Today, DC Emancipation Day, we commemorate the District’s important position as the first place where federal action freed enslaved Black people.
Every day individuals experiencing homelessness die from preventable and manageable diseases. Now, the connection between housing and healthcare is even more evident when one of the keys to staying healthy is staying at home.
There are many ways that DC residents can get career assistance from programs and services supported by the DC government. This document shows the various steps that a DC resident might take if they are looking for education, training, or need job search […]
Unfortunately, federal and local lawmakers excluded certain residents—including those who are undocumented or otherwise in the informal cash economy—from relief efforts that provide vital income assistance to help with bills and basic needs.
DC Council is poised to approve a second bill to lessen the harm—physically, emotionally, and economically—that coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing residents, businesses, and communities.
Many DC residents are jobless due to widespread efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), causing significant income loss that is threatening economic and housing stability for many.
To ensure that the District’s crisis responses promote educational equity and give students and their families the proper support they need, education leaders should consider the following
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is wreaking havoc on the District’s economy, leading to a spike in joblessness and health and human service needs. DC’s Department of Employment Services’ (DOES) daily raw count of unemployment insurance (UI) claims have spiked by […]
DC is receiving $495 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for calendar year 2020, while each of the 50 states is receiving at least $1.25 billion.
We’re excited to introduce you to DCFPI’s new affordable housing and workforce development policy analyst, Eliana Golding!
