Justice, justice, you shall pursue @bettzedek
Los Angeles, CA
Joined October 2014
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Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
The Eaton Fire has devastated much of Altadena, a cherished neighborhood in Los Angeles rich in Black history. If your home was affected, visit our resource page and share with your network: bettzedek.org/resources/soca…
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #EatonFire #Altadena
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
✨On 2/4, San Angelo Park hosted a successful Protect Yourself from Scams & Fraud Workshop with @LACountyDCBA, @bettzedek, #LACountyAD, & @LACDMH.🙏🏽to @lacountyparks!💙
Upcoming workshops:
📅 2/20 Antelope Valley: evt.to/eggaeiisw
📅 2/26 San Pedro: evt.to/eggaehdgw
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
· Additional resources including call scripts, template fact sheets, action alerts, and more are available in this Medicaid Defense Resource List: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Together, we can protect Medicaid.
Call-in number provided by SEIU and will remain open for the fight ahead!
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
· Use our updated fact sheets to help make the case that cutting Medicaid will harm seniors: justiceinaging.org/fact-shee…
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🚨URGENT CTA!🚨 Join @justiceinaging and partners across the country to send a clear message to Congress: Don’t cut Medicaid! Use this call-in line to reach your member of Congress: 866-426-2631.
Proud to have you as a colleague, Alisa!
Alisa is a retired State Investigator who helped update legislation for California disaster victims. At Bet Tzedek, she currently educates communities about elder abuse, fraud prevention, and intergenerational wealth preservation. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
Please consider supporting these fantastic Black-owned small business book sellers. Particular shout out to Octavia's Bookshelf, operated in wildfire-impacted Altadena!
The L.A. wildfires disproportionately impact BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities. Bet Tzedek is proud to celebrate the spaces that uplift BIPOC communities like Octavia’s Bookshelf and Reparations Club (Rep Club). Get help here: lalegalhelp.org/
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
On 1/30/2025, the @lalgbtcenter Senior Center Disability Health Fair brought together older adults, caregivers, & advocates for workshops on mental health & chronic disease management. 🌈
#LACountyAD’s table connected 120+ participants to valuable services. 💪 🌱
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
Register today for early bird pricing: fundraise.givesmart.com/form…
Special thanks to our sponsors: @manatt @MorganLewisLaw @bakermckenzie and @KazanLaw
#ProBonoLeadership #OneJustice2025 #CaliforniaProBonoConference
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
🚨Protect Yourself from Scams & Fraud Recap🚨
On 1/30 older adults gathered at El Cariso Park for a workshop by @LACountyDCBA & #LACountyAD.
Attendees learned how to spot scams, protect personal info, & get support from @bettzedek’s free legal services.🙏 to all who attended.
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
Now. In Sacramento.
@SenMariaEDurazo and Assemblymember @AsmAguiarCurry welcome attendees in SOLIDARITY.
Yes! Protect school children and their right to a free, public education, regardless of their immigration status. enewspaper.latimes.com/infin… - Children have a constitutional right to a public education
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
Are you impacted by the #LosAngelesFires? Lots of great resources are being shared by our grantee Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.
See their site for info: lafla.org/los-angeles-fire-e… #DisasterRelief #DisasterRecovery
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
Thanks to a $575,000 grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, our Disaster Resilience Program will mobilize three Attorney Fellows throughout the Midwest to address the unique disaster-related legal needs of vulnerable communities in this region.
equaljusticeworks.org/news/m…
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If you’re facing an eviction or illegal rent hike, @stayhousedla @legalaidla or @innercitylaw can help you with your next steps.
You can also report illegal rent hikes/evictions with the City at housing.lacity.gov/residents…
ALT GET LEGAL ADVICE If you’re facing an eviction or illegal rent hike, get connected to an attorney: STAY HOUSED LA @stayhousedla LEGAL AID FOUNDATION @legalaidla INNER CITY LAW CENTER innercitylaw.org MORE RESOURCES: File complaints with the City at housing.lacity.gov Report illegal rent hikes & evictions, unsafe conditions, accessibility violations Find answers to FAQs at Laist.com’s story, “The LA fires raise many questions for renters. LAist has answers” (January 17, 2025)
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Unfortunately, many unscrupulous landlords are attempting to take advantage of the desperation caused by the L.A. wildfires. Here is what you can do if you're being targeted. Story link in bio. #housingnews #housingjustice #tenantrights
marketplace.org/2025/01/28/l…
Diego Cartagena (he/his/him) retweeted
Officer detains unhoused woman in labor for "unlawfully camping". She replies that she has no home, nowhere else to go.
She gave birth that same day.
This is the natural extension of the cruelty inherent in the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass. youtube.com/watch?t=43&v=I5T…
Mental health resources for those impacted by the fires, Many thanks to our friends from @MHAS_LA for sharing this info. dmh.lacounty.gov/our-service…
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🚨 Commercial tenants! 🚨 Get FREE legal advice on lease terms, eviction protections & insurance claims in our webinar with @public_counsel & @bettzedek! 📅 Feb 4 | 🕚 11 AM-12:30 PM | 📍 Zoom. Register now: bit.ly/Feb4Training
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The PCC Disaster Recovery Center closes at 8 PM today, relocating to 540 W. Woodbury Rd., Altadena. Team DEO will continue its support there and at UCLA Research Park West. Visit bit.ly/DEOWildfireResponse for updates.
