Advocates For Basic Legal Equality
Advocates For Basic Legal Equality
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About this organization
Mission
Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) is a non-profit regional law firm that provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western Ohio achieve self reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity. ABLE's mission is to help low-income individuals and families achieve self-reliance, equal justice, and economic opportunity. ABLE's legal work focuses on impact advocacy - cases designed to address recurring, systemic issues that affect large numbers of people. ABLE's work also focuses on addressing discrimination and barriers based on race, national origin, disability, gender, and other protected classes.
About
ADVOCATES FOR BASIC LEGAL EQUALITY, INC. (ABLE) IS A NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CIVIL MATTERS TO HELP ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS TO ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE, AND EQUAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.ABLE IS A LAW FIRM FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS - THOSE WHO HAVE NOWHERE ELSE TO TURN FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS, USING OUR SKILLS AS LAWYERS AND ADVOCATES, TO ACHIEVE SELF-RELIANCE, EQUAL JUSTICE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; IN ESSENCE, TO HELP THEM BUILD A BETTER LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WHEN WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION WE LITERALLY HELP PEOPLE PULL THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY AND ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.WE EXIST BECAUSE LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS NEED LAWYERS. LAWYERS CAN PROVIDE VITAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS AS THEY ENCOUNTER AND SEEK TO OVERCOME SERIOUS, SOMETIMES LIFE THREATENING, CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.ABLE REPRESENTS CLIENTS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF LAW, INCLUDING HOUSING, (PUBLIC HOUSING, EVICTION, FORECLOSURE, PREDATORY LENDING, AND HOUSING CONDITIONS); COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND GOVERNMENT BENEFITS; EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION, AND THE LEGAL PROBLEMS THAT AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS AND SENIOR CITIZENS FACE.EACH YEAR ABLE'S EXPERIENCED STAFF OF ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THROUGHOUT 32 COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL OHIO AND STATEWIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS. WE HAVE OFFICES LOCATED IN DAYTON, TOLEDO AND DEFIANCE.WE MEET THE LEGAL NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNER LAW FIRM, LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO, INC. (LAWO). IN 2018, LAWO AND ABLE RECEIVED 15,189 REQUESTS FOR HELP, WORKED ON 7,968 CASES, AND 4,934 CASES WERE CLOSED, BENEFITTING 19,574 PERSONS. THE SERVICES WE PROVIDED BENEFITED CHILDREN, SENIORS, VETERANS, IMMIGRANTS, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PERSONS WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE, FAMILIES FACING EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE, HOMELESS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CHILDREN STRUGGLING TO SECURE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS, AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, AND NURSING HOME RESIDENTS, AMONG OTHERS. OUR ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES WORK IN AREAS THAT PRIVATE ATTORNEYS USUALLY DO NOT, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION OF TENANTS, LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, IMMIGRANTS, VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND PEOPLE SEEKING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE.WHAT WE DO IS CRITICAL TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE POWERFUL SOLUTIONS TO CRITICAL SOCIETAL ISSUES. THROUGH OUR EFFORTS, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY OR SAVED FOR OUR CLIENTS. WE CONSERVE VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES BY ADDRESSING ISSUES BEFORE THEY BECOME A CRISIS AND WORK WITH NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SERVING LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.TOGETHER LAWO AND ABLE CONSTITUTE THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF FREE, COMPREHENSIVE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN OHIO. NEARLY 25% OF OHIO'S POVERTY POPULATION LIVES IN OUR 32 COUNTY SERVICE AREA. OUR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED IN TOLEDO AT THE CENTER FOR EQUAL JUSTICE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Advocates for basic legal equality, inc. (able) is a non-profit law firm that provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups in western ohio achieve self-reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Advocates for basic legal equality, inc. (able) is a non-profit law firm that provides high quality legal assistance in civil matters to help eligible low-income individuals and groups to achieve self-reliance, and equal justice and economic opportunity.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as OH.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 525 JEFFERSON AVE NO 300, TOLEDO, OH, 43604.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 75.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $285,175.
- The organization has 30 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization pays $4,865,005 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $332,788 in fundraising expenses.