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| UpdateOur Gratitude and Congratulations for the Alabama Ave/13th Street Coalition Members on their Vision for Housing Justice
This victory was made possible by a group of residents who refused to be marginalized and pushed out. Not only did they stay and fight, but they won. The Legal Clinic is honored to represent the Coalition and proud of our staff’s passionate and committed lawyering. Read more…
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| UpdateHistoric Housing Investments Present Opportunity to Make Real Progress in Ending Homelessness
These housing investments are large and potentially transformative, and we want to take a moment to talk about their potential impact on affordable housing and homelessness in DC as well as preview some next steps for advocacy. Read more…
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| UpdateAfter the first vote, what’s in the budget for housing and homelessness?
On July 20, the DC Council took its first vote on DC’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget, and we are looking ahead to the final vote on August 3. With the end of the FY22 budget season on the horizon, here is how our housing and homelessness priorities have fared in the budget process thus far. Read more…
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| UpdateDC’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. Read more…
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| UpdateDC Planning Practices Must Reflect Housing Justice
As DC Council takes up the Comprehensive Plan, it has an opportunity to engage boldly and courageously with land use policy and planning to address the affordable housing and homelessness crises. Read more…
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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. Read more…
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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. Read more…
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| UpdateTrue justice requires a disruption and deconstruction of systemic racism.
Black Lives Matter. The Legal Clinic stands with those throughout the country and in our community who are demanding change and striving to dismantle systems through which white supremacy runs deep. Read more…
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What’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 more…
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| UpdateWays 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 more…
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