On Monday, April 29th, CNHED successfully revived its Annual Advocacy Day. We were thrilled to reintroduce our traditional in-person advocacy engagement for the FY2025 budget season. CNHED members and advocates gathered in person to passionately urge the DC Council to prioritize affordable housing and community economic development programs in the FY2025 budget. Our goal is to secure funding for critical programs that will greatly benefit the under-resourced communities in the District.
CNHED is reaffirming our dedication to empowering and amplifying the voices of the community through our budget advocacy process this year. It is crucial for allies, advocates, and community members to remain vigilant and visible in advocating for a budget that truly represents the active involvement of all of DC.
We understand the difficulties faced by residents and businesses in the District during this budget year, and we are committed to working together to bring about change in the future. Below are CNHED’s recommendations for the FY25 Budget, which shed light on the importance of each program, the overall necessity, and the rationale behind the proposed budget figures. Our primary focus is to enhance program design, implement process improvements, and address historical injustices to benefit the underserved residents of the District.