Dear supporters and friends, 

After careful consideration, the JusticeAccess Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to wind down our operations and dissolve the organization. 

This was not a decision we made lightly. Over the past five years, we have had the privilege to serve neighbors throughout DC as well as patrons who are incarcerated in states throughout the US. In 2025 alone, we reached almost 325 individuals who came to us seeking help navigating the legal system without an attorney. We provided reference services, built partnerships across the District, and worked to bridge the gap between legal need and legal information. 

While we are proud of what we accomplished together, the realities of sustaining a small nonprofit in the current funding environment have made it clear that we cannot continue our work in a way that serves our community responsibly. 

We are profoundly grateful for the support you have provided during these five years. Some of you volunteered your time and expertise; some of you made financial contributions (large and small); some of you helped us think through challenges and opportunities; and some of you simply believed in what we were trying to do and cheered us on. All of it mattered, and all of it allowed us to do work that would not have been possible otherwise. Thank you for trusting us to serve our neighbors with care and integrity. 

Over the coming months, we will be taking the necessary steps to officially dissolve the organization in accordance with DC law and our obligations to funders and stakeholders. For those of you who have recurring donations in place, please know that we will be canceling those on your behalf shortly after this email goes out. If you have made any donations between January 1 and today, you will receive a year-end giving statement for tax purposes before our official dissolution. 

If you have questions or concerns, or if there is anything you need from us during this transition, please do not hesitate to reach out. Rebecca will remain available at rak@justiceaccess.org throughout this process. Thank you again for being part of JusticeAccess. The work we did together made a real difference in people’s lives, and we will always be grateful to have had the opportunity to do it alongside you. 

With gratitude, 

Rebecca Katz, Executive Director

Jason Eliaser, Chair