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Charles H. v the District of Columbia: Fighting for incarcerated students' rights to education
Two DC Bar Foundation grantees are undertaking an essential fight for educational rights in the District: School Justice Project (SJP)...
Aug 24, 20222 min read


How our core values drive our work
In my monthly CEO letters, I often share highlights about the external-facing work the DC Bar Foundation is doing—from building out the...
Aug 24, 20223 min read


The intersection of justice, liberty, and civil legal aid.
The month of July in America is often associated with freedom and liberty as the country celebrates its independence on July 4th. But...
Jul 28, 20223 min read
Civil Legal Counsel Project Program Evaluation: Rental Cost in DC
In the past several years, DC has seen a surge in development and, with it, rising housing costs and wide-spread gentrification that is...
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Coordinated Intake and Referral Updates
Intake specialists are a critical component for the success of Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR). Knowing this, we are supporting the...
Jul 28, 20221 min read


Partner Profile: Emily Lagan
The Foundation partners with countless individuals who work to make our city's civil legal aid system more accessible to all DC...
Jul 28, 20222 min read


Apply to join the Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council
Last week, the Foundation's Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) hosted its annual Avenues to Justice event, raising over...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
News of Note
Jonathan Smith to Receive 2022 Scoutt Prize at DCBF Fall Reception Jonathan Smith of the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights...
Jun 23, 20221 min read


Sponsor Avenues to Justice, happening on July 20!
On July 20, the Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council (YLN LC) will host the third annual Avenues to Justice event. We hope you will...
Jun 23, 20222 min read


The importance of supporting transgender communities
*Name changed to protect the identity of the client The rights of transgender individuals are being threatened in the United States, and...
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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