15 Jul 2025 Ivy City Family Sues Chemical Plant for Toxic Air Pollution The family, represented by Legal Aid DC, claims that the National Engineering Products facility next door has caused serious health problems. Learn More
08 Jul 2024 Remembering Alicia Smith, Community Advisory Council Leader Her friends and colleagues remember Ms. Smith for her commitment to her work and warm spirit. Read More
08 Jul 2024 DC’s 2025 Budget: How Our Priority Programs Fared DC's final 2025 budget significantly improved upon the mayor's proposal, but still leaves gaps in critical programs. Read More
24 Jun 2024 Client Spotlight: Overcoming Roadblocks to Food Assistance Tamara Weatherly* came to Legal Aid DC for help after months of trying to access the SNAP benefits her family needed. Read More
17 Jun 2024 Legal Aid DC Kicks Off 2024 Making Justice Real Campaign We're aiming to set a new fundraising record with support from the legal community. Read More
06 Jun 2024 Legal Aid DC and Staff Union Ratify First Collective Bargaining Agreement The agreement raises salaries and expands benefits for staff Read More
29 May 2024 Client Spotlight: A Fresh Start After Facing Eviction Ricky McComb came to Legal Aid DC for help after an easily corrected mistake with his housing voucher snowballed into an eviction notice Read More