Director's Reflections

Thank you for your interest in our legal aid program. In 2002, Northwestern Legal Services assisted many low income families and individuals with various legal problems. Within our annual report, it is clear that we are maximizing our services in as many ways as possible.

Assisting low income people in their quest for access to our legal system and education of their rights and responsibilities is not only our goal but our passion. It is unfortunate that we lack adequate resources to meet our goal of 100% access. We strive toward this goal by utilizing monetary as well as "in-kind" resources.

Monetary resources, such as grants and contracts for services, provide the people and overhead to breathe life into our 6 offices. The in-kind or donated services take the form of pro bono or reduced fee panel attorneys that assist our clients without charge. Both of these types of resources are necessary in striving toward our goal. Further, it is important to maximize these resources in order to maximize our outreach and services as the demand is high. Obviously, the level of our available resources affects our priorities and the services which we provide. Increasingly, we must rely on local community support to assist us.

Justice around the world starts at home.

Thank you for your support for Northwestern Legal Services.

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