Civil Legal Aid is an essential investment in people and communities

Studies show that for people experiencing poverty dealing with legal issues effectively can mean the difference between a downward spiral into deeper poverty and a pathway to a better life. That’s where Legal Aid comes in.

Legal issues are interconnected with other challenges people in poverty face: health, abuse, discrimination, job insecurity, literacy barriers, and the inability to get needed assistance. Funding for legal aid offers a substantial community return on investment. Legal aid delivers stability where it’s needed most.