Summary
Organization name
Legal Aid Society
Tax id (EIN)
61-0537626
Address
416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Ste. 300Louisville, KY 40202
About
The ROI of LAS
REAL KENTUCKIANS. REAL JUSTICE.
For over a century, Legal Aid Society has been pursuing justice for people in poverty.
When most people think of the justice system, they imagine courtrooms, laws, and legal jargon. But at Legal Aid Society, we see something more: the faces of real Kentuckians. We see a single mother fighting to keep her home, a veteran seeking the benefits he earned, a survivor escaping domestic violence, and a grandmother protecting the rights of her grandchildren. These aren’t case numbers—they’re neighbors. They’re families. They’re lives that matter. Join us in ensuring they have equal access to justice.
THIS IS WHAT EQUAL JUSTICE LOOKS LIKE
Fighting Homelessness - One Helping Hand at a Time
Project H.E.L.P. meets homeless clients where they are and helps remove legal barriers--like access to government benefits, replacement of vital government documents, secure housing. and more--so our neighbors can move toward lasting stability. The need remains significant as homelessness continues to rise across Louisville and the Commonwealth, but Legal Aid Society Senior Attorney Jeff Brown and his Project H.E.L.P team continue to show up for homeless individuals. Since 2017, Jeff Brown has been helping unhoused men at the St. John Center with their civil legal needs. In the last year, he and his team have helped 280 individuals experiencing homelessness.
A Fresh Start for a Hopeful Man
Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction - it's about having the opportunity to rebuild a life. In the video below, Wesley Doak shares how a sports injury, substance use disorder, and involvement with the justice system could have defined his future. Instead, with determination, treatment, and the help of an expungement from Legal Aid Society, he found a new path to serving his community as a firefighter. His story is a powerful reminder that second chances can change lives when people are given the opportunity to move forward.
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Organization Data
Louisville, KY 40202