The IEJF administers grants funded by three distinct state appropriations. Click below for the most recent awards.
Civil legal aid grants
IL-AFLAN grants
Cannabis Expungement grants
Call 855-452-3526 to speak to an attorney if you are a veteran, service member, national guard, reservist, spouse or dependent in need of civil legal aid.
New Leaf Illinois is a network of 20 non-profit organizations throughout the state who provide legal representation and other resources to help individuals seeking to expunge cannabis convictions from their records.
A Must-Read @washingtonpost editorial. Unlike criminal cases, there's no right to counsel in civil legal cases. But the stakes are often just as high - from losing your parental rights to losing your home. That's a "profound injustice." https://wapo.st/3810O1A
This recent @nprbusiness piece highlights the major role legal aid plays in preventing evictions and keeping people in their homes- even during state moratoriums.
For Black Families, Evictions Are Still At A Crisis Point — Despite Moratorium https://www.npr.org/2021/02/24/970190910/for-black-families-evictions-are-still-at-a-crisis-point-despite-moratorium?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Our grantees @CARPLSLegal and @lincolnlegalaid explain how @CovidHelpIL can help Illinoisans get their unemployment questions answered
CARPLS Legal Director, Pat Wrona, and @lincolnlegalaid's Daniel Kuehnert talked to @wics_abc20 about Illinois unemployment issues. https://newschannel20.com/news/project-illinois/ides-fraud-problem-is-easy-to-solve-experts-say