We serve vulnerable individuals and families facing critical legal challenges who can’t afford an attorney. Each year, we strive to meet people where they are by going beyond legal advice to help stabilize families, prevent homelessness, and protect survivors.

As we reflect on our impact in 2025, we are grateful to the clients, staff, volunteers, partners, board members, and supporters who make our mission possible. Every day, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation works to ensure that justice is not determined by income, geography, or circumstance. This year, that commitment was more important than ever as families across Louisiana faced growing economic uncertainty, housing instability, and barriers to opportunity. Through it all, ALSC remained steadfast in our mission to provide exceptional civil legal services that promote fairness, protection, and justice for those who need it most.

We served 14,166 individuals, including 6,118 children, and closed 7,335 cases across 42 parishes. Our outreach reached more than 11,000 people through 246 community events, and our online engagement connected us with hundreds of thousands more. These numbers represent far more than services delivered. They represent families who remained housed, survivors who found safety, veterans who received benefits, seniors who protected their futures, and individuals who gained a second chance to rebuild their lives.

This year’s report highlights three areas of work that demonstrate the power of civil legal aid. Through our heirs’ property initiatives, we helped families secure clear ownership of homes and land, preserving generational wealth and opening pathways to disaster recovery and financial stability. Through Justice on the Geaux and Legal Help Access Points, we brought legal services directly to rural and underserved communities. Through housing advocacy and workforce enhancement programs, we protected tenants from unnecessary displacement and helped Louisianans overcome criminal record barriers that limited employment and economic opportunity.

On behalf of everyone at ALSC, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a more just future. Your support helps bridge the gap between legal challenges and life-changing solutions, creating opportunities for stability, dignity, and hope for thousands of individuals and families across Louisiana.