Legal Aid DC
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Making justice real by providing free legal services to, and advocating on behalf of, people in need in DC.
This week, the DC Council gave initial approval to a FY26 budget that makes improvements over the mayor's proposal, but as a whole, fails to provide vulnerable residents shelter from the coming storm. Our staff breaks down budget hits, misses, and hopes: loom.ly/5EFrYk0
Thank you @BrianneKNadeau! We look forward to working with you and the Council to restore programs that low-income residents rely on like Alliance and ERAP. Revenue raisers like those proposed by @FairBudgetDC could close these gaps equitably and protect our social safety net.
While @CMCHenderson and her Health Committee did a lot to restore cuts to Alliance – the program that serves residents who are not eligible for Medicaid – that had taken us years to reverse in the past, there is still inadequate funding to retain people’s benefits.
Thank you to @ChmnMendelson and the entire @councilofdc for fully restoring Access to Justice funds in the #DCBudget! With this funding, DC residents can count on legal support to help them through challenges with housing, domestic violence, public benefits, and more. @DCATJComm
We are incredibly grateful to @councilofdc for this support.
Also related, but @ChmnMendelson has restored full funding for the Access to Justice initiative, which offers grants to legal aid groups to offer free attorneys for low-income residents on civil matters. Bowser had proposed slashing funding (and has in the past).
We can’t wait to be in community Monday at 9 at the rally with our sibs @WeAreDCAction @dc_jwj @jufj @LegalAidDC @ROCDC @domesticworkers @unitehere23 Colectivo de Familias Migrantes, Unite Here local25, Ayuda, Metro DSA, Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid! #TaxWealthToStopTheCuts
Now, a round-up of some other actions we are supporting right now. First, make sure you come to the @FairBudgetDC rally and pack the vote on Monday. Details below.
As the @councilofDC irons out the District's budget, we urge members to fund the housing, health, and assistance programs that low-income families need. actionnetwork.org/letters/sign-t…
❤️🔥All ppl w/ lower incomes are struggling in DC!❤️🔥 Tenants need ERAP Unhoused need vouchers Fams need Child Tax Credit & TANF fams need COLA increase 👉🏾Protect the safety net, Tax wealth! @ChmnMendelson @CMFrumin @CMZParker5 @CMCHenderson @CMRobertWhiteDC
Tomorrow the Housing Committee will finalize their version of the RENTAL Act. Currently, it removes TOPA rights at affordable, newer, and renovated properties! Take action now: bit.ly/norentalact
DC, the heat index today is 106°! ☀️ If you're a renter, your AC is broken, or your water is being disconnected — we are here to help. Call our free Mediation Hotline at 202-442-9828, and we will prioritize getting the cool air or cool water flowing again.