Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.

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The theme of this year's The Big Share® is "build our future together." This online day of giving is an easy way to donate to and support local nonprofits making a difference in our community. Legal Action of Wisconsin has always been committed to connecting Wisconsinites to justice. If you're wondering how you might be able to give back to your community right now, donate to Legal Action during The Big Share! Save the date for The Big Share® on Tuesday, March 4. Don't think you can join us then? Our donation page is LIVE NOW! Follow Community Shares of Wisconsin or visit https://lnkd.in/eNDjAsm6 to learn more and participate! Thank you for your generous support! #CSWTheBigShare #GiveBack #YourWayForward #LAW

February is recognized as Black History Month in the United States. Today, we celebrate Black pioneer and champion lawyers who have a long legacy of providing justice and civil legal protections for all. At Legal Action of Wisconsin, we honor their contributions and are proud to continue the work of fighting for equal access to justice. Pictured: Ketanji Brown Jackson, acting Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Deborah Batts, first openly gay Black federal judge, Jane Bolin, first Black woman judge in the United States, Thurgood Marshall, first Black Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Ferdinand Lee Barnett, first Black assistant state attorney of Illinois, Sadie Tanner Mossel Alexander, first woman secretary of the National Bar Association, Raymond Pace Alexander, civil rights lawyer known for family law and civil rights cases in Pennsylvania, Fred Grey, prominent Black attorney best known for his work during the Civil Rights Movement, and Vel Phillips, champion for fair housing in Wisconsin and served as the first Black woman Secretary of State of Wisconsin.

"The opposite of poverty is not wealth; the opposite of poverty is justice." - Bryan Stevenson The #OppositeofPoverty Campaign is designed to showcase how civil legal aid is vital to the fight against poverty. Legal Action of Wisconsin believes in the right to a safe and stable community to live in and thrive. Civil legal aid protects this right and ensures this opportunity for all. Stand up for stability in our communities by supporting legal aid organizations. Their expertise empowers individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, protecting their rights, and securing stable housing, employment, and financial well-being. Together, let’s build a foundation of stability, paving the way to a brighter future! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dM7u2yw9 #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #StabilityMatters #LegalAidSupports #StandupforStability #PovertyAwarenessMonth #OppositeofPoverty

We're proud to highlight the work of our Eviction Free MKE team as part of CLAAW's Opposite of Poverty campaign. Click below to read one of many stories demonstrating how civil legal aid empowers individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, protecting their rights, and securing stable housing. Together, let’s build a foundation of stability, paving the way to a brighter future. #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #StabilityMatters #LegalAidSupports #standupforstability

What would you do if the person who murdered your daughter had a key to your home? For domestic violence victims, that can be a reality. Learn more in this true story of one of our families that highlights the importance of #victimsrights and the impact of organizations like #KidsMatterInc. https://lnkd.in/g39uPkv4 #OppositeOfPoverty #PovertyAwareness

Behind seemingly routine family law matters – custody disputes, restraining orders, child safety – often lie complex crises that can trap families in poverty. A legal aid attorney at Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CASDA) stepped in when "Sarah" faced losing access to her children amid her former partners' violence and substance abuse. See how civil legal aid changed the trajectory for her entire family. WisTAF is proud to support CASDA with crucial grant funding. #OppositeOfPoverty #PovertyAwarenessMonth #CivilLegalAid https://lnkd.in/gj7xdAy7

To succeed in the workplace, you must know your rights. This was the knowledge “Martha” sought out when she reached out to Disability Rights Wisconsin. She knew that she needed more information to talk to her former employer about her termination caused by her epilepsy. Disability Rights Wisconsin worked closely with Martha to make sure she was confident explaining her rights. With the skills and knowledge in her hands, she was prepared for a lifetime of self-advocacy for this job and future steps in her career. Read Martha’s story as part of the #OppositeOfPoverty campaign during #PovertyAwareness Month: https://lnkd.in/gd2ZgpaW Disability Rights Wisconsin provides civil legal aid and support to make sure that people with disabilities know their rights in the workplace. By preparing them with knowledge and resources, people with disabilities can work towards a better system for all and fight poverty in their own lives. 

Organizations are working hard to help domestic violence victims escape danger - after gigantic reductions in federal aid (a delayed effect of government actions several years ago.) Our colleagues at Judicare Legal Aid and Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. do a great job raising awareness of this crucial issue in this WPR story. We fund legal assistance that empowers domestic violence victims to keep themselves safe, well, and financially stable, but we don't have reserves to offset the federal reduction. https://lnkd.in/g3-rFHHG

We're proud to highlight the work of our Eviction Free MKE team as part of CLAAW's Opposite of Poverty campaign. Click below to read one of many stories demonstrating how civil legal aid empowers individuals and families navigating complex legal systems, protecting their rights, and securing stable housing. Together, let’s build a foundation of stability, paving the way to a brighter future. #OppositeOfPoverty #WICivilLegalAid #StabilityMatters #LegalAidSupports #standupforstability