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Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation to Create Cloud-Based Pro Bono Portal
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc. will receive a $150,593 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use the grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal. The portal will connect attorneys with pro bono opportunities offered by Statewide Legal Services and other legal aid organizations in the state. Organizations will be able to publish case summaries and other volunteer information to attract new volunteers whose expertise may fit their needs. Volunteers who visit the portal will be matched automatically with cases and organizations that fit their skills, experience and location.
Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation congratulated Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut on the grant.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal: “Access to legal representation is sorely lacking for Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents. This federal funding will expand the availability of free legal services enabling low-income residents to obtain justice. I will continue to advocate for more resources to ensure everyone has a fair shot in our justice system.”
Sen. Chris Murphy: “Without equal access to legal resources and representation, there is no justice for all. This federal funding will help LSC leverage technology to match Connecticut attorneys with people in Connecticut who need access to legal aid. As a member of the Senate Appropriations committee, I’m continuing to push for more funding for LSC so they can continue to do their important work in our state.”
Rep. John Larson (CT-1): “The pro bono services that Statewide Legal Services coordinate ensure access to counsel is something truly available to all in the State of Connecticut. They will be able to expand their reach with the Technology Initiative Grant to both connect attorneys to pro bono work and match cases with appropriate counsel. I supported an increase in funding for the Legal Services Corporation last year so they could support innovative programs like this that carry out their noble mission to promote equal access to justice.”
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Bay Area Legal Services, Legal Services of Greater Miami, and Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Receive Technology Grants from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that three Florida legal aid organizations will receive Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) to improve their use of technology in assisting low-income Floridians with civil legal needs. The recipients are Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.; Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.; and Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Bay Area Legal Services will use a $274,032 grant to develop a web and mobile platform that empowers youth in foster care throughout Florida. The tools will increase youth awareness of their important legal rights—such as education and employment-training benefits—and educate them on various legal protections that help ensure their safety and wellbeing. The platform will provide foster youth several online self-help tools, including online videos and interactive interviews.
Legal Services of Greater Miami’s $177,774 grant will support technology that strengthens the Florida Community Development Legal Project, a statewide collaborative that focuses on free and low-cost legal services for lower-income small business owners and other groups. The project’s goal is to enhance economic opportunities and community services. The grant will help improve collaboration and the overall delivery of services.
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida will use a $35,000 grant to expand existing information security efforts and protect the organization against the ever-increasing threat of cyberattacks. The project will include the drafting and adoption of security policies, an audit of current technology usage and needs, and the development and implementation of a staff training plan.
Members of Florida’s congressional delegation congratulated Bay Area Legal Services on the grant.
Sen. Marco Rubio: “It’s great news that Bay Area Legal Services was awarded this Technology Initiative Grant, which will help educate and empower youth in foster care throughout the state. I am grateful to Legal Services Corporation for their commitment to serving the foster care community and survivors of domestic violence.”
Rep. Charlie Crist (FL-13): “I’m so grateful that funding secured through my seat on the House Appropriations Committee is being invested directly into our community, especially for Bay Area Legal Service to empower youth in foster care across the state. Thank you, Bay Area Legal Services, for the great work to support and empower our youth.”
Rep. Gus Biliraksi (FL-12): “Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) does a tremendous job providing legal representation and advice to economically disadvantaged constituents. This year, BALS will receive more than $274,000 to help 15,000 children in Florida’s foster care system. In the past three years alone, more than 2,500 youth in Florida have aged-out of the foster care system without ever finding a permanent home. Many of these children have suffered greatly and are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. We have a moral obligation to support these children and give them the best possible start in life. Through this grant, BALS will be able to support that goal by offering these children critical guidance about their legal rights. I am thrilled to see expanded availability of these critical services within our community.”
Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) “Bay Area Legal Services has long been a force for good across the Tampa Bay area, providing our neighbors with pathways to financial security and independence. The new Legal Services Corporation grant will benefit countless Floridians in foster care through an innovative online mobile platform designed to educate and empower. I am grateful for the work of Bay Area Legal Services and their success in attaining justice and stability for our neighbors.”
The organizations are three of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc. will receive a $267,374 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use the grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants. Improvements will be developed for both the organization’s online case management system and for GeorgiaLegalConnect.org, a virtual client consultation portal that allows attorneys to connect with clients remotely.
