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Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky (she/her) testified at the Department of Education against a proposal that would limit who qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We urge the negotiated rulemaking committee not to move forward with any changes that deter public service and harm

Council of DC prioritizes the ATJ Initiative because it is a good investment Phil Mendelson Anita Bonds CM McDuffie's Office Robert White CM Christina Henderson CM Nadeau’s Office Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Matt Frumin CM Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Zachary Parker CM Allen's Team Councilmember Wendell Felder

Did you know that Social Security overpayments made years earlier can surface unexpectedly in adulthood? If you are a DC resident experiencing a Social Security overpayment, Tzedek DC may be able to help! #SocialSecurity #Overpayment finance.yahoo.com/news/35-old-wo…

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Open Horizon Fellowship program, aimed at expanding the pipeline of DC future public interest attorney leaders. Find the application at the link or share with your network! tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/7/…

You could lose your #SocialSecurity #Disability Insurance if you have more than $2K in a savings account. Those receiving #SSDI should use ABLE accounts to save for emergencies instead. Read more at Investopedia: investopedia.com/emergency-fund…

A new study shows that higher debt and lower rates of saving leave Black Americans behind when it comes to retirement readiness. A number of factors contribute, including disproportionately lower financial resources. Check out more in Washington Informer: washingtoninformer.com/black-american…

Join Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky (she/her) for a DC Public Library Accessibility Lab presentation on Saturday, July 19 at 1 PM ET. Marissa will talk about Tzedek DC's Disabilities Community Project and consumer and debt issues the disability community faces. Register: dc-gov.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Many thanks for supporting legal services and Access to Justice for DC residents! @chmnmendelson @anitabondsdc CM McDuffie's Office @robertwhite_dc CM Christina Henderson @CMnadeauOffice Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Matt Frumin CM Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Zachary Parker @CMcharlesallen Councilmember Wendell Felder DC Council Budget Office

Tickets and sponsorships for our #EWDJ2025 event are now on sale! Don't miss this year's Apples & Honey Throwdown—we have sold out the event every year, so secure your spot today! #EatWellDoJustice tzedekdc.org/ewdj2025

.Tzedek DC released a report on DC medical debt in June. More than 13K resident currently have medical debt in active collections. The CFPB rule would’ve helped so many people. tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/6/…

#ICYMI — Staff Attorney Marissa Ditkowsky (she/her) is speaking THIS SATURDAY at 1 PM ET at the DC Public Library Accessibility Lab. Don't miss out! Register today.

Tzedek DC's recent groundbreaking report on #MedicalDebt was featured in Washington Informer. The report shows how medical debt drives financial hardship and deepens racial and economic disparities, and it offers solutions that the DC Council can implement. tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/7/…

Tzedek DC was named a DMV Doer in a recent segment of DC News Now for our extensive #MedicalDebt reform work. Watch the full segment, including an interview from Ariel Levinson-Waldman, here: dcnewsnow.com/dmv-doers/dmv-…

Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary tomorrow! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Learn more: adata.org/learn-about-ada #ADA35 #ThanksToTheADA

For our #DisabilityPrideMonth #TzedekationDigest, we celebrated Marissa Ditkowsky (she/her), multiply disabled activist who founded and leads our Disabilities Community Project, as well as longtime Tzedek DC supporter and friend Vivian Bass, also a disability advocate! mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tzede…

Our Medical Debt Project lead, Jennifer Holloway, will join Community Catalyst (🦋 @communitycatalyst.org) and Families USA for an installment of their #Medicaid convening series on 7/31 where she will discuss #MedicalDebt advocacy in the face of federal attacks. Register today! communitycatalyst-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Monday, Council of DC passed a reform that will firmly end DC’s automatic disqualification from occupational and business licensing for workers with DMV debt, the latest step forward in over three years of coalition-based systemic advocacy on this issue! tzedekdc.org/news-1/2025/7/…