I have been reflecting on how the right support at the right time can change the trajectory of a person’s life. When people get help early, before problems escalate into crisis, it can open the door to stability, opportunity, and long-term well-being.   At the DC Bar Foundation, I see our grantee partners putting this promise into practice. Their programs are reaching people earlier in the life cycle of the challenges they face, and I’m excited that our funding and support al

77 Society Members Adam Pollet, Zenia Laws, Lauren Stocks-Smith, and Meryl Grenadier attend the February 77 Society Breakfast event, where members learned about the impact, history, and operations of the DC Resource Bridge . Each year, the DC Bar Foundation’s Board President hosts a reception honoring members of the 77 Society – individuals who generously donate $1,000 or more to the Foundation each fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). Please save the date for this year's

When someone survives a crime, the path forward can be complicated. Legal systems, emotional healing, and practical needs often collide, leaving survivors to navigate multiple systems at once.   One DC Bar Foundation grantee partner is working to change that experience. Volare provides trauma-informed legal services, advocacy, and therapeutic support while also pushing for broader policy reforms that strengthen how communities respond to harm. Last year, they received the Com

So far, 18 generous sponsors have contributed $127,000 toward our $500,000 fundraising goal for the 2026 DC Walk for Justice 5K. Will you encourage your workplace to join them?   The third annual DC Walk for Justice 5K is happening on Thursday, October 22, at Nationals Park, and the DC Bar Foundation invites all DC-area law firms, businesses, and corporations to partner with us by sponsoring this year’s event.   In sponsoring this event, your company will foster closer ties