Impact

At The Coalition, we believe that progress is most powerful when it’s rooted in people and place.

Every day, our work helps build stronger communities, more resilient small businesses, more stable housing, and expanded pathways to opportunity. From individual entrepreneurs to entire neighborhoods, the stories below showcase how our programs bring about real, measurable change. We’re proud to work in partnership with community-based organizations, public leaders, and residents to make that change happen, together.

Every success is a step toward a more vibrant and thriving DC.

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Impact Spotlight

“I am a huge fan of DCAP and what they have accomplished. The impact they are having on the community is remarkable.”

When The Coalition began forming its DC Community Anchor Partnership (DCAP) in 2017, Children’s National Hospital’s government affairs team quickly recognized the alignment with their internal values. They introduced the initiative to supply chain leadership, and Ashley E. Wilson, MHSA, Executive Director of Supply Chain Services, has been engaged ever since.

Hear The Story of Children's National Hospital

Policy in Action

Behind every story is a push for deep, meaningful systems change. From affordable housing preservation and protections to small business policy and workforce programs, we advocate for economic mobility at scale.

Housing Successes

We’re helping residents stay rooted in their communities by preserving affordable housing, expanding pathways to home stability, and fighting for the wrap-around services that support them along the way.

Small Business Spotlights

DC’s small businesses are the heart of DC. Through targeted support, access to capital, technical assistance, and trusted relationships, we help create the conditions for long-term growth and resilience. We’re building an ecosystem where small businesses don’t just survive, they thrive

Cultivating New Champions

Lasting change is impossible without the voices of those most affected by policies and programs. The Coalition centers resident perspectives and lived experience in decision-making. Through our community engagement programs, we partner with residents to strengthen their voices, build connections, and empower them as advocates for the issues that matter most in their communities.

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