July 2024 News of Note

Coordinated Intake and Referral

The CIR pilot, hosted by Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP), launched on Monday, June 24. The pilot program is designed to test the protocols and technology that will form the foundation of the CIR System. Two CIR Navigators, stationed at NLSP, conduct initial conversations with applicants and use system technology to send their cases to the most appropriate referral organization. The pilot launch is a huge milestone for the CIR project, and we are grateful to Neighborhood Legal Services and all contributing organizations for their partnership.

The organizations accepting referrals in the pilot include Amara Legal Center, Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, DC Affordable Law Firm, DC Bar Pro Bono Center, DC Volunteer Lawyers Project, Legal Aid DC, Mother's Outreach Network, Network for Victim Recovery of DC, and Whitman-Walker.  

Save the Date: November 20 Fall Reception

Please save the date for the DC Bar Foundation’s Fall Reception on November 20, 2024, at Regan Zambri Long PLLC (1919 M Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036). We look forward to highlighting the Foundation’s recent initiatives and presenting the 2024 Jerrold Scoutt Prize to Tina Smith Nelson of Legal Counsel for the Elderly. We will also recognize the work of our program partners and the ongoing support of our loyal donors and volunteers. Stay tuned for more information to come.