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We support the DC Courts authorizing a Community Justice Worker program in DC, which would train nonlawyers to assist low-income residents with legal matters while working under attorney supervision; 80% of low-income Americans cannot afford legal help. www.tzedekdc.org/s/FINAL-Tzed...

Federal Efforts to Reinstate Cash Bail in DC Disproportionately Harms Black Residents Cash bail harms people with low incomes who are unable to pay for bail, and Black DC residents have lower incomes and higher poverty rates than other races due to historic and systemic racism.

Federal efforts to bring back cash bail in DC would harm Black residents and reverse decades of progress. @dcfpi.bsky.social explains why fair, risk-based pretrial systems keep communities safe and equitable. www.dcfpi.org/all/federal-...

~47% of women & 43% of men in DC experience domestic violence, of which 95%+ experience financial abuse and 52%+ experience coerced debt. DC has the opportunity to enact coerced debt protections for residents. We look forward to working with the
@councilofdc.bsky.social on the issue.

Coerced Debt Complicates Domestic Violence Recovery Nationwide survey highlights impact of coerced debt on credit reports, financial security.

A new @nclc4consumers.bsky.social report shares survey results from Tzedek DC and 200+ other providers and details barriers to relief for victims of #CoercedDebt—fraudulently opening accounts in a victim's name or coercing them into taking on unwanted debt.
www.nclc.org/coerced-debt...

Tzedek DC and allies urged the DC Court of Appeals to protect District consumers' rights to seek relief from illegal practices by DC's utility companies, which currently enjoy immunity from being sued despite their history of deceptive and unfair trade practices. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Happy Halloween from us at Tzedek DC! 👻🎃🍬

Tzedek DC and allies filed an amici brief this week in support of a class-action lawsuit against DHS and other federal agencies and officials for illegal immigration arrests. @africansus.bsky.social @breadforthecity.bsky.social @childrenslawcenter.org www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Our latest #Tzedekation Digest has been released! Check out the newsletter featuring collected updates from the past month, plus a feature on our newest @avodah.bsky.social Corps Fellow, Danya Dubrow-Compaine. mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...

What the Government Shutdown Means for DC Residents—And How We Can Support You — Tzedek DC Government shutdowns aren’t just headlines in the media—they affect real lives. From missed paychecks to delayed public services, shutdowns can bring serious disruption—especially for households with ...

Check out this article from our financial counseling team outlining what the government shutdown means for DC residents—and how Tzedek DC can support. It's full of helpful tips, information, and community resources. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Sign-On Opportunity for Nonprofits and Individuals to Oppose Cash Bail in DC! The deadline is NEXT FRIDAY, 11/7. Complete the short sign-on form is at link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Tzedek DC staff had a blast at the second annual DC Walk for Justice 5K last week! Alongside other justice-oriented individuals and organizations, we raised $338,000 for civil legal aid in DC! Thank you to the DC Bar Foundation for hosting this event #5K #WalkforJustice #LegalAid #LegalServices

Tzedek DC is grateful to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social for legislation to protect tenants and residents from abrupt water service disconnections: collection on a building’s outstanding water debts shouldn’t mean multifamily water disconnections. Excited to support this crucial legislation!

Tzedek DC & Legal Aid DC, LCE, @consumerfed.bsky.social, the UCB Consumer Law Center, and Travelers United testified Weds to the DC Council CPO in support of clarifying "merchants" in DC and increasing consumer protection for abusive trade practices. Check it out: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

YouTube video by ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice Coerced Debt & Economic Abuse: A Spotlight for Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Chair Chat

Don't miss this discussion spotlighting #CoercedDebt this Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Carla Sánchez-Adams from @nclc4consumers.bsky.social joins @americanbar.org to explore how economic abuse functions as a form of coercive control and more. youtu.be/W1cxm2l8HgI #DVAM #DVAM2025

A big thank you to @cmchenderson.bsky.social and 7 DC Council colleagues who together introduced a systemic #MedicalDebt reform bill with policy solutions supported by the Tzedek DC report's findings and recommendations. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

National Cybersecurity Alliance The National Cybersecurity Alliance is a non-profit organization on a mission to create a more secure, interconnected world. Browse our library of online safety articles and resources and connect with...

