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We Need Fair Budget Coalition’s Work Now More Than Ever
If you believe, like we do, in the power of people’s stories and the importance of their voice, we hope you will consider responding to Fair Budget’s campaign to ensure that this community engagement work will continue. Read more…
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Mayor Bowser Has a Critical Campaign Promise Left to Keep
We reflect on the fact that closing DC General was never the only, or even the most important, promise Mayor Bowser made to families experiencing homelessness. Only when all DC families have safe and secure housing will DC have ended family homelessness. Read more…
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The Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018: Needs More Dignity
We are asking the Housing Committee to make critical changes before marking up the bill, and to commit to a longer process to figure out the best way to store people’s belongings after an eviction if they can’t gather them within the required window. Read more…
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In the Midst of an Affordable Housing Crisis, DC Must Reduce the Trauma of Eviction
DC now has an opportunity to thoughtfully meet the real needs of small or nonprofit landlords while not subsidizing the business of eviction for larger, high profit landlords. Read more…
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| AdvocacyAmp Up and Show Up Friday: Demand Mayor Bowser #StopDCGDemo
Join us Friday (8/31) to tell the Mayor that the health and lives of DC General families are worth more than whatever pressure is propelling the Mayor forward. Read more…
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| AdvocacyThe Latest on #StopDCGDemo: Keep the Pressure Up as Lead Findings Pause Demolition of Building 9
The exterior demolition of Building 9 has briefly stopped after unsafe levels of lead were found in the ground just outside the building, but the Bowser Administration has not yet agreed to stop the demolition until the families are all gone. Read more…
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Why not just wait until the kids are gone, Ms. Mayor?
We’ve dropped off the first round of signatures (550 individuals, 30 orgs!) to the office of the Mayor. We’re collecting signatures through Monday, so please still sign on and spread the word! Read more…
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Stop Demolition At DC General Campus Until After Families Leave!
We are asking you to take action TODAY to stop Mayor Bowser from knocking down a building that we know contained lead and asbestos until all the families living at DC General have moved out. Read more…
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The Down and Dirty on DC General
Legal Clinic attorney Amber Harding recaps the latest on emergency legislation introduced regarding plans to shutter DC General, just before DC Council entered summer recess. Read more…
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| Advocacy
DC Council, We Urge You to Vote ‘Yes’ on the D.C. General Resident Relocation Emergency Act of 2018
We support the closure of DC General, but only if it is done in a way that improves the conditions that families live in and ensures that there is enough shelter for all who need it. Read more…
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