Investing in Justice

A building block for improving economic and community changes for Texans and their communities

 


 

Improving Justice For
Vulnerable Populations in Texas


Legal aid transforms the lives of Texans every day. Beyond the individual impact, legal aid is a critical building block for improving the communities we live in. Legal aid helps Texans living in poverty build a foundation of stability so they can create a better future for themselves, their families, and our communities.

Civil legal aid impacts Texas by:
  • Stabilizing families affected by poverty and violence
  • Rebuilding communities after natural disasters, like hurricanes and floods
  • Achieving economic benefits for individuals, veterans, and working families that deserve them
  • Empowering low-income workers to achieve fair treatment in the workplace
  • Ensuring families are able to remain in their home and in safe living conditions
  • Examining discriminatory practices for the marginalized
  • Educating underserved populations on legal rights and responsibilities
  • Identifying and developing legal solutions for communities
  • Guiding struggling youth on paths to become productive adults

  • Opportunity for private philanthropy
    Private philanthropy benefits tremendously from the actions of civil legal aid organizations, which share their work in alleviating poverty, securing income and family stability, ensuring health care, ending violence, and building stronger communities.
  • For more information:  download our brochure or contact the Texas Access to Justice Foundation at 512-320-0099.


    See article: Philanthropy Must Step Up for Fairness in Civil Justice -  The Chronicle of Philanthropy

    See: TAJF: Your Investment in Justice, 2016
  • Recent News

     

    October 31, 2023

    TAJF honors contributions to access to justice at luncheon with Supreme Court

    October 10, 2023

    TAJF adds Aranda to board of directors; Hon. Deborah Hankinson reappointed as chair, Torrence reappointed 

    July 13, 2023

    Cendera Bank Joines Prime Partner Bank Program

    June 12, 2023

    TAJF Sponsors Five Equal Justice Works Fellows

    June 1, 2023

    Texas Access to Justice Commission renews statewide legal clinic initiative for Texas veterans

    May 29, 2023

    Capitol Credit Union Joins the Prime Partner Program  

    May 17, 2023

    Betty Balli Torres Receives Lifetime Achievement Award  

    Apr. 25, 2023

    Statewide Virtual Court Kiosk Project Launches to Improve Texans’ Access to Legal Aid Services

    Nov. 29, 2022

    Wells Fargo Joins the Prime Partner Program

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