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year's theme is Building a Cyber Strong America. The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency partnered with the National Cybersecurity Alliance to develop resources. Check them out here! www.staysafeonline.org #Cybersecurity

The DC Healthcare Alliance provides health insurance to 28,000 residents, most of them immigrants. Current budget cuts would eliminate the program in 2 years. Join the rally to save the Alliance this Wednesday from 10-1 at the Wilson Building!

YouTube video by USDepartmentofLabor 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Celebrating Value and Talent

This October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we celebrate the value and talent of all workers and recognize the necessity of inclusive workspaces. Check out this video from the Dept. of Labor to learn more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqjn... #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #ODEP

On #PurpleThursday, Tzedek DC commits to showing up for survivors to provide the safety, support, and solidarity they deserve during #DVAM2025 and beyond.

Enjoy some photos of our team as we #SpreadLove this Domestic Violence Awareness Month #WithSurvivors #DVAM #SpreadLoveDC @dccadv.bsky.social

As #Medicaid cuts deepen DC’s medical debt crisis, our new Medical Debt Report shows why community support for systems change & empowerment is critical. Read more: static1.squarespace.com/static/57056...
#TzedekDC #HealthEquity #MedicalDebt #Justice

🏆We’re celebrating our CEO Ariel Levinson-Waldman being named the 2025 Nonprofit Leader in the Washington Business Journal's Health Care Innovator awards! www.bizjournals.com/washington/c...

As #Medicaid cuts deepen DC’s medical debt crisis, our new Medical Debt Report shows why community support for systems change & empowerment is critical. Read more: static1.squarespace.com/static/57056...
#TzedekDC #HealthEquity #MedicalDebt #Justice

Today is World Financial Planning Day! This day shines a spotlight on the power of financial planning, which can lead to a higher quality of life, more financial confidence and resilience, and more financial satisfaction. Take the reins of your finances today!

@borrowerjustice.bsky.social @ucbconsumerlaw.bsky.social

“Unilateral, Unlawful Dismantling” of the CFPB by the Administration is Unconstitutional and Will Leave Millions of Americans Vulnerable to Financial Harm, 41 Nonprofit Groups Tell Federal Court of Ap... Amicus brief urges federal Court of Appeals to grant en banc review of NTEU v. Vought.

On behalf of 41 organizations, including national as well as DC-based allies like #LegalAidDC, Tzedek DC and our terrific co-counsel filed a petition to the full D.C. Circuit seeking review of the unlawful dismantling of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Tzedek DC, alongside 150 orgs, urges Congress to vote against any bill undermining DC’s democratic institutions or revoking its laws. DC is home to nearly 700,000 residents. An attack on DC's Home Rule is an attack on democracy and principles of self-governance. www.naacpldf.org/wp-content/u...

Proposed Rule Could Kick Nonprofits Out of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Threatening Access to Legal Services Rule Imperils Civil Legal Aid and Low-Income People with Legal Needs Related to Healthcare, Housing, and Other Essential Services

Under bipartisan law, all nonprofits providing legal services to people with low incomes qualify as employers for the #PSLF program, but a proposed new rule would end the assurance of legal services eligibility for PSLF. Tzedek DC joined with 70+ orgs in opposition. www.nclc.org/proposed-rul...

We are grateful for the outpouring of support reflected at #EatWellDoJustice, which helped us raise over $350,000—and still counting! Gifts through the end of the month will still be matched. Check the recap and consider donating now to double your impact! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...

Check out this great report from NDFC showing what CDFIs can do! Many financial services remain unavailable to the nearly 29% of disabled Americans, exacerbating wealth gaps, increasing reliance on predatory lending & more. t.co/vi1rb9DTlR

Attorney General Schwalb Sues Crypto ATM Operator for Financially Exploiting District Residents

Athena Bitcoin was sued recently by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb for failing to implement adequate anti-fraud measures. 93% of all Athena Bitcoin ATM deposits were the direct result of scams. Make sure to stay vigilant of suspicious activity! oag.dc.gov/release/atto...