Public Interest Law

"At the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), we are unwavering in confronting racism in all its forms. Our mission is rooted in the belief that a society where Black communities thrive benefits everyone. We are guided by a deep commitment to building a future where white supremacy, poverty, and mass incarceration are relics of the past." - https://www.splcenter.org/racial-justice-issues/

Access Justice Brooklyn partners with compassionate pro bono attorneys to provide high-quality, civil legal services that help ensure equal access to the legal system. The organization’s approach prioritizes the most basic, essential elements and experiences of human life, including housing, family stability, and subsistence income. Its proven pro bono model—recruit, train, supervise, and support—also provides flexibility to address new legal issues as they emerge. Everyone, whether an attorney or not, has a role to play in expanding access to justice. Visit www.accessjusticebrooklyn.org or email [email protected] to volunteer, donate, or find other ways to get involved.

Because the quality of justice in America should not depend on how much money a person has, NLADA leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity for all by promoting excellence in the delivery of legal services for people who cannot afford counsel. "As a country, we are living through a once-in-a-generation moment that presents us with a unique opportunity to reckon with our history and answer the resounding call for racial equity in America. There is no other national legal organization that touches on all the access points of racism and poverty and has the ability to tackle the root causes of deeply entrenched racial disparities. The Racial Equity Initiative will help our members in this fight." - April Frazier Camara, President & CEO NLADA

NORTHWEST JUSTICE PROJECT (NJP) PROVIDES FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN NEEDS SUCH AS HOUSING, FAMILY SAFETY, INCOME SECURITY, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, AND MORE. OUR WORK CHALLENGES STRUCTURAL AND RACIAL INEQUITIES TO PROMOTE THE LONG-TERM WELL-BEING OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. THE NJP MISSION IS: COMBATING INJUSTICE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND PROTECTING HUMAN DIGNITY.

The mission of AAAJ-ALC is to promote, advance, and represent the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Islander ("API") communities, recognizing that social, economic, political and racial inequalities continue to exist in the United States. AAAJ-ALC is committed to the pursuit of equality and justice for all sectors of our society with a specific focus directed toward addressing the needs of low-income, immigrant, and underserved APIs.

ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION, STRATEGIC LITIGATION, VALUABLE LEGAL ADVICE, AND MEANINGFUL COLLABORATIONS, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

BROOKLYN LEGAL SERVICES, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, OR MATTERS TO INDIGENT PERSONS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA.

MANHATTAN LEGAL SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT PERSONS IN THE NEW YORK AREA IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS.

QUEENS LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN NONCRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, OR MATTERS TO INDIGENT PERSONS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA.

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is a regional nonprofit advocacy organization fighting climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. As the region's go-to experts for more than three decades, WRA's on-the-ground work advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife. WRA develops, advocates for, and implements science-based policies informed by diverse communities and stakeholders to create a healthier and more equitable future for all Western communities. WRA creates transformational change by driving action at the state level to effectively address complex conservation problems in the West.

GBLA's mission is to "promote social change and justice by providing high quality legal services to Kern County's low-income and elderly."

DRNJ'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT, ADVOCATE FOR AND ADVANCE THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PURSUIT OF A SOCIETY IN WHICH PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES EXERCISE SELF-DETERMINATION AND CHOICE, AND ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.DRNJ'S ACTIVITIES ARE GROUNDED IN ITS BELIEF IN THE INHERENT VALUE AND WORTH OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR RIGHT TO EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND FULL PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

PROVIDE QUALITY FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE AND SMALLER NOT FOR PROFIT GROUPS AND TO EFFECTIVELY INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS IN THE DELIVERY OF THOSE SERVICES.

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CLIENT-CENTERED REPRESENTATION, WHILE TRAINING NEW LAYERS IN THE PRACTICE OF CRIMINAL APPELLATE AND POST-CONVICTION ADVOCACY.

TO CHAMPION EQUAL JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME VIRGINIANS AND TO WORK TO REMEDY THE CONDITIONS THAT BURDEN THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY. TO THESE ENDS WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, COURTEOUS, AND EFFECTIVE LEGAL SERVICES.

TO PROMOTE JUSTICE THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND EDUCATION FOR OUR LOW INCOME NEIGHBORS AS A WAY OF DEMONSTRATING CHRIST'S LOVE.

OUR MISSION IS TO WORK WITH OUR COMMUNITIES TO SEEK JUSTICE AND PROMOTE RACIAL EQUITY FOR THOSE TO WHOM IT HAS BEEN HISTORICALLY DENIED. WE DO THIS THROUGH CRIMINAL DEFENSE, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.

THE MISSION OF CEJIL IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FULL ENJOYMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AMERICAS THROUGH EFFECTIVE USE OF THE TOOLS OF THE INTER-AMERICAN SYSTEM AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW.

SPARKYOUTH NYC, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION), IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IGNITES GROWTH IN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF NEW YORK CITY.

OPERATE A PUBLIC DEFENNDER CORPORATION PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT PERSONS UNDER WEST VIRGINIA CODE 29-21-2. BOTH THE DEFENDANTS AND SOCIETY IN GENERAL ARE BENEFITED FROM THIS LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

FOUNDED IN 1989, HIV LAW PROJECT FIGHTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE MOST UNDERSERVED PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS. HIV LAW PROJECT BELIEVES THAT ALL PEOPLE DESERVE THE SAME RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED AS EQUAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR BASIC HUMAN NEEDS FULFILLED. THESE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ARE OFTEN ELUSIVE FOR MANY PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. THROUGH INNOVATIVE LEGAL AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, HIV LAW PROJECT PARTNERS WITH CLIENTS TO FIGHT FOR THOSE RIGHTS.

PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENTS

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED BY LAWYERS OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TO IMPROVE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM, ENHANCE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO AFFORD LEGAL SERVICES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

TO ENSURE THAT GOVERNMENT IS ACCOUNTABLE TO THE VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS.

CENTER FOR LAW AND SOCIAL POLICY (CLASP) IS A NATIONAL, NONPARTISAN, ANTI-POVERTY NONPROFIT ADVANCING POLICY SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES. WE DEVELOP PRACTICAL YET VISIONARY STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING POVERTY, PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND ADDRESSING INSTITUTIONAL AND RACIAL BARRIERS FACED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR. WITH OVER 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS, WE'RE ADVANCING A BOLD VISION FOR THE FUTURE ROOTED IN ECONOMIC SECURITY AND RACIAL EQUITY.

COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM COMMITTED TO INCREASING FAIRNESS IN THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY ADVOCATING, LITIGATING, AND EDUCATING ON BEHALF OF ARIZONAS MOST UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

CLASI PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES; PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES; VICTIMS OF HOUSING DISCRIMINATION; OLDER CITIZENS (60 AND OVER); VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; AND IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF CRIME, ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

THE SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW (THE SHRIVER CENTER) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT FIGHTS FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVANCING LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES.

SENIORLAW CENTER SEEKS JUSTICE FOR OLDER PEOPLE BY USING THE POWER OF THE LAW, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, AND ADVOCATING ON LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS.

To promote the rights of renters to safe, accessible, and affordable housing on a non-discriminatory basis through education, outreach, supportive services, advocacy, and legal representation.

The public justice center is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization founded in 1985 that uses legal tools to advocate for social justice economic opportunity and race equity.

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN REGION AS A PUBLIC INTEREST LAW AND POLICY CENTER WORKING TO COMBAT SYSTEMATIC BARRIERS TO EQUITY AND TO FIGHT FOR RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO INDIGENT RESIDENTS.

Founded in 1994 as a non-profit organization, Workplace Fairness believes that fair treatment of workers is sound public policy and good business practice, and that free access to comprehensive, unbiased information about workers' rights - without legal jargon - is an essential ingredient in any fair workplace.Workplace Fairness has created and maintains the most comprehensive, online one-stop-shop for free information about workers' rights. We capture the power of technology to:-educate workers, employers, legal services and community organizations,-foster a community of advocates who believe that fairness works, and-promote the fair treatment of workers through public policy.The Organization provides a link for employment rights attorneys and other individuals who are concerned with issues of fairness in the workplace. Workplace Fairness serves as the link that enables professionals and citizens concerned with issues of workplace fairness to more effectively build community awareness

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO END HOMELESSNESS IN MARYLAND BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING ADVICE, COUNSEL, EDUCATION, REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.

THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH OUR LEGAL SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN BALANCE IN THE COURTS AND HELP OUR GOVERNMENT STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM. THE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, BUSINESS CIVIL LIBERTIES AND LEGAL ETHICS. IT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH LITIGATION AND REPRESENTATION, LEGAL PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, INTERN PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND BRIEFS, WEB SEMINARS, MONOGRAPHS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, MEDIA BRIEFINGS AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEO COMMENTARIES. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY, PUBLISHING TIMELY LEGAL STUDIES AND EDUCATING POLICY-MAKERS AND PUBLIC THROUGH EXTENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH.

TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING TO QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS AND ENHANCES THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ACTION.

Legal Access Alameda provides free direct legal assistance to Alameda Countys low-income population by mobilizing volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono service.

TO PROVIDE NEEDY PERSONS WHO REQUIRE LEGAL SERVICES WITH REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS WILLING TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES WITHOUT CHARGE AND TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

The Organizations mission is to empower the most vulnerable in our community through pro bono legal assistance and representation, education, and outreach.

To provide legal assistance and increase opportunities for children, the poor and other disadvantaged communities through advocacy, negotiation and litigation. Volunteer attorneys dedicate time to improve the quality of life for these causes while providing attorneys the ability to meet their professional responsibility of pro bono service to less advantaged segments of the community. Through this, the committee not only meets an obligation to the disadvantaged, it also helps build the future of Colorado and its people.

THE KAIROS MORE TO LIFE FOUNDATION PROMOTES ADVANCEMENT AND WELL-BEING OF MANKIND, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY CONDUCTING PUBLIC FORUMS, PANELS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS AND DISCUSSION GROUPS, AND PROVIDING COACHING, COURSES OF STUDY, AND EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE QUALITY OF PERSONAL AND CORPORATE LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, SOUTH AFRICA, NEW ZEALAND AND PORTIONS OF EUROPE.

Environmental Law Foundation's (ELF) mission is to protect the environment, communities, and consumers against harmful toxics and other environmental harms. Our work consistently improves environmental quality for those most at risk by providing access to information, strategies and enforcement of environmental, toxics, and community right-to-know laws.

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TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE FOR BALANCED GROWTH IN HAWAI'I COUNTY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND PRIVATE RESOURCES.

Promotion of pro bono legal assistance to indigent civil litigants in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.