“Moving from congregate shelters to private rooms needs to happen NOW to save lives!”
Since we sent out our letter to the Mayor on April 24, 115 more people have tested positive and 3 more people have died, bringing the total numbers to 260 who have tested positive and 12 who have died. There is still no universal testing.
read moreCoronavirus is Devastating the Homeless Community: DC Must Pivot Quickly to Save Lives
DC must act immediately to protect the lives of its vulnerable communities. DC must also further its expressed commitment to racial justice by creating and maintaining housing that is deeply affordable for those who need it to survive here, now and post-pandemic.
read moreWhat’s Going on with Housing and Homelessness in DC During the Public Health Emergency?
On April 7, DC Council voted on supplemental emergency legislation on the COVID-19 public health emergency. We’ve updated this post to include information on what was passed in that legislation.
read moreWays To Help & Ways to Get Help During COVID-19
We’re doing our best to stay on top of the many resources available to help people get through the COVID-19 crisis. Check this post for information on both how to get help and how to help.
read moreCoalition Urges DC to Expand Protections for Low-Income Residents During Public Health Emergency
4/2/20 Update: Check out our new blog and a new advocacy letter for the next round of emergency legislation. The undersigned organizations sent the below letter to the Mayor and DC Council Friday afternoon. The DC Council will consider emergency legislation on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 to support DC residents and businesses during the COVID-19 public health emergency. If your organization would like to sign onto this letter, please contact joanna@jufj.org. This post will be updated periodically as we receive new sign-ons. Friday, March 13,...
read moreCOVID-19 Updates from the Legal Clinic
We will update this post with information about how to access Legal Clinic services, as well as ways to support neighbors and community partners during this rapidly evolving situation.
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