Neighbors who live with daily injustice rooted in poverty, disability, and discrimination are the least likely to have the resources to defend their rights. Neighborhood Legal Services Program (NLSP) locates its offices where they are needed most, bringing free civil legal services directly to low-income DC residents. Approximately 90% of NLSP clients are African American and live in Wards 5, 7, and 8, the District's lowest-income Wards. NLSP staff attorneys fight for tenants' housing rights, protect domestic violence survivors from their abusers, and help job seekers dismantle unfair barriers to employment and other services. NLSP meets clients where they are, offering educational seminars in nontraditional settings like public libraries to reach those who might otherwise fall through the cracks. At every opportunity, NLSP joins community stakeholders to advocate for policies that uphold justice for neighbors in need.

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Budget (FY2023)

  • The current budget for Neighborhood Legal Services Program is: $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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About Spur Local

Every year, 190+ local nonprofits (with budgets under $4M) apply to join the Spur Local network. 170+ community volunteers assess these applications for impact. 100% of organizations are site visited and financially reviewed. Finally, 76+ critical, local nonprofits are selected for inclusion in Spur Local's annual print and digital catalog, and enter a four-year partnership with us. Since 2003, we have raised over $65 million for nonprofits across the Greater Washington region. We charge no fees and raise funds separately to support our work.

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