Become a member of the League of Justice today!

 

Your donation to ALSC increases access to justice for thousands of vulnerable people in Louisiana. 19% of residents live in poverty and cannot afford basic needs 13% of residents live in extreme poverty.  Every day, these hardworking families face difficult problems like a lack of affordable and accessible housing, wrongful evictions, domestic violence, child abuse or neglect and denials of health care or benefits.

Unlike criminal court, civil court clients do not have the right to a court appointed attorney. That’s where Acadiana Legal Service Corporation steps in to fight for equal justice!

Join the League of Justice and commit to fighting for equal justice for all by donating to Acadiana Legal Service Corporation.

You can donate online (below) or mail your donation to:  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, Attention: Margaret Derise, 1020 Surrey Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.

Thank you!

  • League of Justice Donation
    Any amount can be donated. Below are some recommended amounts and what they could provide.
    • $1,000.00 - Could provide one year of legal representation for a child in need of care - empowering them by giving them a voice in their future, protecting them from abuse and neglect, and helping them find new safe and loving homes to grow up in.
    • $500.00 - Could ensure domestic violence survivors are provided a lawyer to help with protective orders and legal services.
    • $250.00 - Could help the elderly or those with disabilities access housing, income and medical care they need to escape homelessness.
    • $100.00 - Could ensure vulnerable people have in-person meetings with lawyers to get advice on how to protect their families, homes, and livelihoods.

Considering a planned gift or bequest? Contact Margaret Derise at mderise@la.law.org

ALSC respects your privacy.  When you donate online, we will not sell, trade, or share your information with anyone.  Online donations to ALSC are safe and secure.  Please read our Donor Privacy Statement for more information.  Donations received by ALSC may not be used in any manner inconsistent with the Legal Services Corporation Act.

Please consult your CPA or other tax advisor for a complete understanding of charitable giving and tax deductions as they pertain to your personal situation.  No goods or services were forwarded or offered in exchange for this contribution.  All donations are final.

Since we are a registered 501(c)(3) organization, your contribution is tax deductible. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation. As a condition of the funding it receives from LSC, it is restricted from engaging in certain activities in all of its legal work including work supported by other funding sources. Acadiana Legal Service Corporation may not expend any funds for any activity prohibited by the Legal Services Corporation Act, 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq. or by Public Law 104-134. Public Law 104-134 § 504(d) requires that notice of these restrictions as well as other relevant information be given to all funders of programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation as well as to the public. For a copy of these laws or for any other information of public interest or clarifications, please contact Acadiana Legal Service Corporation. See also: https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/laws-regulations-and-guidance

 

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