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After two years of effort, we recently learned that Mrs. Anderson won her case in mediation. She is overjoyed with the outcome. While this is a unique case for our organization, we are proud of this victory, which comes from the Senior Center Team!
January 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
After two years of effort, we recently learned that Mrs. Anderson won her case in mediation. She is overjoyed with the outcome. While this is a unique case for our organization, we are proud of this victory, which comes from the Senior Center Team!
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📍Find free disaster legal clinics in L.A. County:
laaconline.org/disaster-leg...
✍️ Create your own FEMA appeal letter:
advocatesfordisasterjustice.org/appealletter...
#FEMA #FEMAassistance #disasterrelief #LAwildfires
laaconline.org/disaster-leg...
✍️ Create your own FEMA appeal letter:
advocatesfordisasterjustice.org/appealletter...
#FEMA #FEMAassistance #disasterrelief #LAwildfires
January 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
📍Find free disaster legal clinics in L.A. County:
laaconline.org/disaster-leg...
✍️ Create your own FEMA appeal letter:
advocatesfordisasterjustice.org/appealletter...
#FEMA #FEMAassistance #disasterrelief #LAwildfires
laaconline.org/disaster-leg...
✍️ Create your own FEMA appeal letter:
advocatesfordisasterjustice.org/appealletter...
#FEMA #FEMAassistance #disasterrelief #LAwildfires
As the head of a nonprofit seeking to address the legal issues impacting Angelenos, it's critical that I stay informed as to what is happening in LA. That's why it's exciting to share that the LA Local is officially expanding!
#localnews #LosAngeles #civicengagement #nonprofit #TheLALocal
#localnews #LosAngeles #civicengagement #nonprofit #TheLALocal
The LA Local: Your neighborhood, our city.
The LA Local is a nonprofit news organization in Los Angeles dedicated to community-centered journalism.
TheLALocal.org
January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
As the head of a nonprofit seeking to address the legal issues impacting Angelenos, it's critical that I stay informed as to what is happening in LA. That's why it's exciting to share that the LA Local is officially expanding!
#localnews #LosAngeles #civicengagement #nonprofit #TheLALocal
#localnews #LosAngeles #civicengagement #nonprofit #TheLALocal
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January 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM
To participate and receive the Zoom webinar information, please register using the following link: calbar.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Bet Tzedek was mentioned in this Pasadena Now article, "Altadena Small Business Recovery Fair Set for Jan. 8, One Year After Eaton Fire," for our services.
Read the article here: pasadenanow.com/main/altaden...
Read the article here: pasadenanow.com/main/altaden...
Altadena Small Business Recovery Fair Set for Jan. 8, One Year After Eaton Fire – Pasadena Now
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
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January 9, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Bet Tzedek was mentioned in this Pasadena Now article, "Altadena Small Business Recovery Fair Set for Jan. 8, One Year After Eaton Fire," for our services.
Read the article here: pasadenanow.com/main/altaden...
Read the article here: pasadenanow.com/main/altaden...
Great resource from the folks at @calmatters on how testing your soil for toxic matters. Very helpful for those impacted by the fires.
Five things to know about testing, cleaning contaminated soil after wildfires
Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and the public health department, after the 2025 wildfires. Learn more here.
calmatters.org
January 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Great resource from the folks at @calmatters on how testing your soil for toxic matters. Very helpful for those impacted by the fires.
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Bet Tzedek continues to support disaster-affected Angelenos with education, legal guidance, and community resources.
Join us to learn, ask questions, and get the support you need.
Share our upcoming events with your network and those who need these resources!
Join us to learn, ask questions, and get the support you need.
Share our upcoming events with your network and those who need these resources!
January 8, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Bet Tzedek continues to support disaster-affected Angelenos with education, legal guidance, and community resources.
Join us to learn, ask questions, and get the support you need.
Share our upcoming events with your network and those who need these resources!
Join us to learn, ask questions, and get the support you need.
Share our upcoming events with your network and those who need these resources!
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Today marks one year since the L.A. wildfires began, and the need for guidance and support for disaster survivors remains urgent.
Watch the full series here: youtube.com/watch?v=egmZ...
Watch the full series here: youtube.com/watch?v=egmZ...
