In 2021, there are reasons for hope. It is time to envision and pursue a path forward. We reject setting our goal posts at “back to normal” because too many people were suffering prior to the pandemic, and we know that the death toll and harm of the pandemic could have been lessened if a well-threaded safety net had been in place.
It’s Budget Season in DC! Here Are a Few Ways to Make Your Voice Heard.
With oversight hearings over and the Mayor set to release her proposed budget to the Council by May 27, it is time to sign up for budget hearings!
DC’s Approach to Homelessness: Lessons from 2020
With a significant infusion of federal dollars, a new understanding of the importance of housing as healthcare, and a commitment by DC Department of Human Services to undergo an analysis of the racial equity impact of its programs, now is the time to take these lessons to heart and make substantial changes to the status quo.
How well were you served in 2020? Here’s how to let DC Council know!
Here is a compilation of the information you need to provide your input to the DC Council on key government agencies, whether by submitting written testimony, participating in a virtual hearing, or leaving a voicemail with your thoughts.
In Their Memory
In their memory, we re-commit ourselves to the Legal Clinic’s important work to forge a more just and inclusive DC. We welcome your companionship on this journey.
Pro Bono: at the heart of our work for over 30 years
Three decades of volunteers’ continued dedication to our mission has made it possible for us to help tens of thousands of DC residents experiencing housing insecurity.