FFLA proudly funds civil legal aid programs that protect families, homes and livelihoods.
We are proud to fund legal aid organizations that changes lives for clients across our state.
Thank you for being a supporter of civil legal aid in Florida. In Florida, 12% of households live in poverty, and another 34% can’t cover basic expenses, let alone legal fees. Fortunately, help is there when Floridians like Tenille* face legal problems.
A teacher and mother of two, Tenille* fell behind in rent after a family emergency. Wanting to make things right, she asked her property management company for a payment plan. Instead, she was ordered out of her home, and her power was shut off.
Fearing for her children’s safety, Tenille contacted Lee County Legal Aid, an FFLA grantee. Her legal aid lawyer explained that Florida law prohibits cutting off utilities to force a tenant out. The company denied it, but Tenille had proof – a Lee County Electric Cooperative message confirming the owner had requested the disconnection. Once the truth was brought to light, the court dismissed the case of eviction against Tenille.
With legal aid, thousands of Floridians don’t have to tackle legal troubles alone. Will you make a gift today to help more Floridians like Tenille stay in their homes and keep their families safe?
Maria C. Gonzalez, President
*Names and likenesses have been changed to protect the privacy of actual clients.
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