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Today marks one year since the L.A. wildfires began, and the need for guidance and support for disaster survivors remains urgent.
Watch the full series here: youtube.com/watch?v=egmZ...
Watch the full series here: youtube.com/watch?v=egmZ...
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Three years after it became the first in the nation to eliminate Medicaid asset tests, California is reinstating a $130,000 asset limit for most Medi-Cal enrollees.
Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s what you need to know:
Reinstatement of the Medi-Cal Asset Limit: What Advocates Need to Know - Justice in Aging
California is reinstating its Medi-Cal asset limit starting in January 2026. This guide answers FAQs about who will be affected, what assets count, and how to handle "spending down" assets.
justiceinaging.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Three years after it became the first in the nation to eliminate Medicaid asset tests, California is reinstating a $130,000 asset limit for most Medi-Cal enrollees.
Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s what you need to know:
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Learn how to identify key leadership roles, prepare the next generation of leaders, and develop a smooth transition plan. Perfect for business owners looking to protect their legacy, minimize risks, and ensure continuity.
January 8, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Learn how to identify key leadership roles, prepare the next generation of leaders, and develop a smooth transition plan. Perfect for business owners looking to protect their legacy, minimize risks, and ensure continuity.
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You are invited to participate in the joint County and City of Los Angeles public hearings on the Area Agencies on Aging FY 2026-2027 Area Plan.
January 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
You are invited to participate in the joint County and City of Los Angeles public hearings on the Area Agencies on Aging FY 2026-2027 Area Plan.
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Most homeless shelters aren't equipped to house the fastest-growing homeless population: older adults.
Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time and need help with tasks like getting in and out of bed or keeping their insulin refrigerated.
Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time and need help with tasks like getting in and out of bed or keeping their insulin refrigerated.
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt
Older adults are the fastest-growing homeless population across the U.S. Now some shelters are trying to make it easier to accommodate older people.
www.npr.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Most homeless shelters aren't equipped to house the fastest-growing homeless population: older adults.
Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time and need help with tasks like getting in and out of bed or keeping their insulin refrigerated.
Many are experiencing homelessness for the first time and need help with tasks like getting in and out of bed or keeping their insulin refrigerated.
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Se le invita a participar en las audiencias públicas conjuntas del Condado y la Ciudad de Los Ángeles sobre el Plan de Área 2026-2027 de las Agencias de Área para la Tercera Edad.
January 6, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Se le invita a participar en las audiencias públicas conjuntas del Condado y la Ciudad de Los Ángeles sobre el Plan de Área 2026-2027 de las Agencias de Área para la Tercera Edad.
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A special thank you to our pro bono partners at Jenner & Block LLP, Covington & Burling LLP, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Lathrop GPM LLP, Fenwick & West LLP, Haynes and Boone, and Merpour Law, whose support makes this work possible!
January 6, 2026 at 8:36 PM
A special thank you to our pro bono partners at Jenner & Block LLP, Covington & Burling LLP, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Lathrop GPM LLP, Fenwick & West LLP, Haynes and Boone, and Merpour Law, whose support makes this work possible!
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Fire-affected homeowners seeking insurance or other disaster recovery assistance should reach out to Bet Tzedek at 323-648-4715 or online at bettzedek.org to be assessed for eligibility.
January 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Fire-affected homeowners seeking insurance or other disaster recovery assistance should reach out to Bet Tzedek at 323-648-4715 or online at bettzedek.org to be assessed for eligibility.
A helpful resource has been put together by the State that links to contractors and designers that have been vetted by trusted community partners!
Website is hub for post-fire rebuild resources
Website is hub for post-fire rebuild resources
enewspaper.latimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
A helpful resource has been put together by the State that links to contractors and designers that have been vetted by trusted community partners!
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We’re honored to have supported Betsy, with the help of Goodwin Procter LLP, and we’re thrilled that her studio has reopened — once again serving as a place for the community to gather, bond, and grow.
January 6, 2026 at 1:38 AM
We’re honored to have supported Betsy, with the help of Goodwin Procter LLP, and we’re thrilled that her studio has reopened — once again serving as a place for the community to gather, bond, and grow.
