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The Foundation The DC Bar Foundation is the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia. We are committed to the vision that residents of the District have equal access to justice, regardless of income. Our mission is to fund, support, and improve legal representation of people who are financially disenfranchised or who are otherwise underserved in the District of Columbia. Our Beliefs We believe that everyone should have access to justice regardless of wea
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November 2025 News of Note
Read the Latest Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program Report The Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) is a grant initiative administered by the DC Bar Foundation, aimed at providing legal assistance to low-income DC residents at risk of eviction or losing housing subsidies. The latest Biannual CLCPP report evaluates the programs, activities, and outcomes during the reporting period from January to June 2025. In this period, CLCPP partners closed nearly 1,700 cases, 9
Nov 253 min read
Make Your Giving Tuesday Plan Today
Mark your calendar; Giving Tuesday is fast approaching! On Tuesday, December 2nd, people worldwide will come together to make a positive impact in their local communities by donating to their favorite nonprofit organizations. We hope you will help us reach our $7,500 fundraising goal by adding the DC Bar Foundation to the list of organizations you plan to support this Giving Tuesday. The donations we receive through Giving Tuesday provide critical, unrestricted grants to le
Nov 251 min read
Justice: Today, Tomorrow, Always
Rising for Justice (RFJ)—a DCBF Grantee Partner—is a leader in training social justice advocates and representing clients with low income in matters critical to their well-being. Part of its mission is to prevent injustices today, build a better tomorrow, and ensure justice always. As part of that, their clinics and programs help and empower DC’s most vulnerable residents. In this Q&A, Chijioke Akamigbo, executive director of Rising for Justice, talks about some of the wor
Nov 253 min read
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