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Great news! Our Eat Well, Do Justice! Spice It Up Sephardic matching gift challenge has been extended until October 15! Make your gift today to help Tzedek DC reach our $25,000 goal! Text "EWDJ" to 44-321, scan the QR code, or visit the link to donate now: bit.ly/EWDJGiftMatch

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#SocialSecurity recipients: By September 30, anyone who receives paper checks must switch to electronic payments via direct deposit or a Direct Express card (unless you have a Treasury waiver). Questions? You can call Tzedek DC at 202-274-7386. www.ssa.gov/news/en/advo...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to join the Eat Well, Do Justice!® Spice It Up Sephardic matching gift challenge! Make your gift today to help Tzedek DC reach our $25,000 goal! Text "EWDJ" to 44-321, scan the QR code, or visit the link to donate now: bit.ly/EWDJGiftMatch

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There are only two days left to join the Eat Well, Do Justice! Spice It Up Sephardic matching gift challenge! Make your gift today to help Tzedek DC reach our $25,000 goal! Text "EWDJ" to 44-321, scan the QR code, or visit the link to donate now: bit.ly/EWDJGiftMatch

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On September 14, Tzedek DC gathered supporters for our annual Eat Well, Do Justice!® celebration. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success. Read more about the event and learn about our matching gift challenge here: www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2026/...

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2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® Recap — Tzedek DC

On September 14, Tzedek DC held our annual  Eat Well, Do Justice!®  celebration. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of attendees, sponsors, and supporters, we raised more than $500,000 ...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! This year's theme is: “Unidos, Somos Más”—Together, We Are More. At Tzedek DC, we work together to ensure that financial empowerment is accessible to DC's Spanish-speaking residents through our "¡Sin Deudas, Sin Dudas!" program: www.tzedekdc.org/sindeudassin...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from all of us at Tzedek DC, September 15-October 15.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Civil & domestic relations cases are up 33% since 2023. Criminal cases are up 160%. The Courts can't keep meeting that demand on flat funding, so Tzedek DC joined @ccefordc.bsky.social to call on the Senate to fully fund DC Courts in FY2027. www.courtexcellence.org/news-items/2027-funding-dc-courts

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

September is National #CollegeSavingsMonth! Setting aside even a small amount regularly in a savings account or 529 plan adds up over time and helps you and/or your children be ready for the future.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We mourn the loss of Tzedek DC Founding Board Chair and former DC Attorney General Irvin Nathan and join so many in celebrating his zest for life, dedication to mentoring others, and extraordinary accomplishments and contributions. www.tzedekdc.org/news-1/2026/...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We had a fantastic turnout of folks who came to support Tzedek DC at #EatWellDoJustice on Monday! There were a variety of Sephardic-inspired dishes, including the winning dish from Daniel Rosen & Jarrad Silver! Missed the event but want to support? Click here: bit.ly/EWDJGiftMatch

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What an incredible #EatWellDoJustice 2026! Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of access to justice for DC residents. Congrats to our honorees, Orrick and Nina Simon. Through Sept. 30, donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. secure.givelively.org/donate/tzede...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For an exciting, newly created position, we are seeking a lawyer passionate about improving social determinants of health for D.C. residents to come lead our Medical Financial Legal Project in partnership with Medstar Georgetown Community Pediatrics. Please share! www.tzedekdc.org/work-with-us

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Work With Us — Tzedek DC

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is happening TODAY, September 14! We're excited to share this year's program and present our chefs and awardees. We will also enjoy music by Trio Sefardi. We can't wait to see our supporters tonight for #EatWellDoJustice!

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

TODAY is the day! Eat Well, Do Justice! Spice It Up Sephardic is tonight at 6:30 pm. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets or sponsorships! Check out Tzedek DC's Ariel Levinson-Waldman on WUSA9 last week, talking more about the event:

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DC's top chefs are competing to keep people out of debt court

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tzedek DC's Eat Well, Do Justice!: Spice It Up Sephardic was also featured in a Hoodline article published today exploring the event's history. The article highlights the event's fundraising for our legal services, financial counseling & policy work. Read more: hoodline.com/2026/09/dc-c...

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Eat Well, Do Justice! Fundraiser Backs Tzedek DC in DC

Ten chefs, one cause: DC's Eat Well, Do Justice! marks 10 years funding free legal aid.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is only a few days away on September 14! Joining us in making the evening special as we celebrate Tzedek DC's work and impact in the District are the musical guests for the night: Trio Sefardi! We hope to see you there!

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is on Monday, and we can't wait to see what's in store for this night of fun, fundraising, and justice! Today, we want to highlight our co-chairs: Nina Simon & Allyson Baker. We look forward to having them at EWDJ again this year. Join us! secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What is the plural of hummus? How is the winner selected? These and other topics were addressed in Fox 5's interview with Sababa Chef Ryan Moore & Tzedek DC's Ariel Levinson-Waldman, covering Tzedek DC's upcoming 9.14 event: Eat Well, Do Justice!: Spice It Up Sephardic www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-vp...