Members of Georgia’s congressional delegation congratulated Atlanta Legal Aid Society on the grant.
Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock: “The Atlanta Legal Aid Society does tremendous work in our community to help the most vulnerable citizens navigate our courts. I’m glad these federal dollars will be put to good use supporting their important legal work, and I’m going to continue fighting in Washington to strengthen federal support for legal aid in Georgia."
Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-4): “Atlanta Legal Aid Society is a critical lifeline for so many of our low-income residents who need help navigating the often-complex and burdensome legal system. I’m proud Atlanta Legal Aid Society received this latest grant to help more Georgians access quality legal services from trusted advocates. In this age of COVID, it’s incumbent to do it in a way that allows clients, staff and volunteers to do it safely and remotely. I know they will put the funds to good use to help the most vulnerable in their time of need.”
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-6): “Every Georgian deserves access to an opportunity to seek justice, escape dangerous home environments, and protect their loved ones. This grant is an important step in supporting families in our communities as they navigate our court system. I am so proud to have supported these federal funds in Congress.”
Rep. Nikema Williams (GA-5): "I voted for the 2021 Appropriations Act to deliver crucial resources for the people. The Fifth-District-based Atlanta Legal Aid Society is a deserving grantee. I am confident they will use this grant to continue securing justice for Atlanta's low-income and marginalized communities."
Atlanta Legal Aid Society is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i Receives Technology Grants from the Legal Services Corporation to Support AI Legal Tool
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i will receive two Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) totaling $168,955 to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i will use a $93,290 grant to support Legal Navigator, which employs artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to help states guide low-income individuals to the best forms of legal assistance available. The grant will allow the organization to create an administrative system for the long-term maintenance and development of the tool. The project will also create pathways for new states and partners to utilize Legal Navigator.
The organization will use a second grant for $75,665 to redesign its intake system to better use technology and ensure that intake is accessible to all eligible residents. Working with outside experts, the redesign project team will not only consider new technologies, but also apply design justice principles that focus on the needs of marginalized segments of the client community.
Members of Hawaii’s congressional delegation congratulated Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i on the grants.
“Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i does critical work to protect the rights of the people in our communities whether it be a food-insecure mother, an abused child, or a homeless family,” said Sen. Mazie Hirono. “These two grants will harness the power of technology to better reach our community’s most vulnerable and guide them to the best legal assistance available to them. Combined with a recent grant expanding the ranks and knowledge of LASH’s pro bono attorneys, this funding will help safeguard justice and legal rights for all.”
“These invaluable grants, federally funded by our Legal Services Corporation (LSC), will enable the Legal Aid Society of Hawai'i (LASH) to further its mission by equipping its lawyers and staff with the very latest technological tools to strengthen the delivery of legal services to the most needy in our island community,” said Rep. Ed Case (HI-1). “As a member of the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Science and Justice, which funds LSC annually, I am grateful that my colleagues in the House agreed with our initiative to increase LSC’s funding for Fiscal Year 2022 to $600 million, $135 million over FY21 and facilitating enhanced support like this across our country.”
Legal Aid Society of Hawai’i is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Kansas Legal Services Receives Technology Grants from the Legal Services Corporation to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Kansas Legal Services, Inc. will receive two Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) totaling $192,743 to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Kansas Legal Services will use a $172,743 grant to create a text-based communication system to assist domestic violence survivors by enabling parents who are under court restrictions to securely communicate parenting time exchanges. The system will help monitor and deescalate language used between the parents and offers a private channel for survivors to quickly reach their legal aid advocate.
A second grant for $20,000 will allow Kansas Legal Services to work with an expert evaluator to conduct a full technology assessment of the organization’s statewide communications systems. The expert will help analyze the organization’s needs and choose high-value vendors for the new systems, ultimately allowing Kansas Legal Services to provide improved services and accommodate new communication needs such as text messaging.
Members of Kansas’s congressional delegation congratulated Kansas Legal Services on the grants.
