Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless
The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (also known as WLCH or The Legal Clinic) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization providing pro bono legal services to those in the District affected by lack of housing and other housing issues.[1][2]
| Abbreviation | WLCH |
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| Formation | 1985 |
| Type | non-profit organization |
| Purpose | provide pro bono legal services |
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History
The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless began its efforts to fight homelessness in 1985 as an undertaking of the D.C. Bar, and was originally titled "Ad Hoc Committee for the Homeless."[3] In 1986, the organization became the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless.[4] Mary Ann Luby, a nun, served as outreach worker at the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless for 15 years. Prior to joining the Clinic, she served as the first director of the privately run Rachael's Women's Center. She died in 2010 at the age of 70.[5]
References
- "Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | Catalogue for Philanthropy - Greater Washington". catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- "Protest Over Budget Cuts To Be Held This Morning - City Desk". washingtoncitypaper.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- "ABA Journal". American Bar Association Journal. American Bar Association: 19. February 1957. ISSN 0747-0088. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- "Georgetown Law Faculty and Congressmen Compete to Help Homeless". Archived from the original on 2008-06-11. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
- "Mary Ann Luby, nun who advocated for the homeless, dies at 70". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2015-05-14.