Our Mission

The mission of ALA-Massachusetts is to open doors to justice for clients and cultivate the next generation of public leaders.

Roughly 1 in 4 low-income households in Massachusetts experience a civil legal problem, which can include housing, healthcare and food access, and safety. Massachusetts civil legal aid organizations turn away 40% of eligible applicants due to capacity restrictions.

AmeriCorps Legal Advocates serve at partner legal aid organizations, providing legal assistance to more Commonwealth residents each year. Since 2005, AmeriCorps Legal Advocates have served over 50,000 low-income Massachusetts residents in need.