"Kansas Legal Services goes above and beyond to serve those in need, and I applaud the Legal Services Corporation for investing in the expansion of their mission in my home state,” said Sen. Roger Marshall. “Through these substantial Technology Initiative Grants, KLS will be able to better communicate with the clients they are advocating for, as well as provide a safe space for domestic violence survivors to communicate parenting details and time exchanges. These are essential developments that are sure to help Kansans in their time of need.”
“I’m a lawyer who worked the entire time I was in law school—I know how expensive and inaccessible legal assistance can be. That’s why I’ve been a strong supporter of LSC funding throughout my time in Congress and why I’m glad to see these two grants to Kansas Legal Service programs that will help vulnerable Kansans access the help they need,” said Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-3). “These programs will support domestic violence survivors and ensure future services are efficient and effective. I look forward to seeing how they help folks in our state.”
Kansas Legal Services is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Legal Aid Society in Kentucky Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that the Legal Aid Society will receive a Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) for $35,000 to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income Kentuckians with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
The Legal Aid Society’s grant will allow it to conduct a comprehensive technology needs assessment to identify opportunities for improvements in client access to services. The assessment and resulting action plan will allow the organization to better understand the barriers that the low-income community currently faces and determine which technological innovations will broaden the Legal Aid Society’s impact and effectiveness.
Rep. John Yarmuth (KY-3) congratulated the Legal Aid Society on the grant.
“Among the many things the pandemic has shown us, having fully-functioning physical and virtual technology is key to operating in this day and age—especially when it comes to providing effective assistance to those in need,” said Rep. Yarmuth. “I’m so glad to see this Technology Initiative Grant be awarded to the Legal Aid Society to help them continue offering invaluable support services to so many of Kentucky’s families. I thank the Legal Services Corporation for making this investment and recognizing the important work being done to improve outcomes and remove barriers to justice here in Louisville and throughout our region.”
Legal Aid Society is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation will receive a Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) for $32,359 to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation’s grant will allow it to work with an expert to assess and improve the security of its technology. Building on recommendations from a current pro bono cyber security project, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation will develop and implement an organization-wide technology plan to ensure it maintains stronger security practices in the future.
Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation congratulated Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation on the grant.
Sen. Bill Cassidy: “Southeast Louisiana Legal Services does great work providing legal assistance for low-income families,” said Sen. Cassidy. “This grant provides technology upgrades and supports the organization’s efforts to better protect those they serve.”
Rep. Garret Graves (LA-6): “Digital privacy and cyber security are increasingly fundamental to success across all sectors of the economy. We look forward to seeing SLLS put these resources to work to ensure continued success in fulfilling their mission and expanding the impact of the free, civil legal aid they provide to vulnerable people across more than 20 parishes in Southeast Louisiana,” said Congressman Garret Graves, LA-06.
Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2): “Across every sector, we need strong, secure systems in order to best serve Louisianans. Great to hear that the important work of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services to continue the pursuit of justice will receive support to improve their technology security.”
Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Ohio State Legal Services and Community Legal Aid Services Receive Technology Grants from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Ohio State Legal Services and Community Legal Aid Services, Inc will receive Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organizations’ use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Ohio State Legal Services will use a $265,000 grant to support LawHelp Interactive, a national document assembly platform used in more than 40 states by more than one million people. It is a free service that allows self-represented litigants, lawyers and self-help programs to create, e-file and share via email high-quality online forms.
Community Legal Aid Services will receive two technology grants. A $218,621 grant will allow it to develop and implement a Virtual Pro Bono Hub for Ohio’s statewide legal information portal, OhioLegalHelp.org. The hub will act as a secure mobile platform for pro bono attorneys to respond to client communications and review and provide one-on-one guidance on court forms.
The organization will use a second grant for $35,000 to perform a full technology and security assessment to determine areas where staff needs training, as well as equipment and software weaknesses.
Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13) congratulated Community Legal Aid Services on its grant.
“Too often, basic legal information is out of reach for many Ohioans,” said Rep. Ryan. “I am proud that these important grants I helped secure for Community Legal Aid Services will ensure that every Ohioan, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access to quality legal resources and information.”
