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
Advocates to D.C. Council: Bowser’s Budget is a Step in the Right Direction But Does Not Meet 75% of the Need for Homeless Services
Street Sense Media • May 2, 2018 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Revenue & Budget
In The News
Bowser’s Budget Proposal Includes Record Funding for Homeless Services But Neglects Lowest-Income Residents
Street Sense Media • April 18, 2018 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
Testimony
Testimony of Kate Coventry At the Budget Oversight Hearing on the DC Department of Human Services
By Kate Coventry • April 12, 2018 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness / Income & Poverty / TANF & Income Support
Latest on this Issue
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
Report
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 4, 2023 • Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness / Homelessness
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