What is Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society?
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to offering free, high-quality legal services to low-income residents across seventeen counties and four cities in southwestern Virginia. The organization operates on the fundamental principle that access to justice should not be a privilege reserved for the affluent. SVLAS focuses its efforts on critical areas such as housing, family law, income maintenance, domestic violence, public benefits, consumer law, and special education, aiming to ensure equitable access to the legal system for all.
How much funding has Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society raised?
Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society has raised a total of $350K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$350K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
What's next for Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society?
The substantial backing, characterized as a large-scale late-stage funding event, positions Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society for enhanced operational capacity and expanded outreach. This strategic investment is expected to bolster the organization's ability to address the growing legal needs within its service area, potentially enabling the expansion of its programs and the strengthening of its advocacy efforts. The focus on strategic investment suggests a long-term commitment from backers to support SVLAS's mission of ensuring access to justice for vulnerable populations.
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