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We combine free legal help, systemic advocacy, and community outreach to empower DC residents facing debt-related crises. Reach us at (202) 274-7386!
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Jail isn’t just traumatizing, it’s dangerous. DC Jail has a death rate 3.5 times above the national average. Cash bail would overcrowd jails, putting more lives at risk. Review our latest report on the harms of cash bail to learn more about the consequences for DC. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Jail stays are not only traumatizing and dehumanizing, but dangerous; facilities are frequently overcrowded and understaffed, and most people in jail will witness violence or become victims themselves. DC Jail is no less dangerous, with a death rate 3.5 times the national average. Cash bail threatens to increase the jail population and aggravate already-unsafe conditions--risking the lives of those who cannot afford to buy their freedom.
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Cash bail lets bail bond companies profit from families, especially women of color. They pay nonrefundable fees and enter predatory contracts. The companies make $1.4B a year on the backs of folks who can't afford to pay. See who profits and who pays in our report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
A cash bail system would invite bail bond companies to set up shop in the District. These companies have a documented history of being rife with abusive practices. Family members--primarily women of color--enter into predatory contracts to buy their loved ones' freedom, while the companies themselves often escape liability if an individual misses their court date. Bail bond companies collect $1.4 billion in nonrefundable fees annually, profits that primarily benefit the large insurance corporations who dominate the industry.
November 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Pretrial detention causes job loss, missed work, lost housing, and can break up families. It punishes people before trial just because they can’t pay. Even a single day in jail can have devastating effects. Find out why reform matters in our latest report: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
The consequences of pretrial detention are very real, and they hit poorer residents who cannot afford bail the hardest. Incarceration forces people to miss work, and multiple studies have shown that pretrial detention leads to job loss and lower employment rates. Lost jobs can lead to lost housing. Parents who are incarcerated pre-trial may even lose custody of their children. Even one day in jail can have a profound effect on a person's life and future, while making our communities less safe.
November 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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DC residents pay $241 per day to incarcerate someone—that's more than $191M every year! Cash bail risks driving these costs even higher. This money could support schools, healthcare, housing, jobs, infrastructure. Discover how policy decisions impact our community: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/...
Incarcerating someone at the DC jail can cost $241 a day; the price of maintaining the current jail population of 2,173 costs DC residents approximately $523,693 every day and over $191 million every year. Introducing cash bail risks running these estimates even higher. This is money DC residents could use to fund schools, mental health providers, facilities, and infrastructure.
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Happy Halloween from us at Tzedek DC! 👻🎃🍬
October 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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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
October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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!
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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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
October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🏆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...
October 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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/...
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Join Tzedek DC in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” from September 15 to October 15! This month and every day, we honor the achievements & resilience of our Hispanic communities #HHM25 #CollectiveHeritage #HispanicHeritageMonth
October 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Are you ready for some amazing entertainment at #EatWellDoJustice? Broadway's Willis White is rehearsing for the big night on Monday. Get ready to enjoy while you support our mission to safeguard the legal rights & financial health of DC residents w/ low incomes. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Enhanced Premium Tax Credits protect 20M+ people from medical bills that drain savings & wreck credit. Congress had the chance to act—instead, they chose cuts.

Join us in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts: commcat.io/467vrRn

#CareNotCuts
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Have you heard of the DC Renaissance? Earlier this month, Tzedek DC staff got a chance to learn about DC’s Black Broadway with Briana A. Thomas, the founder of Black Broadway Travel & author of Black Broadway in Washington, DC.

Check out some of the pictures we took along the way!
September 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Tzedek DC wishes you and your loved ones a sweet and happy New Year today on Rosh Hashanah! Shana tovah!
September 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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The competition is heating up! We’re excited to welcome back last year’s champion, Chef Daniel Rosen, to #EatWellDoJustice—this time as a judge. Next week our distinguished panel will help crown this year’s winner. Tickets are still available! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Yesterday was #InternationalDayofPeace and this year’s theme was: “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” At Tzedek DC, we join the call to mobilize for peace and stand in solidarity with those promoting sustainability and human rights around the world.

#ActNowForPeace #TakeAction #Unity #GlobalPeace
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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We've got something special coming from Emma’s Torch! Catch chef Briana White is competing at the #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29—join us and cheer for creativity, skill, and heart in every dish! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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We are honored to have former U.S. Solicitor General Seth Waxman join the judging panel for #EatWellDoJustice. He'll bring a lawyer's precision to analyzing the varying takes on the apples and honey theme. Get your tickets today to see who wins! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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From The Duck & the Peach kitchen to the #EatWellDoJustice stage, Rochelle Cooper is bringing her passion and expertise to the Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29. Celebrate creativity, community, and culinary excellence with us! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Meet Scheyla Acosta & Ann Cashion of La Bonne Vache! Cheer them on at #EatWellDoJustice while you support Tzedek DC and celebrate food, justice, and community with us. Get your tickets now! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Meet David Guas of Bayou Bakery and Neutral Ground! He’s bringing his baking magic to the #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on Sept 29. Cheer him on and support Tzedek DC as we celebrate food, justice, and community! Get your tickets now, #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Thrilled to announce that Bea Gurwitz, Capital Jewish Museum ED, will serve as one of our judges for #EatWellDoJustice! Bea’s leadership and dedication to strengthening communities through food, equity, & connection make her an invaluable voice. #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Michelle Poteaux of Bastille Brasserie and Bar as a competitor in this year’s #EatWellDoJustice Apples & Honey Throwdown on 9/29! We can’t wait to see her culinary magic in action. Don't miss out! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Judge Spotlight! The Reverend Thomas Bowen, a former White House faith adviser, is joining our tasting panel for #EatWellDoJustice. Join us on Sept 29 to hear his feedback on the apple & honey themed dishes while you support our mission! #EWDJ2025 www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025
September 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM