District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-641.04. Commission on Poverty; meetings and listening sessions.

(A) Individuals who have been impacted by poverty and related injustices;

(B) Policy advocates;

(C) Direct-service providers;

(D) Community leaders; and

(E) Faith and religious leaders.

(A) Document the material conditions of poverty and related issues in communities with high concentrations of persons in poverty and the impact of such conditions on residents and the community at large; and

(B) Assess the resources that already exist in the community, including leadership, grass-roots efforts, and overall resilience to determine how the District could assist the community in addressing poverty and its effects.