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
In The News
From evictions to deaths, a look back at media coverage of homelessness in the District over the past year
DC Line • October 15, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
In The News
A national group of mayors is pushing for a guaranteed income, but without leadership from DC
Street Sense Media • October 15, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Report
What’s In the Approved Fiscal Year 2021 Budget for Homeless Services?
By Kate Coventry • October 2, 2020 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
Latest on this Issue
Testimony
Delays in Implementation of Housing Vouchers Need to Be Addressed
By Kate Coventry • March 13, 2025 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Videos
Video: How DC Can Become the First Major City to End Chronic Homelessness
By DC Fiscal Policy Institute • September 28, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Fact Sheets
Summary: Bringing It All Home: How DC Can Become the First Major City to End Chronic Homelessness and Provide Higher-Quality Services
By Kate Coventry • April 5, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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