The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless is committed to creating a just and inclusive community for all residents of the District of Columbia. Their goal is to ensure that housing is recognized as a fundamental human right and that every individual and family has equal access to the resources they need to flourish. The Legal Clinic achieves this through a combination of community lawyering and advocacy.

Their experienced staff, along with a network of volunteer attorneys, provides comprehensive legal services at various intake sites across the District of Columbia. Their services focus on helping clients access essential resources such as housing, shelter, and life-saving services. In addition to their client work, the Legal Clinic actively engages in system reform efforts, policy advocacy, community education, and client engagement.

Their ultimate aim is to bring about long-term improvements in local and federal programs that benefit the low- and no-income community. By using the law as a tool for justice, the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless is making a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and poverty in the District of Columbia