The Housing For All Campaign was launched by The Coalition in 2010 to engage the existing coalition members as well as the public to increase investments in affordable housing in Washington, DC. The Campaign came to an official close in 2020 with the onset of COVID-19.
A resilient, vibrant and thriving District includes access to decent, quality and affordable homes throughout all Wards, regardless of race, social status or income.
Who we are:
The Coalition is a membership association that leads nonprofit community development organizations in ensuring that residents with low and moderate incomes have housing and economic opportunities in neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia. The campaign was made up of the people who work at affordable housing nonprofits, people living in affordable housing, and concerned DC residents like you!
What we wanted:
1. Increased investment from the District government for a full continuum of affordable housing;
2. Common sense reforms to the rent control law in order to preserve affordable housing and protect tenants’ rights; and
3. Increased investment from the District government for comprehensive workforce development and supportive service programs that promote job readiness, financial stability, and wealth building.
What we did:
We educated, equipped and mobilized residents, allies and other advocates to speak on the holistic benefits of these programs; raised the voices of under-resourced communities to share their stories; and challenged government officials to take action.
What we’ve won:
Our campaign goal was to continue to increase the District government's investments in affordable housing, homeless prevention and workforce development, promoting racial and social justice throughout all District communities. We called on the Mayor and City Council to fully fund the Continuum of Housing, supportive programs and provide Housing for All. As a result of the Housing for All Campaign, in 2015, Mayor Bowser committed to a minimum of $100 Million into the Housing Production Trust Fund each year she was in office.
Why we continue to push for more:
Our communities continue to suffer from a lack of affordable housing. Over 8,300 people are homeless in DC. One in five DC households pay more than half their income in rent, many of them are our seniors. Homeownership, which would prevent displacement and help develop equity, is out of reach for most low and moderate income households. We need strong communities, which includes affordable housing.
For The Coalition, stable, affordable housing is a key component in creating a District where all residents are part of thriving, livable communities that are socially, racially, and economically just.
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