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Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR) Updates

CIR Chat Save the date for the next CIR Chat. Join us on Wednesday, April 19, from 2:30–3:00 PM to discuss Coordinated Intake and...

Save the Date: Avenues to Justice is on July 12!

The Foundation’s Young Lawyers Network Leadership Council invites you to save the date for their annual Avenues to Justice fundraiser on...

Eliminating Housing Barriers Through Eviction Diversion.

The housing crisis in DC disproportionately impacts residents with low incomes, and with housing costs continuing to soar over the last...

June 6 President’s Reception: Thanking our 77 Society Members

To show our gratitude for our 77 Society members’ generosity and dedication to our work, DC Bar Foundation President John P. Relman will...

White House Eviction Prevention Summit

With facilitation by the Urban Institute, the DC Bar Foundation and the Greater Washington Community Foundation continue to co-lead the...

Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR) Updates.

Evaluation – Focus Groups We continue to prioritize evaluation and community input as we build the Coordinated Intake and Referral (CIR)...

Apply to join our Board of Directors by March 17

The DC Bar Foundation seeks nominations for Board members with a three-year term beginning October 1, 2023. Preferred applicants will...

Submit nominations for Scoutt Prize by March 24

Do you know someone who is an exceptional legal services attorney in DC? If so, consider nominating them for the 2023 Jerrold Scoutt...

Recognizing Members of the 77 Society: Will you join us at the June 6 President’s Reception?

The DC Bar Foundation’s 77 Society provides crucial funds for our efforts to transform DC’s civil legal aid network. Members of the 77...

Call to Action campaign update – 81% to our goal!

Sixty-eight law firms and companies have contributed $448,999 toward our $550,000 FY23 Call to Action campaign goal. Thank you! Call to...

Thank you for your support: Maria Kirby

At the DC Bar Foundation, we are fortunate to have loyal donors and volunteers who make our mission possible through their generosity....

Sharing our Access to Justice Initiative Success Stories

On February 10, DC Bar Foundation CEO Kirra Jarratt testified at the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Performance Oversight...

Mapping our connections.

I believe that the power of change is centered in community. I know the change we envision within DC’s civil legal aid system lies in our...

Champions for Justice

Ten workplaces have contributed $18,370 to our Champions for Justice campaign. There is still time for your workplace to help us surpass...