Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc.

#JusticeForAll

Leaders of Judicare Legal Aid and Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. were in DC this week to raise awareness about the vital role legal aid plays in our communities.

Attorneys and Marquette Law Students will be in Milwaukee on March 12 and March 13, 2025, to assist Tribal Elders who want help drafting a will, powers of attorney for health care and/or finances, and other basic estate planning services for FREE. ? To begin the process of signing up for a timeslot contact Beth Shampo at (715) 847-4526 to request the forms that are required to get your time scheduled. ? Be on the lookout for upcoming posts about the Northern Tour of the Spring Wills Caravan

My Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc. colleague, Attorney Abrielle Newman spoke with Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service about the rising number of eviction filings in Milwaukee: https://lnkd.in/gYYqBP9H

Learn more about civil legal aid and the LSC (the organization that distributes federal funding allocations to legal aid orgs across the country) from the video below. Then go tell your U.S. and state legislators why it’s important to maintain or increase federal funding for the LSC and grants to help this work (message to US reps and senators) and to have funding for legal aid services in Wisconsin (use the advocacy tool linked in the comments).

Click the link in the first comment below (working the algorithm for max views) to use the State Bar’s advocacy tool to send a message to your state legislators about funding civil legal aid services. Start with a template message and edit to include why you support legal aid in Wisconsin. #JusticeForAll

"Wisconsin has gone far too long without properly funding civil legal aid and this proposed allocation ... will help Wisconsin’s most vulnerable families and promote the efficient functioning of the courts, which benefits everyone." The elected leadership of the State Bar, including Ryan M. Billings, President; Dan Gartzke, President-Elect, and Past President Dean R. Dietrich, is releasing the following statement regarding Gov. Tony Evers’civil legal aid and criminal justice budget proposals. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g6pRXd9h #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wisbar #wispolitics #legalaid

?? Wrapping up a month of empowering insights on civil legal aid! Let's persist in advocating for accessible justice through our work, recognizing that legal aid is a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. ?? Housing Stability: Resolving eviction, substandard housing, or unfair landlord practices. ???? Breaking Employment Barriers: Assisting with wrongful termination, discrimination, or workplace rights. ?? Supporting Financial Independence: Addressing legal challenges hindering financial growth, such as predatory lending or unfair debt collection practices. ?? Advocating for Victims: Offering legal support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault, empowering them to break free and seek justice. ?? Overcoming Debts: Providing assistance in managing and negotiating debts, preventing financial crises. ??? Unfair Business Practices: Helping consumers facing legal issues due to deceptive business practices. ?? Empowering Stability: Legal aid in family matters ensures stability in custody, visitation, and support. The work continues! #oppositeofpoverty #PovertyAwarenessMonth #NationalPovertyAwarenessMonth #justice #accesstojustice #civillegalaid Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF)

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.?

"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