GRACE IN ACTION INCORPORATED

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AS A FIRST STEP TOWARD REBUILDING SECURITY, SAFETY AND DIGNITY FOR OUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS IN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF WASHINGTON, DC. AT GRACE IN ACTION, WE BELIEVE IN HOUSING FIRST AS IT PROVIDES FOR THE BASIC SAFETY AND SURVIVAL NEEDS FOR THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK. WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSING SECURITY MUST BE ATTENDED TO PRIOR TO ADDRESSING NEEDS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCREASING WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ADDRESSING ADDICTION CHALLENGES, IMPROVING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND ADDRESSING OTHER SOCIAL CONCERNS. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARISE FROM FAILED OR INADEQUATE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND POLICIES THAT MARGINALIZE THOSE WITH THE FEWEST RESOURCES AND CAPABILITIES.