🚨 Now Hiring: Paralegal – Eviction Defense Project 🚨
@bettzedeklegal.bsky.social is seeking a paralegal to join our Eviction Defense Project. This project focuses on preventing homelessness by representing tenants facing eviction and other housing issues.
@bettzedeklegal.bsky.social is seeking a paralegal to join our Eviction Defense Project. This project focuses on preventing homelessness by representing tenants facing eviction and other housing issues.
Careers - Bet Tzedek Legal Services
When you work at Bet Tzedek, you are doing more than working for a legal services organization. You're joining a community of advocates fiercely committed to
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January 6, 2026 at 1:58 AM
🚨 Now Hiring: Paralegal – Eviction Defense Project 🚨
@bettzedeklegal.bsky.social is seeking a paralegal to join our Eviction Defense Project. This project focuses on preventing homelessness by representing tenants facing eviction and other housing issues.
@bettzedeklegal.bsky.social is seeking a paralegal to join our Eviction Defense Project. This project focuses on preventing homelessness by representing tenants facing eviction and other housing issues.
It shouldn't be this way, but for many it is: Stocking nonperishable food because they are one emergency away from food insecurity. Depending on $50 to make the difference from one day to the next.
A nonprofit-tech partnership delivered relief to SNAP families
A nonprofit-tech partnership delivered relief to SNAP families
enewspaper.latimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It shouldn't be this way, but for many it is: Stocking nonperishable food because they are one emergency away from food insecurity. Depending on $50 to make the difference from one day to the next.
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Happy New Year! At Bet Tzedek, we believe that justice is a human right for everyone. The scale and urgency of the hardships this past year only strengthened our resolve for 2026.
New year. Same mission.
New year. Same mission.
January 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Happy New Year! At Bet Tzedek, we believe that justice is a human right for everyone. The scale and urgency of the hardships this past year only strengthened our resolve for 2026.
New year. Same mission.
New year. Same mission.
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This month, we’ll share stories of Angelenos rising to meet challenges and how Bet Tzedek stands with them, helping tenants stay housed, supporting small business owners as they rebuild, defending workers’ rights, assisting seniors & advocating for housing and economic justice.
January 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
This month, we’ll share stories of Angelenos rising to meet challenges and how Bet Tzedek stands with them, helping tenants stay housed, supporting small business owners as they rebuild, defending workers’ rights, assisting seniors & advocating for housing and economic justice.
Providing supportive services, like legal services, are a much better solution than criminalizing the homeless. "Read all about it" in this article that illustrates how the expanded use of Medi-Cal helps people.
Making sure the money is there
Making sure the money is there
enewspaper.latimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Providing supportive services, like legal services, are a much better solution than criminalizing the homeless. "Read all about it" in this article that illustrates how the expanded use of Medi-Cal helps people.
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New year, new laws on the books. Here are four important changes:
💵 A higher minimum wage
💼 Stay-or-pay contract limits
📁 New requirements for employee training records
📝 Required notices about workplace rights
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/15/4-workplace-laws-to-watch-in-2026/
💵 A higher minimum wage
💼 Stay-or-pay contract limits
📁 New requirements for employee training records
📝 Required notices about workplace rights
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/15/4-workplace-laws-to-watch-in-2026/
4 workplace laws to watch in 2026
What’s new on training records, wages, contracts and employee rights notices.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
New year, new laws on the books. Here are four important changes:
💵 A higher minimum wage
💼 Stay-or-pay contract limits
📁 New requirements for employee training records
📝 Required notices about workplace rights
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/15/4-workplace-laws-to-watch-in-2026/
💵 A higher minimum wage
💼 Stay-or-pay contract limits
📁 New requirements for employee training records
📝 Required notices about workplace rights
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/15/4-workplace-laws-to-watch-in-2026/
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As we enter 2026, our commitment remains clear: we will stand with the most vulnerable and continue fighting for a more just Los Angeles.
Happy New Year from all of us at Bet Tzedek!
Happy New Year from all of us at Bet Tzedek!
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As we enter 2026, our commitment remains clear: we will stand with the most vulnerable and continue fighting for a more just Los Angeles.
Happy New Year from all of us at Bet Tzedek!
Happy New Year from all of us at Bet Tzedek!