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Causes: Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Legal Services
Mission: The mission of Community Legal Services (CLS) of Philadelphia is to help low-income Philadelphia residents obtain equal access to justice by providing them with advice and representation in civil legal matters; advocating for their legal rights; and conducting community education about the legal issues that affect them.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 18,000
Geographic areas served: City of Philadelphia
Programs: Providing civil legal representation for the poor and disadvantaged, including the areas of housing, employment, disability, child welfare and elderly, among others.