THE WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR

THE WASHINGTON LEGAL CLINIC FOR The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless is a legal services organization that specializes in the unique legal needs of people experiencing homelessness and poverty, and advocates for solutions to homelessness and housing insecurity in Washington, D.C. Get Legal Help D.C. Residents Deserve Homes, Not Harassment Campaign Announcement: New Legal Monitor Program! Get Involved Advocate for Change Volunteer Resources Donate “Many of us believe that having a home is so inextricably linked with our humanity that there is no excuse for failing to ensure that everyone in our community has a home.” Read our blog now Read the rest of our end of year blog, “Home for the Holidays and Beyond” as we reflect on our 2025. The FY26 Budget: Another Year, Another Disappointment On July 28, D.C.’s FY 2026 budget process concluded. From the start, the budget season was riddled with delays and extensions caused by a series of local and congressional budget actions. Unfortunately, the mayor’s proposed budget left much to be desired. Once again, it underfunded or failed to fund critical housing resources and programs within the Department of Human Services (DHS), setting up another fiscal year in which D.C.’s lowest-income residents have to split inequitable investments. Read more… Support Our Work We are grateful for your partnership to make justice a reality for those who face the struggle and injustice of housing insecurity and homelessness. You make this work possible. We receive no government funding and depend on the support of individual donors like you. Contribute Today