Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Legal Services, Protection Against Abuse

Mission: MLSA is the only comprehensive legal services provider in the state. MLSA's Board of Directors set priorities for direct client representation by MLSA attorneys. Current priorities include: domestic violence advocacy; housing matters; public benefits; consumer issues; health issues; and utilities.

Results: MLSA has provided legal aid to people in every county of Montana over its nearly 50 years of continuous service.

Target demographics: all Montanans access justice, especially vulnerable Montanans,

Direct beneficiaries per year: 6,000 Montanans access justice.

Geographic areas served: all of Montana

Programs: civil legal aid to help domestic violence survivors and their children live lives free of violence, to help Montanans living with a disability from unfairly losing benefits that pay for food, and to help veterans keep housing. Your generosity provides access to legal help for people to protect their livelihoods, their health, and their families. Your donation also makes it easier for all Montanans to access legal information, through easy-to-understand forms, on-line forms, and legal self-help.