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COURAGEOUS CHOICES: An Extraordinary Los Angeles

As one of the nation’s premier poverty law centers,

Bet Tzedek’s mission is to pursue equal justice for all.

Together, we can protect the legal rights of the poor

and forge new pathways out of poverty.

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EXTRAORDINARILY COURAGEOUSJustice, Justice You Shall Pursue...

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EXTRAORDINARILY DYNAMIC

Bet Tzedek is a full service, comprehensive poverty law

center. Our highly integrated programs combine

direct advocacy with outreach, education,

training and legislative reform.

EXTRAORDINARILY DEDICATEDBet Tzedek law clerks, circa 1980

EXTRAORDINARILY COMPELLING

Bet Tzedek’s comprehensive approach to

poverty law is both innovative and effective.

Now a best practices model worldwide,

Bet Tzedek opens the door to justice for over

10,000 low-income, elderly and disabled Angelenos

each year.

EXTRAORDINARILY VITALBet Tzedek is a catalytic force for poverty law

EXTRAORDINARILY INSPIRING

“Bet Tzedek volunteers make new relationships

in the fight against injustice and gain a deeper

understanding of the daily struggles of our fellow

Angelenos. Bet Tzedek itself becomes a bridge

between communities, a path towards

justice...”

- SANDOR E. SAMUELS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXTRAORDINARILY GENEROUSGenerous volunteers expand our ability to serve those in need.

EXTRAORDINARILY ESSENTIAL

Bet Tzedek is a vital lifeline for thousands of

Angelenos seeking equal access to justice.

Our multi-faceted programs empower clients to

equally access opportunity, and protect low-income individuals nationwide.

EXTRAORDINARILY COLLABORATIVE

Bet Tzedek is the hub of a broad network of

well-integrated partners. Working strategically with

law firms and social service agencies, Bet Tzedek identifies

systemic injustices and builds collaborative

solutions that address the root causes of poverty

and exploitation.

EXTRAORDINARILY COMMITTEDStaff attorneys fight tirelessly against the root causes of poverty.

EXTRAORDINARILY PIONEERING

Bet Tzedek’s pioneering programs take a holistic

approach to the major problems confronting low-income

seniors and families. These groundbreaking initiatives

pursue actions with substantial policy impact, and create

replicable models that are used nationwide.

EXTRAORDINARILY INNOVATIVE

A volunteer army of nearly 750 legal professionals lend

their specialized skills to fight for those who have no

other advocate. Their dedication and commitment

dramatically expand Bet Tzedek’s capacity to address

the needs of low-income Angelenos.

EXTRAORDINARILY GRATEFULThank you! Your generous support makes justice a reality for thousands of vulnerable Los Angeles residents each year.

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