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Commission on Homelessness & Poverty

The Commission is committed to educating the bar and the public about homelessness and poverty and how the legal community and advocates can assist those in need.

New Resource - Model State Statutes: Youth and Young Adult Homlessness

This free new resource is critical in guiding state and local level advocacy efforts on topics such as access to education, employment, vital documents, health, housing, and more.

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Tax Credit Resolution Passed by ABA House of Delegates

This Commission co-sponsored resolution urges all levels of government to amend existing laws and/or enact new laws to provide financial support to tenants and urges governments to provide administrative agencies with adequate financial resources to implement and administer any such provisions.

Read - Resolution 507 Here

Combatting Poverty and Decriminalizing Homelessness Through A Race Equity Lens

The Commission on Homelessness and Poverty's resource clearinghouse.

Racial Equity in the Justice System

The ABA's central clearinghouse of ABA-related information and resources for attorneys, the legal profession and the public on a wealth of issues addressing bias, racism and prejudice in the justice system and society.

COVID-19 Resources

Policy and guidance, ABA policy and programming, and more resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic

About Us

Learn more about the Commission on Homelessness and Poverty, housed within the ABA Center for Public Interest Law.

Support the Commission's Work

Your gift will educate the bar and the public about homelessness and poverty and how the legal community and advocates can assist those in need. Make your charitable gift to the ABA Commission on Homelessness & Poverty online today!

Join Us

We welcome you to join us. Lawyers working in government or legal/public service not-for-profit organizations engaged primarily in legal- or policy-based advocacy for low income persons qualify for reduced dues as members of the American Bar Association.