Legislative Priorities
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It’s Budget Season in DC! Here Are a Few Ways to Make Your Voice Heard.
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How well were you served in 2020? Here’s how to let DC Council know!
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Ghosts, Goblins, & Displacement
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Council Cuts Health and Human Services to Reverse Advertising Tax in Final Budget Vote
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DC Budget Update: Affordable Housing and Homelessness
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Love DC. Love the People.
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“Moving from congregate shelters to private rooms needs to happen NOW to save lives!”
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Coronavirus is Devastating the Homeless Community: DC Must Pivot Quickly to Save Lives
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Coalition Urges DC to Expand Protections for Low-Income Residents During Public Health Emergency