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Previewing Eat Well, Do Justice

Fox 5 DC highlighted the Eat Well, Do Justice event.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than one week away & we want to introduce you to our amazing lineup of honorary food judges. Finally, we can introduce our last judge, Kamal Ben Ali. Check out this feature to learn more about Kamal & his connection to DC history: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/joi...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is almost here & we can't wait to see the Sephardic-inspired dishes our chefs create. Meet our final pair of chefs: chef, writer & food stylist Ed Hardy & sous chef Amanda Wotring of Emma's Torch. Purchase tickets today to join us: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

On the left, a white man with short hair, glasses, a mustache, and a goatee, with his hands folded in front of him, his elbows on a table with two empty wine glasses, and a bread plate in front of him. He is wearing a black chef's coat. On the right, a woman with her hair pulled back and wearing a hat, wearing a dark green shirt reading "Emma's Torch." The hat says the same. She is wearing a necklace and dangling earrings.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than one week away & we can't wait to see the Sephardic-inspired dishes our chefs create. Meet our next pair of chefs: Ryan Moore of Sababa & Jerome Grant of Hungry Cat Cooperative! Purchase tickets today to join us: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

On the left, a view from the chest up of a white man with short hair wearing a white chef's coat, standing in front of a wall with wood paneling. On the right, a light-skinned Black man with short hair, a mustache, and a goatee wearing a white chef's coat, standing in front of a white background.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This year's Eat Well, Do Justice! event on September 14 features Sephardic-inspired cuisine. Meet our next fantastic pair of chefs: Private Chef Daniel Rosen & Jarrad Silver of Silver & Sons BBQ! See what dish they create by purchasing your tickets today: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

On the left, a light-skinned Black man with short, dark hair, glasses, a mustache, and a beard. He is wearing a black chef's coat and a black apron with white pinstripes, and two necklaces; one is a Star of David. On the right, a white man with light brown hair, a mustache, and a beard, wearing a navy blue shirt.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than two weeks away & we want to introduce you to our amazing lineup of honorary food judges. Next, let's introduce Susan Barocas! Check out this feature for more info & to see Susan's connection to this year's dessert: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/joi...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than two weeks away. We're deeply grateful to our Host Committee Members for helping make this event possible through their generous support. Buy a ticket or sponsorship to join the Host Committee in bringing this event to life: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you know that purchasing a ticket or sponsorship for Eat Well, Do Justice! helps Tzedek DC engage in policy research & advocacy to reform laws & systems in the District? Our most recent win was medical debt reform! Attend & support this vital work today: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

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2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® by Tzedek DC

Get ready for Tzedek DC's 2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® event, Spice It Up Sephardic!, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Secure your tickets and ...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! will be here soon & we want to highlight our Honorary Chair, Bonnie Benwick! Thank you Bonnie! Bonnie appeared on the Nycci & David Nellis podcast, Foodie & The Beast, with Tzedek DC Founder Ariel Levinson-Waldman. Check it out: www.thelistareyouonit.com/foodie-&-the...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This year's Eat Well, Do Justice! event on September 14 features Sephardic-inspired cuisine & we can't wait to see what the chefs create. Meet the next fantastic pair of chefs: Scheyla Acosta of DC Taste & Anthony Jones of Marcus DC! Purchase your tickets today: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

On the left, a white woman with hair pulled back, a white chef's coat, and an army green apron. On the right, a Black man with glasses and a black chef's coat reading "Anthony Jones"

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than two weeks away & we want to introduce you to our amazing honorary food judges appearing at the event. Next up, let's introduce Councilmember Robert White! Check out this feature for more info & a fun fact about Councilmember White: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/joi...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is two weeks away! We're deeply grateful to our sponsors for helping make this event possible through their generous support. Today, we uplift and thank our Catalyst Sponsors! Join Tzedek DC in striving for justice across the District. www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This year's Eat Well, Do Justice! event on September 14 features Sephardic-inspired cuisine & we can't wait to see what our chef teams will create. Meet the first fantastic pair of chefs: Rahul Vinod of RASA & Gina Chersevani of Buffalo & Bergen! Purchase tickets today: www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

On the left, an olive-skinned man with short, dark hair, a mustache, and a beard, wearing a black shirt reading "RASA" in orange, teal, pink, and blue letters. On the right, a white woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a black shirt.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than three weeks away & we want to introduce you to our amazing lineup of honorary food judges appearing at the event. First, let's introduce DC Bar President-Elect Josh Mogil! Check out this feature for more info & a fun fact about Josh: mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/joi...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our latest #TzedekationDigest features long-time volunteer Nina Simon, recipient of our 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award! Nina supports us as a pro bono attorney and as co-chair of our annual #EatWellDoJustice event. We'll present the award at #EWDJ2026 —grab your tickets! mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...

