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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We Need Fair Budget Coalition’s Work Now More Than Ever
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Mayor Bowser Has a Critical Campaign Promise Left to Keep
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The Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018: Needs More Dignity
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In the Midst of an Affordable Housing Crisis, DC Must Reduce the Trauma of Eviction
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Amp Up and Show Up Friday: Demand Mayor Bowser #StopDCGDemo
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The Latest on #StopDCGDemo: Keep the Pressure Up as Lead Findings Pause Demolition of Building 9
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Why not just wait until the kids are gone, Ms. Mayor?
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Stop Demolition At DC General Campus Until After Families Leave!
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The Down and Dirty on DC General
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DC Council, We Urge You to Vote ‘Yes’ on the D.C. General Resident Relocation Emergency Act of 2018