MLSC makes grants to nonprofit organizations to ensure low-income Marylanders have access to stable, efficient and effective civil legal aid.
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Have you read MLSC's 2024 Annual Report? In FY 2024, MLSC continued active advocacy to secure vital funding for the civil legal aid community and advance the establishment of a right to counsel in civil proceedings. Read more here: mlsc.org/mlscs-fy24-annual-r…
📢 MLSC is looking for a consultant! 📢
MLSC is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to facilitate our strategic planning process. Ideal candidates should have experience in grantmaking, the civil legal services community, or both. Visit mlsc.org for info.
Civil legal aid is a smart investment for Maryland communities. Read the study at mlsc.org/news-resources/news…
ALT Infographic title: Civil Legal Aid is a smart investment for Maryland Communities. Text: Every $1 invested in legal services for Marylanders in 2023 provided a return of $12.92 in financial benefits for Maryland communities, reflecting cost savings in areas such as reduced homelessness, improved healthcare outcomes, and lower law enforcement costs. Find out more at mlsc.org. Point 1: 75,968 is the total number of legal aid services provided by MLSC-funded organizations in 2023. Point two: 557 million is the value to communities from tax revenue and savings on social and community services. Point 3: 1,292 percent is the return on investment for mlsc funding to legal aid service organizations.
The Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center has opened nominations for the Pro Bono Service Awards. Nominate an advocate or program at probonomd.org/awards/ by March 7!
According to @MDDailyRecord, renters with legal support are successfully avoiding evictions! tinyurl.com/bde7eb8h (paywall)
For every $1 invested in Maryland's ACE program, the state gained $3.04 in benefits, totaling $46.7M in a year. The program reduced eviction disruptions for 84% of tenants and ensured housing stability. Read more here: mlsc.org/groundbreaking-acce…
Each year, MLSC brings together Maryland’s legal services community to recognize people and organizations that have contributed significantly to the provision of legal services and access to justice for low-income Marylanders. mlsc.org/get-involved/annual…
Governor Wes Moore named Linda H. Lamone of Anne Arundel County and Saad Malik of Baltimore County as MLSC board members. mlsc.org/governor-moore-appo…
We are delighted to announce some updates to our team that will allow us to work at full capacity and provide the necessary support to enable our grantees to carry out their important work!
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Maryland Attorneys: Annual IOLTA Compliance Reporting is Now Open!
Submit your IOLTA reports promptly by logging into the Attorney Information System (AIS).
Deadline Alert: September 10th, 2024
Stay compliant and submit on time!
Thank you to the Daily Record's Editorial Advisory Board for their strong support for funding civil legal services for Marylanders in need!
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MLSC will hold an FY25 Grant Webinar on Jan 25 @ 10 am.
*funding policies and priorities
*grant application process
*forecast for FY25 funding level.
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
In November, MLSC presented awards to seven individuals or organizations, recognizing significant contributions to civil legal services and access to justice for low-income Marylanders.
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Request for Proposals - Tenant Outreach & Education, Access to Counsel in Evictions
MLSC seeks proposals for tenant outreach and education services across Maryland during 2024. Please submit proposals by December 15, 2023 to Karen Wabeke at [email protected].
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🔍👀 MSBA is actively seeking Program Proposals from the Maryland Legal Community to enrich our 2024 Legal Summit.
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Meghan Marsh '96 started working at @DisabRightsMD as a Maryland Carey Law student. Now she's executive director. baltimoresun.com/features/ne…
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Fighting for the rights of people with disabilities*This health story is free to access during open enrollment, courtesy of @UHC trib.al/5ymU8g4
We're proud of the great expungement work that many of our grantees are doing!
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Congratulations to MLSC board chair Debra A. Thomas on being named to The Daily Record’s Family Law Power List for 2023!
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The MLA Tenants' Right to Counsel Project is hiring attorneys and supervisors in our Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Prince George’s County offices. You will be crucial in supporting tenants facing housing-related challenges and advocating for their rights. #MLA
