Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Can They Do That? Your Shelter Rights Under the D.C. Homeless Services Reform Act
This resource explains your rights while living in shelter.
Emergency Shelter for Families in D.C.
Information for families with children about accessing shelters in D.C.
Emergency Shelter for Individuals in D.C.
Information for individuals (single adults) about accessing shelters in the District of Columbia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Basic information about the housing voucher program (also known as Section 8).
VA Programs for Homeless Veterans
Information about the services available to homeless veterans, including prevention, housing support, treatment, and employment/job training.
What to Do If You've Been Denied Shelter or Asked to Leave a Shelter
Shelters that receive money from the District government through the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness must follow certain legal rules if they deny or end shelter services. This information is designed to help you if you have: 1) tried to get into a Partnership-funded shelter and been denied or 2) been told that you must leave a Partnership-funded shelter. At any step in this process, you may be represented by a lawyer. A good place to start looking for one is the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Their phone number is: (202) 328-5500.
Who Do I Call If I Have a Problem in Shelter?
This resource provides information on who to contact if you have a problem while staying in a shelter.
Can They Do That? Your Shelter Rights Under the D.C. Homeless Services Reform Act
This resource explains your rights while living in shelter.
Emergency Shelter for Families in D.C.
Information for families with children about accessing shelters in D.C.
Emergency Shelter for Individuals in D.C.
Information for individuals (single adults) about accessing shelters in the District of Columbia.
Finding Shelter in Cold Weather
Information on how to find shelter on "hypothermia nights" when the weather is very cold.
What to Do If You've Been Denied Shelter or Asked to Leave a Shelter
Shelters that receive money from the District government through the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness must follow certain legal rules if they deny or end shelter services. This information is designed to help you if you have: 1) tried to get into a Partnership-funded shelter and been denied or 2) been told that you must leave a Partnership-funded shelter. At any step in this process, you may be represented by a lawyer. A good place to start looking for one is the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless. Their phone number is: (202) 328-5500.
Who Do I Call If I Have a Problem in Shelter?
This resource provides information on who to contact if you have a problem while staying in a shelter.
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Basic information about the housing voucher program (also known as Section 8).
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
VA Programs for Homeless Veterans
Information about the services available to homeless veterans, including prevention, housing support, treatment, and employment/job training.
