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Without legal aid, I don’t know where we would be. I do know there is no way we could have done this on our own.

~ Natasha Torres

Talk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid

Watch the recorded speaking program for this year’s lobby day, held on January 26, 2023.

News & Updates

October 26, 2023/by ejc

Equal Justice Coalition Honors Massachusetts Legislators for Championing Civil Legal Aid

August 10, 2023/by ejc

MLAC Commends Governor Healey and Legislature for $49 Million Appropriation for Civil Legal Aid in FY24 Budget

May 9, 2023/by ejc

MLAC Applauds the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means for Civil Legal Aid Investment in FY24 Budget

April 12, 2023/by ejc

MLAC Applauds Massachusetts House of Representatives FY24 Budget

March 1, 2023/by ejc

MLAC Commends Governor Healey for FY24 Budget with Increased Investment in Civil Legal Aid

January 27, 2023/by ejc

Talk to the Hill draws more than 1,000 people to support $49M for civil legal aid in FY24

January 24, 2023/by ejc

Hundreds of lawyers, advocates to join virtual “Talk to the Hill” event asking Massachusetts state legislators for increased civil legal aid funding

January 12, 2023/by ejc

63 General Counsels from Massachusetts-based corporations sign letter supporting $49 million in FY24 state funding for civil legal aid

#LegalAidChangesLives

Civil legal aid is making a difference in people’s lives every day. The #LegalAidChangesLives project seeks to illuminate the everyday stories of clients, attorneys, volunteers, and community members whose lives have been touched by civil legal aid. Click on the stories below or click here to learn more.