Washington, D.C. is one of the most powerful cities in the world. It is a city of government and business, of international culture and renowned arts. Yet, in the capital of a nation built on opportunity and justice for all, severe income inequality exists at a higher rate than in any other state in the country. One in four residents in D.C. live with low income and is therefore more likely to have an unstable home, live in an unsafe neighborhood, and lack access to essential resources.2 This same population of residents are also more likely to be displaced from their neighborhoods, often at disproportionate rates. Despite their valuable contributions to the community, the increasing difficulty of accessing just and affordable homes is eroding the strength and spirit of D.C.’s diverse communities