Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1932, Legal Aid is the oldest and largest general civil legal services program in the District of Columbia. Our mission is to “make justice real” – in individual and systemic ways – for persons living in poverty in D.C.
About
THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WORKS TO ENSURE THAT FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND COMMUNITIES LIVING IN POVERTY HAVE EQUAL AND MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO JUSTICE. LEGAL AID PROVIDES ADVICE, BRIEF ASSISTANCE, REPRESENTATION, AND REFERRALS TO THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES, LEGAL AID STAFF ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE ON MATTERS THAT GROW DIRECTLY OUT OF OUR INDIVIDUAL CASES. WHILE THE DEMAND FAR OUTSTRIPS OUR CAPACITY, WE ATTEMPT TO TAKE THOSE CASES IN WHICH AN ATTORNEY CAN MAKE THE MOST DIFFERENCE. OUR CORE PRIORITIES INCLUDE: KEEPING PEOPLE HOUSED: HUNDREDS OF TENANTS EACH YEAR AVOID EVICTION OR HAVE SERIOUS HOUSING CONDITIONS CORRECTED AS A RESULT OF LEGAL AID'S WORK. OUR HOUSING LAWYERS DEFEND AGAINST IMPROPER EVICTIONS IN COURT, ASSIST PUBLIC HOUSING TENANTS TO PRESERVE SUBSIDIES, FIGHT ILLEGAL RENT INCREASES, AND WORK TO ENSURE THAT TENANTS ARE NOT IMPROPERLY DISPLACED BY DEVELOPMENT. SECURING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS: LEGAL AID ASSISTS CLIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN WRONGFULLY DENIED ENROLLMENT, IMPROPERLY TERMINATED, OR UNJUSTLY DENIED SERVICES. THROUGH DIRECT REPRESENTATION IN ADMINISTRATIVE LITIGATION, TRAINING OF CLIENTS TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR OWN BEHALF, AND ADVOCACY WITH AGENCY OFFICIALS TO ACHIEVE REFORM, LEGAL AID WORKS TO ENSURE THAT NECESSARY BENEFITS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO QUALIFY. SECURING SAFETY FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FINDING FAMILY STABILITY: POVERTY HAS A PROFOUND EFFECT ON FAMILIES. NOT SUPRISINGLY, MOST CASES HANDLED BY LEGAL AID TOUCH ON THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN SOME WAY, EITHER BECAUSE THEY DIRECTLY INVOLVE ISSUES OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT, OR BECAUSE THEY ADDRESS CONDITIONS IN A CHILD'S HOME OR INCOME FOR A CHILD'S FAMILY. LEGAL AID GIVES PRIORITY TO THOSE ISSUES MOST SEVERELY BURDENING POOR FAMILIES. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD CUSTODY, VISITATION RIGHTS AND CHILD SUPPORT MAKE UP THE CORE OF OUR FAMILY LAW PRACTICE. CONSUMER LAW: LEGAL AID PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED REPRESENTATION TO HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE AND TO PERSONS FACING ABUSIVE DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES: LEGAL AID PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING IMMIGRANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF DC'S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY. APPELLATE: LEGAL AID HAS A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED APPELLATE PROGRAM, THE BARBARA MCDOWELL APPELLATE ADVOCACY PROGRAM, WHICH LITIGATES POVERTY LAW CASES BEFORE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S HIGHEST COURT.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Legal aid's mission is to 'make justice real' - in individual and systemic ways - for persons living in poverty in the district of columbia. in particular, legal aid provides civil legal assistance to individuals, families, and communities in the district who could not otherwise afford to hire a lawyer. legal aid staff and volunteers provide a continuum of services from client education to full representation before a court or an administrative tribunal. types of cases include preventing evictions and homelessness, preserving affordable housing, preserving home ownership, ensuring a safe and decent place to live, curbing abusive debt collection practices, securing access to health care, nutrition, and public benefits, protecting families against domestic violence, promoting family stability through child support and custody arrangements, and providing a range of civil legal services to the immigrant client community.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To provide civil legal aid to individuals, families, and communities in the district of columbia who could not otherwise afford to hire a lawyer.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as DC.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 1331 H STREET NW SUITE 350, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 81 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $596,802.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 50 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1934.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $6,235,648 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $657,548 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.