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Justice is out of reach for the majority of people struggling to survive poverty. The alliance for equal justice is working to change that reality.

The Alliance for Equal Justice�is Washington's network of organizations providing civil legal aid to those with nowhere else to turn. Formed to coordinate and foster collaboration to expand access to justice, the Alliance unites organizations providing and supporting critical legal services to those in need.

Legal aid reduces homelessness, domestic violence, and economic insecurity. And by helping thousands of households sustain steady employment, housing, and benefits, legal aid stabilizes and stimulates our state's economy.

Terminally ill mother can rest assured her daughter is safe

Agnes recently found out that she is terminally ill. Her first concern was the well-being of her disabled daughter, Carrie. Agnes wanted to ensure that Carrie would receive the family�s home upon her death without affecting Carrie�s eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. The Volunteer Lawyer Program of Island County was able... [Read More]

Filed in: Children, Disabilities, Family Safety and Stability, Housing County: Island County