Homelessness should be brief, rare, and nonrecurring.
DC has made record investments in homelessness services in recent years, but it is still not enough. DCFPI works on issues along the homelessness services continuum—from access to shelters to funding for programs such as Permanent Supportive Housing and Targeted Affordable Housing.
Featured Publications & Resources
Blog
Mayor Bowser Can and Should Continue Helping DC Residents Pay Rent and Utility Bills
By Emily Gallo • November 10, 2021 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Income & Poverty
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry at the Performance Oversight Hearing on the Interagency Council on Homelessness
By Kate Coventry • March 1, 2021 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Blog
Remembering Our Neighbors Who Died While Homeless
By Kate Coventry • December 19, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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In The News
Bowser kicks off budget season with a proposal focusing on housing and public safety
Street Sense Media • April 13, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of at the Budget Oversight Hearing on the Department of Human Services
By Kate Coventry • March 31, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony at the Budget Oversight Roundtable on the Department of General Services
By Kate Coventry • March 31, 2022 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
