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Registration is now open for our Annual Conference! Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, for Beyond Barriers as we explore innovative approaches to economic mobility in the District

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Bob Pohlman Award

Do you know an outstanding local leader with at least 20 years of consistent service and leadership in DC’s community development field? Nominate them for the Bob Pohlman Award today! Nominations Close September 14th.

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Staff Column

From Adversary to Ally: How Partnership Powers Policy Change

After decades of working alongside residents, practitioners, and local leaders, The Coalition has seen firsthand what ignites deep impact and changes systems: sustained relationships built on mutual trust.

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DC Community Anchor Partnership

The DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP) is a collaborative committed to leveraging their operations to advance equitable economic development in the District of Columbia.

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DC Landlord Partnership Fund

The District of Columbia is facing a severe shortage of affordable housing and a shortage of landlords willing to lease affordable units to households with histories of homelessness.

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The Coalition (formerly CNHED)

We leverage our cross-sector network and convening power to advance innovative community economic development solutions that address the inequity of under-resourced communities in the District of Columbia.

We Listen.

We bring together practitioners, residents, elected officials and others to understand the challenges facing the field.

We Interpret.

We brainstorm comprehensive strategies to address these challenges inclusive of research, policy change, community engagement, and programmatic initiatives.

We Innovate.

We design and implement holistic, systems change solutions encompassing research, public policy, community engagement, capacity building, and high-impact initiatives.

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July 29, 2025

Staff Column | From Adversary to Ally: How Partnership Powers Policy Change

From Adversary to Ally: How Partnership Powers Policy Change

By Lamar Richards

In today’s fragmented landscape, it can feel like meaningful change is out of reach, especially for under-resourced communities and those who have historically been left out of decision-making conversations. However, after decades of working alongside residents, practitioners, and local leaders, The Coalition has seen firsthand what ignites deep impact and changes systems: sustained relationships built on mutual trust. When communities, practitioners, and policymakers work together, instead of in opposition, the path to meaningful change becomes clearer and more achievable.

Community Engagement Staff Column
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June 30, 2025

CVA Cohort III Graduates with 100% Completion Rate

The Coalition celebrates the graduation of 19 District residents from our Second Cohort of the Community Voices Academy!

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Upcoming Events

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August 27, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Housing Committee Meeting

Coordinating CNHED’s housing priorities across the Continuum of Housing and synthesizing information from all the housing-affiliated Working Groups and Projects.

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August 28, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Promoting community economic development as a pathway towards economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.

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