BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

We all care about DC. Together, we can keep DC strong by making sure all of our neighbors have safe and stable housing they can afford.

Let us know how you’re getting involved using the hashtag #EndHomelessnessDC.

Educate
Be part of the conversation about ending homelessness in your neighborhood.

Residents and Community Partners:

Sign up to stay informed about the Partnership.
View our resources to learn about the root causes of homelessness and the lived experiences of our neighbors who’ve experienced homelessness.
Familiarize yourself with proven strategies and solutions for ending homelessness, such as Housing First and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Understand the District’s strategies – Homeward DC and Solid Foundations.
Read Street Sense, a nonprofit newspaper focusing on homelessness and poverty in DC, which is produced and sold by people experiencing homelessness.
See what others in the community think about homelessness.
Educate your friends, colleagues and family by sharing what you learn about homelessness. Use the hashtag #EndHomelessnessDC.

Corporate Partners, Donors, and Funders:

Participate in our donor education series to hear from experts on topics such as applying a racial equity lens, family homelessness, chronic homelessness and more.

Participate
Share your time and talent with local organizations working to end homelessness.

Residents and Community Partners:

Connect with nonprofits providing our neighbors with critical support and services. Ask them if they need volunteers, board members, or other products and services (updated technology, communications support, etc.) you can provide. Here are some nonprofits to consider: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington, Coalition for the Homeless, Community of Hope, Miriam’s Kitchen, N Street Village, SMYAL, Thrive DC, and Unity Health Care.

Corporate Partners, Donors, and Funders:

Take part in site visits to local nonprofits addressing homelessness and housing related issues. The Community Foundation offers its donors and corporate partners the opportunity to visit dozens of nonprofits throughout the year. Contact us to learn more.
Engage your employees in the solution by organizing volunteer events or giving employees paid time off to volunteer. The Community Foundation can help with developing your company’s employee giving and engagement program. Here’s one example.
Adjust your hiring practices to make them more inclusive for potential applicants. This could be as simple as not requiring an address on a job application or providing internships, apprenticeships and training to help aspiring applicants get a foot in the door.

advocate
Speak up for your neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.

Residents and Community Partners:

Get involved in advocacy initiatives such as the Way Home Campaign, Fair Budget Coalition, DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and DC Action.
Speak out at community hearings, call your representative, and tell other public officials that funding homeless services and affordable housing matters to you. Let them know you want real solutions in your neighborhood.

Corporate Partners, Donors, and Funders:

Call your local representatives and speak out at community meetings such as Council, zoning or other hearings to make the business case for more funding for homeless services and affordable housing.
Write articles, op-eds or letters to the editor to share your commitment to and investments in addressing homelessness and affordable housing.

DonateInvest in solutions to end homelessness.

Residents and Community Partners:

Support the Partnership to End Homelessness Grantmaking Fund. Visit our Donation Page to learn more.
Give directly to local organizations working to end homelessness in DC.

Corporate Partners, Donors, and Funders:

Speak with us about how your business can invest in solutions, including our grantmaking fund and affordable housing initiative.
Consider donating your products or services to build the capacity of nonprofit providers helping clients exit homelessness. Nonprofits often need help with business or communications planning, research assistance, updating technology or software, and more.
Offer your employees a way to support the Partnership by adding it as an option to your employee giving program via voluntary payroll deductions.