Lack of Funding Forces DC Legal Services Provider to Close its Doors

February 1, 2012 at 3:54 pm · Filed under News and Developments, The Legal Industry and Economy, Uncategorized

WEAVE, Washington Empowered Against Violence, a holistic legal services provider in D.C. will be shutting its doors at the end of the week. Here’s what Weave’s Board had to say:

We are disappointed to report that WEAVE is in the process of winding down its affairs, which it expects to complete by February 3, 2012. We are deeply grateful for the hard work and support of WEAVE staff, volunteers, government and community partners, and donors over the years.

WEAVE’s mission is no less important today than in the past. However, WEAVE is no exception to the harsh realities of this economy. Lack of adequate funding has made our continued operation impossible.

After considering every possible alternative, the Board has decided the most responsible course of action is to manage a transition of cases and clients with the help of our funders and community partners. For information on transferring legal cases please contact Lolita Youmans at lolita@weaveincorp.org. For information on transferring counseling clients please contact Donna Alexander at donna@weaveincorp.org.

Thank you for your support,

Fernando Laguarda, Board Chair

If you are in the DC area and have the capacity to help some of WEAVE’s clients, please please please reach out to them. Their clients need help with immigration issues, domestic relations and civil protection orders.