History, Mission, Purpose
Federation of Citizens Associations of the District of Columbia
Organized 1910 ~ Incorporated 1940
Celebrating 99 Years of Citizen Activism
The challenges currently facing the District of Columbia have made concerted, coordinated citizen action more important than ever.
Too often, citizens’ views are missing from the forum in which policy is set; too often, the presumption is made that an embattled city is bereft of civic conscience as well.
The Federation is uniquely able to serve as a coordinating body for citizens’ interests, and it is committed to bringing the voice of District taxpayers and residents to policy discussions.
The purpose of the Federation is:
• To provide a forum for the expression and interchange of informed opinion;
• To further the interests of the people of the District of Columbia and of the city as a whole; and
• To secure and take effective united action.
The Federation’s activities involve issues of neighborhood-specific as well as citywide interest, and may include testifying on behalf of the citizens of the District before local agencies and the Council of the District of Columbia and before the Congress of the United States.
The Federation also serves as liaison with legislative staff members on matters important to District citizens, and engages in litigation when necessary. It also works in concert with other citizen organizations to accomplish specific goals.
Membership in the Federation is available to any citizens association that includes within its purposes the advancement of its community’s interest and those of the people of the District of Columbia.
