Legal Aid Impact: Communities at Risk

Without LSC funding, 5,163,149 Americans would lose access to vital legal assistance.

Among those impacted:

205,738 survivors of domestic violence

would lose access to legal protections to escape abuse and rebuild their lives.

644,385 veterans and their families

would risk losing access to benefits, housing and healthcare they’ve earned through service.

1,065,297 children

would face greater instability at home and at school due to unresolved civil legal issues affecting their families.

298,227 older Americans

would lose access to help protecting their income, housing and safety from abuse and exploitation.

Learn More About LSC's National Impact

See how eliminating LSC would hurt families and communities nationwide. Download and share our fact sheet about the life-changing impact of civil legal aid.

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Discover how civil legal aid changes lives. Read stories from legal aid clients across the country.

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