Board of Directors Applications Due February 12 The DC Bar Foundation is seeking candidates for our board of directors for three-year terms, from October 2026 through September 2029. The Foundation seeks individuals with experience in nonprofit finance, nonprofit governance, and impact-driven philanthropy. DC residency is preferred. Candidates should reference their familiarity with the DC legal aid community in their cover letter. A law degree is not required. Please submit

The DC Bar Foundation is fortunate to have loyal 77 Society  donors who make our mission possible through their generosity. This month, we spoke with Miranda Hallett, intellectual property associate at Arnold & Porter who began a second career in law after receiving a PhD in cancer development and biology. Miranda joined the 77 Society in 2025 and is a key member of the DC Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC), where she serves as an Avenues to Ju

At Bread for the City —a DC Bar Foundation grantee partner—their mission is to help DC residents living with low income to develop their power to determine the future of their own communities. By providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services, they help reduce the burden of poverty. Part of their mission and vision is to “seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy”. In this Q&A with Su Sie Ju, legal director at Bread for the City, she

As the new year begins, I am reflecting on the DC Bar Foundation's evolution since I joined in January 2014. For many years, we have committed to “Invest in Justice,” and in the last 12 years, we have prioritized investing in programs and systems that give DC residents access to legal services when they need them. I am grateful for what we have been able to accomplish, none of which would have been possible without the partnership and commitment of so many. Indulge me a momen

We’re Hiring: Grants Database Manager   DC Resource Bridge Brand Identity Wins Graphic Design Award The DC Resource Bridge brand identity was entered into Graphic Design USA’s 62nd annual Graphic Design Awards competition, and it won. This recognition reflects the creativity, collaboration, and care that went into developing a visual identity that truly represents the purpose and impact of the DCRB. As a winning design, the DCRB brand identity will be featured in the 2025 GDU

The DC Bar Foundation is fortunate to have an extensive network of corporate and individual donors who consistently support our work year after year. As we wrap up the year, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks to these donors for contributing over $1 million this year to the DC Bar Foundation by supporting our various events and fundraising campaigns. Thank you for making access to justice a reality for so many in DC!   This $1 million contribut

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities —a DC Bar Foundation grantee partner—is dedicated to being a force for change in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families, so they can succeed, thrive, and experience full membership in the community. Their values are rooted in people, family, and support, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have a sense of respect, belonging, value, and can shape their own lives. In this Q&A with Keri Flora

As we close out 2025, I am reflecting on the successes that the Foundation and the DC legal services community accomplished this year, while also acknowledging that we were presented with challenges that made us feel uncertain, unsettled, and perhaps even scared.     Even when times feel heavy and hard, I believe there are glimpses of hope and inspiration that help keep us going. For my final letter of 2025, I’m sharing with you some of the reflections, quotes, and resources

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

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