DCVLP News
March, 2010 DCVLP Recognized as a Leader in Serving Women and Girls in Need
DCVLP is honored to be one of 10 local nonprofits recently selected to receive a Washington Area Women's Foundation 2010 Leadership Award. The Leadership Awards Program invests in the work of outstanding, emerging community-based organizations that exhibit vision and impact in serving the critical needs of women and girls. We are grateful to WAWF for their support of our work.
September, 2009 "Stars of the Bar" Awarded!
The Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia honored the co-founders of the DCVLP -- Jenny Brody, Karen Barker Marcou, Marla Spindel -- as “Stars of the Bar” at its annual reception on September 17, 2009, in recognition of the DCVLP’s contribution to community service.The DCVLP extends its sincere appreciation to the WBA for this award and will continue to expand opportunities for lawyers reentering the workforce to use their legal skills in helping their communities.
June, 2009 DCVLP Receives Verizon Foundation Grant to Combat Domestic Violence
This generous grant will allow the DCVLP to help more domestic violence survivors achieve safety and independence for themselves and their families.