The Trip's Mission
The trip's purpose was to develop a deeper understanding of the intersectionality between homelessness and gentrification in Washington, DC by leveraging its historical background and the current conditions of the neighborhoods that shape this city. Through empathy, communication, and team-building skills, Bonner Leaders will collaborate to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of gentrification and its impact on unhoused community members. The insights and experiences garnered from this trip will inform the identification of possible solutions to address this critical issue, how it connects to other careers, and will also serve as a way to compare and contrast Washington, DC and Boston in the lens of gentrification and homelessness.