Ohio State Legal Services and Community Legal Aid Services are two of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation to Launch Online Portal
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Legal Aid Services of Oregon will receive a $244,965 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Legal Aid Services of Oregon will use the grant to partner with the Oregon State Bar, Oregon Law Foundation and Oregon Judicial Department to develop a new legal information portal. The portal will be the primary online referral site for Oregon residents facing legal issues. It will provide access to legal information, self-help resources and legal services providers.
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation congratulated Legal Aid Services of Oregon on the grant.
Sen. Jeff Merkley: “Oregonians facing legal issues should have the ability to seek quality legal expertise that can help navigate a challenging judicial system. I am pleased to see Legal Aid Services of Oregon receive this technology grant to improve their information portals and allow access to key resources that assist individuals with getting the best results possible for themselves and their families.”
Sen. Ron Wyden: “Updating technology is crucial to strengthen and equalize access to the legal system for Oregonians in every nook and cranny of our state. I’m gratified that Legal Aid Services of Oregon has earned this investment to help Oregonians get easy and modernized access to legal information, providers and other resources.”
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1): “When I worked at Legal Aid, I saw the critical difference their services made in the lives of low-income families and individuals. Those who turn to Legal Aid for help are often facing unexpected medical bills, have lost a job, or need to stave off eviction. This significant grant will make it easier for people across Oregon to find and obtain the help they need to handle legal issues. I am grateful for this funding, and will continue advocating for more resources to support these important programs.”
“The Technology Initiative Grant that Legal Aid Services of Oregon will receive will help Oregonians with legal information and resources,” said Rep. Peter DeFazio. “This grant will help with the development of a new information portal – improving access to resources for Oregonians facing legal issues. I’m committed to enacting legislation that gets everyday Oregonians the help they need.”
Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-5): “Legal Aid Services of Oregon is critical to assuring underserved communities across the state have equal access to the justice system. This grant will help the organization develop a new online portal to reach more Oregonians in need of legal information, resources and services,” Rep. Schrader said. “I am happy the organization was chosen to receive this funding appropriated by Congress so they can expand their important work.”
Legal Aid Services of Oregon is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation to Produce Legal Information Videos
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will receive a $134,529 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands will use the grant to produce multi-language, online legal information videos for low-income residents of Tennessee. The project will incorporate technology that works across mobile devices, tablets and desktop computers. Legal Aid Society will partner with organizations across the state to ensure the videos reach a wide audience.
Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) congratulated the organization on the grant.
“The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands provides invaluable legal representation to our most vulnerable Tennesseans,” said Rep. Cooper. “The Technology Initiative Grant will allow for LAS to expand its digital platforms and services to reach even more people.”
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
Blue Ridge Legal Services in Virginia Receives Technology Grant from the Legal Services Corporation
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Blue Ridge Legal Services will receive a $34,997 Technology Initiative Grant (TIG) to improve the organization's use of technology in assisting low-income individuals with civil legal needs.
Established in 2000, LSC’s TIG program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
“LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants support projects that improve the delivery of legal services and information to people who would otherwise have to navigate the legal system alone,” said LSC President Ronald S. Flagg. “These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”
Blue Ridge Legal Services will use the grant to conduct a full technology assessment and IT security audit to identify opportunities for improvements. This will increase the organization’s impact and effectiveness, allowing it to help more people with pressing legal needs.
Members of Virginia’s congressional delegation congratulated Blue Ridge Legal Services on the grant.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA): “Blue Ridge Legal Services provides lower-income residents of Shenandoah Valley and Roanoke Valley the legal assistance they are too often denied. I know Blue Ridge Legal Services does great work in our communities and this grant will provide the resources needed to continue helping some of our most in-need Virginians.”
Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-9): “Technology provides a way to improve access to legal services. This award to Blue Ridge Legal Services will help boost the quality and security of its technology, ultimately benefiting the clients who depend on BRLS.”
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10): "I'm proud that Blue Ridge Legal Services has been awarded a federal Technology Initiative Grant to support their life changing work in our community. Blue Ridge Legal Services is an invaluable partner to my team in Virginia's 10th Congressional District because we know we can always rely on their professionalism, care, and—most importantly—commitment to justice for any constituent that we send their way. With this federal funding, they'll be able to do a full assessment of their technology services with the goal of expanding their reach to help even more people in our community in a timely and efficient manner."
Blue Ridge Legal Services is one of 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.