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All media requests should be directed to Belinda Cai, Communications Coordinator, at (513) 240-3554 or bcai@bettzedek.org.
BT Now | June 2022: Standing Up for Trans Rights
Posted on January 7, 2023
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BT Now | May 2022: Welcome to “Bet Tzedek” Now!
Posted on January 7, 2023
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Hundreds of Hospitals Sue Patients or Threaten Their Credit, a KHN Investigation Finds. Does Yours?
Posted on January 7, 2023
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Garment Worker Protection Act Passes the CA Senate
Posted on June 29, 2020
Friends, In a 25-11 vote, garment workers and labor advocates passed SB 1399 though the California Senate! We did this with your support – your letters, your calls, and your contributions […]
In Solidarity
Posted on June 2, 2020
All of us at Bet Tzedek are saddened and outraged by the shocking killing of George Floyd at the hands of the very people sworn to serve and protect our […]
Economic Impact Payment (EIP) Updates
Posted on May 21, 2020
This week, Treasury and the IRS are starting to send nearly 4 million Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) by prepaid debit card, instead of by paper check. EIP Card recipients can […]
BREAKING: Advocates Hail End of the Controversial Los Angeles County PACE Program
Posted on May 19, 2020
Bet Tzedek is thrilled to announce that the County of Los Angeles has ended its controversial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program, which was intended to help Angelenos make […]
KCRW: Navigating Unemployment and Rent Issues Under COVID-19
Posted on May 8, 2020
KCRW – The latest jobs report finds almost 15% of the U.S. population is out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of Californians are on unemployment, and the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor Garcetti, City Attorney Feuer Launch ‘L.A. Represents’ Pro Bono Legal Initiative
Posted on May 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2020 MAYOR GARCETTI, CITY ATTORNEY FEUER LAUNCH ‘L.A. REPRESENTS’ PRO BONO LEGAL INITIATIVE Alliance of law firms, legal aid organizations, and bar associations will provide […]
PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Applaud Emergency, Short-term Relief for Excluded Workers, and Call for Full Safety Net for All Workers to Meet Humanitarian Crisis
Posted on April 16, 2020
April 15, 2020: Today, Governor Newsom announced the establishment of a public-private partnership to provide disaster relief to undocumented workers. This financial assistance is a crucial stopgap for the […]
COVID-19: Suspension of PACE Programs Needed to Prevent Homelessness and Further Fraud
Posted on March 23, 2020
Facing a current pandemic, housing crisis, and potential loss of income, no one should have to worry about predatory loans or losing their home. We urge the LA County Board […]
Bet Tzedek Services During COVID-19
Posted on March 23, 2020
In order to keep clients, volunteers, and staff safe during COVID-19, Bet Tzedek has implemented remote intake procedures for all client matters. All services areas remain available through these procedures. […]