WIN builds tenant power, preserves existing affordable units, and advocates for funding to create new affordable housing across DC.
The Issue
DC is losing affordable housing faster than it’s being built. As rents rise and displacement accelerates, working families who serve the District are being pushed out. Existing affordable housing often lacks basic safety, environmental quality, and community resources.
Our Vision
If you work and serve DC residents, you should be able to afford housing in the District. WIN organizes tenants to exercise their power, advocates for robust public funding, and ensures affordable housing is safe, healthy, and connected to opportunity.
What We’re Working On
Building Tenant Power WIN organizes tenant teams at affordable housing properties across DC to advocate for their communities. Tenants identify priorities—from playground equipment to environmental justice—and take collective action to win improvements.
Advocating for Funding Year after year, WIN fights for DC budget funding for:
- Housing Production Trust Fund
- Rent supplements
- DC Housing Authority operating and capital funds
- Other affordable housing resources
We stand with allied organizations including CNHED and DCFPI in this work.
Linking Environmental Justice and Affordability At properties like Capitol Gateway, Milestone, and Triangle View, tenant teams are connecting public safety and affordability with environmental justice—advocating for federal climate funds to support repairs, retrofits, and solar installations.
Recent Victories
Tyler House & Temple Courts – WIN’s tenant team secured a $20,000 DC grant supporting youth and family programs, creating safe play spaces for children while strengthening tenant associations.
Environmental Justice Advocacy – Through Council testimonies, property walkthroughs, and landlord negotiations, tenant teams pushed for solar installations, using savings for security cameras and increased Housing Authority oversight.
Track Record – In over two decades, WIN has worked alongside citywide allies to produce over 1,300 units of affordable rental and homeownership housing, with hundreds more in the pipeline.
Get Involved
WIN’s affordable housing work is led by tenants and member institution leaders. To join:
- Attend a tenant organizing meeting at your property
- Connect with your congregation’s core team
- Contact an organizer to learn about upcoming actions