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Statement of Principles

Supporters of the The Way Home believe that:

  • All people deserve a safe and affordable place to call home
  • Housing allows people to live with dignity and thrive
  • D.C. has the resources, creativity, and ability to end chronic homelessness
  • Ending chronic homelessness is a vital step towards ending all homelessness in our community

THE SOLUTION

National leaders and experts agree:

  • Housing is the solution to ending chronic homelessness and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) using the Housing First model is the most effective intervention for people experiencing homelessness the longest.
  • Access to housing should be available without barriers like sobriety requirements or participation in health or mental health treatment. Safe and affordable housing provides the stability a person needs to successfully address health, mental health, substance abuse, and other goals.
  • Prioritization is key to success. We must prioritize people who are the most vulnerable to ensure that those who need housing most get housing first.
  • Resources must be adequate to meet the need. New resources are needed and existing housing resources must be used more effectively. Our entire community – individuals, nonprofits, business, faith, government, philanthropy – has an essential role in contributing resources and momentum to ending chronic homelessness.

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