This #NationalVolunteerWeek, we’re celebrating how LSC grantees and pro bono attorneys partner to strengthen communities nationwide.
Learn how LSC's Pro Bono Innovation Grants support this vital work: www.lsc.gov/grants/pro-b...
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The future of justice is being built right now — and LSC is at the forefront. Register for next week’s LawDroid AI Conference and learn how AI is reshaping justice in 2026.
Hear from LSC's Ron Flagg (keynote) and Angela Tripp (panel moderator). 🔗lawdroid.ai @lawdroid.bsky.social
Out today! LSC’s new report shows how laws shape who stays housed — and who doesn’t.
“The Effect of State and Local Laws on Eviction: Lessons Learned and Future Directions” shares key findings from our multiyear eviction study.
Explore them now: www.lsc.gov/eviction
LSC's just-released budget request to Congress highlights the depth of civil legal needs for low-income Americans and the resources essential to addressing them.
Read it here: www.lsc.gov/our-impact/p...
Civil legal services are a lifeline — protecting the safety, livelihoods and stability of millions of everyday Americans.
Learn how you can support justice for all. lsc.gov/GetInvolved ⚖️
Don’t wait until it’s too late to think about disaster preparedness.
We break down the biggest mistakes people make before and after a disaster — and how to avoid them — on LSC’s Heartland Disaster Help blog.
Get prepared now. 👇
For many rural communities, distance and lack of transportation can make accessing legal help nearly impossible.
The Land of Lincoln Mobile Justice Van is changing that by bringing free legal aid directly to people who need it most. This is what meeting people where they are really looks like.
From courtrooms to communities. our grantees are making a difference every single day. Catch this week's Grantees in the News and see how they're expanding access to justice where it's needed most. #AccessToJustice
Holocaust survivor and longtime leader of AppalReD Legal Aid, John Rosenberg, joins the latest episode of Talk Justice to share his incredible journey — from Nazi Germany to a life dedicated to advancing justice in Kentucky.
🎧 Listen now legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/tal...
Too many people walk into a courthouse alone. Legal Aid of Western Missouri's Debt Relief Project Team makes sure they don't have to face the legal system that way.
Read Russell Shankland's latest piece for Justice Rising for a profile on their important work. 👇
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans live in rural areas — but legal help is out of reach for far too many. Grace Stewart and Kaitlyn Slack break down major findings from LSC's Rural Justice Task Force Report in their latest piece for Justice Rising.
Read it today: medium.com/justice-risi...
We recently honored Senator Durbin with LSC’s Champion of Justice Award. As he shared, “Legal aid changes lives for the better and improves our communities. I’ve been proud to support the LSC — and will continue to with my remaining time in Congress — and I’m grateful for this recognition.”
LSC's just-released budget request to Congress highlights the depth of civil legal needs for low-income Americans and the resources essential to addressing them.
Read it here: www.lsc.gov/our-impact/p...
Our grantees are making headlines and changing lives! Catch this week’s news roundup to see the impact in action.
This #FairHousingMonth, dive into resources from our Housing Task Force! Learn about collaboration opportunities between landlords and legal services providers, innovations for addressing housing instability and more.
Explore today: www.lsc.gov/initiatives/...
Thank you to Law360 for covering LSC's budget request and the case for funding civil legal services.
As LSC President Ron Flagg says in the article, legal aid is a smart public investment that helps everyday Americans in need and strengthens entire communities.
A criminal record shouldn't forever define someone's future. This #SecondChanceMonth, learn how our grantee Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands built ExpungeMate — an AI tool streamlining the expungement process for those who need it most.
🔗 bit.ly/4efTPEC
LSC was proud to recognize Senator Dan Sullivan (AK) with our Champions of Justice Award. As he shared, “The work that LSC and its grantees provide for veterans, survivors of DV, and in assisting families navigating housing, reflects who we are as a country at our best.”
49% of eligible Americans seeking legal aid are turned away. Not because they don't qualify, but because LSC grantees lack the resources to serve them.
We're asking Congress for $2.14B to close that gap.
Read our just-released budget request here: www.lsc.gov/our-impact/p...
Big things are happening across our grantee community! Each week, we spotlight the incredible work our grantees are doing and this week's headlines are not to be missed.
April is #SecondChanceMonth! Hear Dionne Dowdy-Lacey's powerful story of how help from LSC grantee Community Legal Aid Services empowered her to rebuild her life.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nuO...
Justice shouldn't have a zip code. Our grantee Neighborhood Legal Services is bringing free legal help directly to Western New York communities, meeting people where they are. 🚍 @nlsinc716.bsky.social
Disaster Resilience Month is almost over but your prep journey doesn't have to be! Explore Heartland Disaster Help, which offers tools for preparedness, recovery and resilience.
👉 heartlanddisasterhelp.org/march-is-dis... #DisasterResilience
Check out this week's Grantees in the News and see how our grantees are serving their communities! 🎥
After Hurricane Harvey destroyed her Texas home, Julie faced years of legal hurdles just to rebuild. With help from LSC grantee Texas RioGrande Legal Aid she found stability again.
Hear her story ⬇️
When people can access legal help, everyone benefits. Civil legal aid strengthens families, communities and the economy.
Learn how: www.lsc.gov/our-impact/economic-impact
New episode alert! 🎙️ Association of American Law Schools CEO Kellye Testy joins @vanderbiltlaw's Prof. Cat Moon on Talk Justice to discuss access to justice, legal ed & tech, and new pathways to becoming a lawyer.
🎧 Listen now legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/talk-justice/ @theaals.bsky.social
LSC heads to Capitol Hill today! Tune in remotely and hear how civil legal services are helping everyday Americans, including veterans and survivors of domestic violence, navigate a complex legal system when it matters most.
Watch at www.youtube.com/live/EED-AHn...
Resilience starts with information. This Disaster Resilience Month, we're partnering with Equal Justice Works to spotlight important disaster recovery and preparedness tools.
Start by learning your risk and exploring available resources here. 👇 #DRAM
Join LSC tomorrow as we head to Capitol Hill! Through real stories from the field, speakers will shed light on how veterans and DV survivors navigate a complex legal system — and the critical role access to justice plays in their lives.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EED-...