Updates
Dream dreams, old and new into the next decade – 2020
December 31, 2019
This is a very special day for me and for us. Today is my last call as a staff member of ONE DC. Thank you for allowing me to organize with you in your...
Read More ShareONE DC Forms Transition Committee to Coordinate Transition of Longtime Resource Organizer Dominic Moulden
November 27, 2019
Earlier this year, longtime ONE DC Resource Organizer Dominic Moulden announced that he would be transitioning from his position as a staff organizer to becoming a ONE DC member at the end of 2019....
Read More ShareRight to Housing Freedom School Photo Story
November 01, 2019
Long-time DC residents gathered at Thurgood Marshall Academy on October 5th to tackle the issues of landlord neglect and displacement by force in the District. Facilitator and Right to Housing Committee member...
Read More ShareBuilding the Foundation for the Work
August 31, 2019
In August, ONE DC’s focus has been centered around the theme of “building”: whether that be through the renovation of our home in the Black Workers and Wellness Center or through the strengthening of...
Read More ShareHousing the Work
August 30, 2019
Over the past couple years, the Black Workers and Wellness Center’s role has predominantly been to offer space for a wide variety of community groups and events that support popular education and economic opportunities...
Read More ShareRight to Housing Mini-Assembly
July 31, 2019
Right to housing members participate in an interactive map of experiences with displacement in DC: “She couldn’t ever afford to buy her home.” "My grandmother lives in Northeast. They’re watching their neighborhood change. They...
Read More ShareNobody's Free Until Everybody's Free - Juneteenth in DC 2019
July 31, 2019
This past month was filled with preparation, planning, and most importantly, outreach for our annual Juneteenth in DC events. Thanks to the hard work and mobilizing efforts of ONE DC members, interns, and staff,...
Read More ShareIn the Pursuit of Affordable, Sustainable Housing
June 30, 2019
At the ONE DC office in Shaw on a Tuesday evening, Right to Housing Organizer Patrick Gregoire carefully reads over a drafted email blast about the upcoming People’s Right to Housing Mini-Assembly. He edits...
Read More ShareWe are ready for change. Let's face it together
June 27, 2019
As the Resource Organizer for ONE DC, I’m writing to make an important and joyful announcement. This year, 2019, marks a truly unique year for ONE DC. It is year 13 since we began...
Read More ShareCollective Work & Cooperation
May 30, 2019
Co-Familia: Bilingual Childcare Development CenterBy Silvia Inez Salazar Organizing and buying our rent-controlled building in 2011 was a huge accomplishment that took 7 years. Our building used to be called the Norwood Apartments and...
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