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Tzedekation Digest | August 2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

When you purchase a ticket or sponsorship for Eat Well, Do Justice! 2026, your donation helps Tzedek DC provide free legal assistance to DC residents facing abusive debt collection, scams, fraud & other consumer law challenges. Purchase your tickets or sponsorship today: www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® — Tzedek DC

Join Tzedek DC, local chefs and restaurateurs, and guest judges! Proceeds fund Tzedek DC’s free legal services, policy advocacy, and financial empowerment work.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is approaching soon! We're deeply grateful to our sponsors for helping make this event possible through their generous support. Today, we extend a special thanks to our Champion Sponsors! Join us in striving for justice across the District. www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Folks on #SSDI are more likely to use #PaydayLoans, which "promise quick relief but deliver lasting damage." Equitable financial access for people with disabilities is critical, as are strong consumer protections. @tcfdotorg.bsky.social @crlonline.bsky.social tcf.org/content/comm...

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No Ramp Out: The Payday Loan Hole of the Disability Community

It’s no longer up for debate: the United States is in the grip of an affordability crisis. Americans of every kind have less money to cover their core

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Eat Well, Do Justice! is less than a month away! We're deeply grateful to our sponsors for helping make this event possible through their generous support. Today, we give special thanks to our Advocate Sponsors! Join us in striving for justice across the District. www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Today is #NationalNonprofitDay! 💛 We are consistently inspired by the power of mission-driven work and are proud to celebrate our efforts and all of our partners' efforts to improve the lives of District residents every day. #NonprofitsGetItDone

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The most delicious fundraiser is only one month away! Tzedek DC's signature celebration, Eat Well Do Justice!, is on September 14 at 6:30 pm. You don't want to miss this night of food, fundraising, and fun—grab your tickets and sponsorships today! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This year's Eat Well, Do Justice! will feature a special overview on Sephardic history and cuisine from Susan Barocas, co-founder of Savor: A Sephardic Music & Food Experience. Join us! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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A white woman with dark, wavy hair, red glasses, a black shirt, and a black apron. She is preparing squash on a baking sheet, putting olive oil on the squah halves.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Stories like Dawn's are possible because of the community that supports Tzedek DC. When you sponsor or attend Eat Well, Do Justice!, you're investing in programs that help DC residents overcome barriers to economic opportunity & build long-term financial stability. www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

Light blue background with transparent justice scales and a tzedek symbol. On top of the background, a quote in dark blue text that reads '"I think that we're blessed as a community and as a city to have Tzedek with us and that it offers affordable hope. It's affordable hope." -Dawn Fox, Tzedek DC Community Strategy Council member and Financial Empowerment Program alum.' Below the quote, a dark blue block with the Tzedek DC symbol and tagline "Legal Help for People in Debt"

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join Tzedek DC’s community of supporters & fellow champions of justice for an evening celebrating the power of community-driven advocacy! Tzedek DC's signature community celebration, Eat Well, Do Justice!®, is on Monday, September 14 at 6:30 PM. You don't want to miss it! www.tzedekdc.org/ewdj2026

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Join Us at Eat Well, Do Justice! 2026

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Last weekend, our Outreach Coordinator Stephen Jefferson had the opportunity to spend some time with Councilmember Wendell Felder during Delta Sigma Theta's Community Day at Deanwood Recreation Center in Ward 7! It was a great day to be out in our community.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tzedek DC is proud to partner with Jubilee Jobs to share our Financial Empowerment Program with this summer’s “Digital Navigators” cohort. Through this partnership, DC youth are learning valuable financial concepts—like understanding their paycheck, budgeting, and credit.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

When you sponsor or attend Eat Well, Do Justice!, you're supporting Tzedek DC's work to help DC residents overcome barriers to economic opportunity, strengthen financial stability, and advance systems-level change that benefits entire communities. Join us: secure.givelively.org/event/tzedek...

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2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® by Tzedek DC

Get ready for Tzedek DC's 2026 Eat Well, Do Justice!® event, Spice It Up Sephardic!, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Secure your tickets and ...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Last week we visited Trabajadores Unidos to provide participants of the Summer Youth Employment Program a workshop on Creating Your First Budget! We had a great time and are grateful for the chance to work with our partners to share such important knowledge tools.

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It's Back to School Month! Check out these events around the District throughout August and September with resource fairs, giveaways, festivals, and more. #BackToSchool backtoschool.dc.gov/events

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DC Back-to-School Events

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Tzedek DC joins 122 organizations to oppose OppFi from becoming a national bank, which could expand payday loans by allowing it to ignore state interest rate laws, including DC's rate cap of 24%, and to make loans at interest rates as high as 160% APR, in every state. www.nclc.org/resources/co...

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Comments on the Application to Charter OppFi National Bank & Acquire BNC Bank

NCLC, on behalf of our low-income clients, and 122 consumer, civil rights, legal services and community groups, and academics submitted comments to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.(FDIC), Office of...

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Tzedek DC @tzedekdc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Check out our latest #TzedekationDigest with updates from the past month, plus an awesome feature on the great work of our internship program alum, Dylan Russell-Roach! mailchi.mp/tzedekdc/tze...

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Tzedekation Digest | July 2026

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