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The Wanda Alston Foundation provides housing and support for LGBTQ+ youth, 18-24, experiencing homelessness.

The Wanda Alston House is a transitional housing center for LGBTQ teens aged 16 to 24. It is a three-story, eight-bedroom brick building and is located in NE Washington, D.C. It is named after Wanda Alston, a local lesbian activist and the first Director of the Mayor Office of LGBTQ Affairs. Unlike a homeless shelter which provides basic, emergency room and board on a daily basis, the Alston Hous

e selects prospective residents through a screening process and provides residents room and board for a period ranging from a few weeks toup to 18 months. It also provides a licensed social worker who is designated to provide residents with guidance and direction to social and community resources in order to elevate the residents to a point of self-sufficiency and independent living.

06/05/2026

Thank you employees for helping us renovate our housing facility and 10 apartments!

05/11/2026

Deeply grateful to for their generous investment in our new computer lab. 🤍

Technology is a game-changer for our youth, but it’s the community support behind it that truly makes the difference.

Thank you for being part of our village!!

04/24/2026

Thank you Mount Pleasant neighbors for your support and helping us raise awareness of our mission to end LGBTQ youth homelessness!

03/24/2026

Congrats for receiving the inaugural Wanda Alston Legacy Award, an honor to a rising community leader who carries Wanda’s bold spirit. From behind the scenes to now serving as an At-Large Councilmember, Doni has fought fearlessly for affordable housing, LGBTQ+ funding priorities, and racial justice.

03/11/2026

The future of DC’s LGBTQ+ community should be shaped by the voices of q***r and trans young people.

That’s why we launched a community survey for LGBTQ+ young people ages 18-30.

Take the survey today + enter to win a $100 gift card here dclgbtqsurvey.org

01/13/2026

The Pride Night Auction presented by is now open for bidding! Proceeds will benefit our mission housing and supporting homeless q***r young people. Hurry & make a bid on autographed player memorabilia! Auction closes 3pm on 1/22! WashCaps.com/PrideAuction

12/24/2025

We know the holidays can be a complicated time for LGBTQ+ young people. This year, with support from the community we Unboxed Q***r Joy to celebrate our q***r & trans youth. Thank you to our many community partners, donors & supporters!! Happy Holidays!

12/19/2025

Today’s homeless q***r youth crisis requires orgs like to us to meet the moment. Thank you for featuring our response to the crisis and how is helping us deliver lifesaving services!

12/16/2025

Today, our Counseling Center launched an Animal Assisted Therapy initiative bringing puppies to the housing facility. Their unconditional love brought so much joy to our q***r & trans youth! Thank you for your generous support!!

12/15/2025

Merry Krampus! Thank you for Unboxing Q***r Joy this holiday season! Your $2k grassroots donations doubled thanks to a generous supporter. 🌈

Special shoutout to for hosting the event, for hosting, & our fab performers + + .beret !!

Address

1377 R Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20036

Telephone

+12024658794

Website

http://dclgbtqsurvey.org/

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