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

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

The 2025 Walk for Justice 5K is now behind us, but the joy and excitement that we collectively experienced that day remain with me. The Walk is becoming one of my favorite events of the year because we get to bring together our local community, colleagues, and family for a purpose that is far bigger than all of us. A similar sentiment was shared in feedback the DCBF staff received the day after the event: “Thank you for hosting such a meaningful and beautifully paced Walk for

[District of Columbia, November 12, 2025]  – The DC Bar Foundation announces the release of its Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program Biannual Progress Report .    The Civil Legal Counsel Projects Program (CLCPP) is a grant program established by the Expanding Access to Justice Amendment Act, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia in July 2017. The DC Bar Foundation administers the CLCPP grant and awards grants to seven legal services organizations in the District