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Since 2003, Empower DC has advanced racial, economic and environmental justice by investing in the leadership and organized political power of DC’s lowest income residents and communities.

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Events

Climate Resilience Strategy

December 14, 2024 | 12:00 PM

Trinity Baptist Church 1814 Central Place NE,

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Environmental Justice & Trump's Return

December 17, 2024 | 04:00 PM

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Thanks to the work of longtime Environmental Justice organizers, the Biden Administration advanced policymaking and spending for environmental justice...

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Campaigns

Ivy City Community Organizing

A comprehensive approach to Organizing Community Power to prevent displacement while improving the environment and quality of life for residents...

DC Legacy Project: Barry Farm/Hillsdale

Preserving the living legacy of the Black-led struggle for equity and justice in DC Empower DC’s DC Legacy Project preserves...

Racial Equity

Expose, reverse and repair harm done to Black and brown communities due to institutionalized racism While racial equity is embedded...

Environmental Justice

Challenging racial discrimination embedded in land use decisions in order to ensure safe and healthy environments for DC's Black and...

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Together
we can create
change in DC

Empower DC believes that together we have the power to create real change in DC. We want to end displacement, provide housing for all residents, and address the needs of DC’s low income children, adults and seniors. Through organizing, we can hold elected officials accountable and demand systemic change. Join us!

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