Community Engagement

Comprehensive, systems-level change is impossible without the contributions of those impacted most by policies and programs. That’s why The Coalition is committed to ensuring that resident perspectives and those with lived experiences are not excluded from decision-making spaces.

Our approach to community engagement is grounded in the belief that residents and community leaders have power. We aim to serve as their partners as they work to cultivate and strengthen that power into grassroots leaders, resident liaisons, and champions for issues that impact their community the most.

To learn more about our policy priorities and working groups, visit our Housing Advocacy page and our Economic Development Advocacy page.

Community Voices Academy

The Community Voices Academy (CVA) is The Coalition‘s premier advocacy and policy engagement training program for District residents with lived experiences. The CVA is designed to structurally and systematically uplift the voices and perspectives of under-represented residents with lived experiences surrounding affordable housing, supportive services, and/or workforce development training and programs.

Resident Engagement Network

The Resident Engagement Network is a hands-on, rewards-based resident engagement and advocacy training initiative connecting DC residents with advocacy, policy, and community engagement experts.

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