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Housing, domestic violence and abuse, benefits

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

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This clinic will promote economic development by eliminating barriers to employment such as undocumented status, lack of housing, and lack of healthcare for immigrants and farmworkers. It will also educate law students on public interest advocacy.

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

This clinic will promote economic development by eliminating barriers to employment such as undocumented status, lack of housing, and lack of healthcare for immigrants and farmworkers. It will also educate law students on public interest advocacy. Read More »

In the second year of funding, SLC plans to make leaps forward in both referring cases for placement with pro bono attorneys but also in successfully placing those cases. Over the course of the second year, SLC anticipates increasing the pro bono panel by 100% to more than 100 volunteers.

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

In the second year of funding, SLC plans to make leaps forward in both referring cases for placement with pro bono attorneys but also in successfully placing those cases. Over the course of the second year, SLC anticipates increasing the pro bono panel by 100% to more than 100 volunteers. Read More »

Foster children at risk and aging out of system

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

Foster children at risk and aging out of system Read More »

The Criminal Justice Reform Through Impact Litigation project will achieve social and economic justice through impact litigation and direct legal advocacy on behalf of institutionalized persons and the homeless. With multiple class action lawsuits currently pending, this project will impact more than 10,000 inmates and ultimately benefit the communities that each of these inmates will eventually return to upon release.

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

The Criminal Justice Reform Through Impact Litigation project will achieve social and economic justice through impact litigation and direct legal advocacy on behalf of institutionalized persons and the homeless. With multiple class action lawsuits currently pending, this project will impact more than 10,000 inmates and ultimately benefit the communities that each of these inmates will eventually return to upon release. Read More »

The Home Sweet Home heirs property project stabilizes communities of color by giving homeowners title to heirs property; preventing future heirs property problems by drafting deeds and advance directives; and preparing low-income homeowners for disasters by making them eligible to obtain homeowners insurance in advance of a storm and to receive disaster relief if their homes are damaged by a storm. This project intends to serve 250 clients.

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

The Home Sweet Home heirs property project stabilizes communities of color by giving homeowners title to heirs property; preventing future heirs property problems by drafting deeds and advance directives; and preparing low-income homeowners for disasters by making them eligible to obtain homeowners insurance in advance of a storm and to receive disaster relief if their homes are damaged by a storm. This project intends to serve 250 clients. Read More »

Domestic violence and abuse, benefits

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

Domestic violence and abuse, benefits Read More »

Daniela Valdes, University of Florida Levin College of Law

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

Daniela Valdes, University of Florida Levin College of Law Read More »

Ending juvenile solitary confinement

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

Ending juvenile solitary confinement Read More »

Four projects will be funded: 1. The Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project will prevent the economic exploitation of immigrant and migrant workers by employers, such as violations of working conditions, unpaid wages, employment discrimination and sexual harassment, through a mix of individual representation, class action litigation and impact advocacy. It is anticipated that this project will serve 300 clients; 2. Florida Institutional Legal Services protects social, community, and economic justice for indigent people in state custody by using class action lawsuits, individual representation, and community lawyering to advocate for access to mental and physical healthcare, public benefits, and relief of debt while in custody. It is anticipated that 15,000 prisoners will be served through this project; 3. The Affordable Housing Preservation project preserves affordable rental housing through ongoing and replicable impact litigation and advocacy. It is anticipated that this project will serve 200 clients; The Disaster Preparation & Recovery project identifies and combats systemic barriers to disaster recovery assistance by providing legal information, disaster-related legal assistance to low-income clients, and systemic and policy advocacy to ensure that disaster relief is made available. It is anticipated that this project will serve over 15,000 Floridians.

Clay Williams / April 16, 2025

Four projects will be funded: 1. The Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project will prevent the economic exploitation of immigrant and migrant workers by employers, such as violations of working conditions, unpaid wages, employment discrimination and sexual harassment, through a mix of individual representation, class action litigation and impact advocacy. It is anticipated that this project will serve 300 clients; 2. Florida Institutional Legal Services protects social, community, and economic justice for indigent people in state custody by using class action lawsuits, individual representation, and community lawyering to advocate for access to mental and physical healthcare, public benefits, and relief of debt while in custody. It is anticipated that 15,000 prisoners will be served through this project; 3. The Affordable Housing Preservation project preserves affordable rental housing through ongoing and replicable impact litigation and advocacy. It is anticipated that this project will serve 200 clients; The Disaster Preparation & Recovery project identifies and combats systemic barriers to disaster recovery assistance by providing legal information, disaster-related legal assistance to low-income clients, and systemic and policy advocacy to ensure that disaster relief is made available. It is anticipated that this project will serve over 15,000 Floridians. Read More »