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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What does political will to end homelessness in DC look like? Not this.
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Significant Progress on the Plan to Close DC General
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Rally To Increase Minimum Wage and Expand Paid Sick Days!
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Winter Plan Roundtable: Rough Season Ahead for Families and Youth
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Major Concerns With Winter Plan for Shelter
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Every Domestic Violence Survivor Deserves Safe Housing
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DC Must Plan a Way to Serve Minor Children on Freezing Nights
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TANF Increase Is Long Overdue
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DC Needs a Housing Reality Check
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Poverty Wages Hurt More Than Just Workers’ Wallets