Idaho Legal Aid is a great place to make your year-end donation if you have a passion for helping children, domestic violence and trafficking survivors, veterans, seniors, or people with disabilities. Visit idaholegalaid.org/donate to set up a small monthly donation with a big impact!

If you are at risk of falling behind on rent, it is important to stay in communication with your landlord. Our new Rent Repayment form can be used to reach an agreement with your landlord to catch up past due rent and avoid eviction. idaholegalaid.org/renter-resou...

The Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare recently announced that they will be delaying distributing SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. WIC benefits will not be affected. Learn more here: idahocapitalsun.com/briefs/idaho... Find a food pantry near you: idahofoodbank.org/get-help/get...

If you are an Idaho homeowner who has fallen behind on your mortgage payments, you may qualify for assistance through IHFA's "Idaho Homeowner Assistance Fund." But October 31st is the deadline to apply, so don't delay! www.idahohousing.com/homeowners/h...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the signs of abuse and coercive control. And reach out to Idaho Legal Aid if you have experienced domestic violence and have legal questions. 208-746-7541 or idaholegalaid.org.

Idaho Legal Aid's offices will be closed on Monday, October 13th. Our offices and phones will reopen on Tuesday, October 14th, but you can find helpful resources, videos, and forms in the interim at idaholegalaid.org. Photo by Courtney Smith on Unsplash

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website! Check out the changes we've made at www.idaholegalaid.org and let us know what you think!

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a power of attorney, guardianship, and supported decision-making? Our "Decision Making As You Age" guide is a great resource to help explain your options and get you pointed in the right direction! idaholegalaid.org/sites/defaul...

Thank you so much to Nikole Nelson, CEO of Frontline Justice for coming out to train our staff on how community justice workers can help ensure that people no longer have to navigate civil legal challenges alone. ILAS is excited to begin working on a community justice worker project for Idaho!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Access to Justice Idaho's first ever Justice Uncorked! We raised over $30,000 in support of free civil legal services for Idahoans facing life-changing legal challenges. We hope you'll join us next year and have a great time in support of critical work!

Idaho Legal Aid's offices and intake will be closed from Monday, 9/22 through Thursday 9/25 so all staff can attend Statewide training to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality legal services to our clients. Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

Idaho Legal Aid does not charge for our services! Be careful when searching for our information online and make sure you are at idaholegalaid.org and not a similar website that asks for a monthly fee! Photo by Shutter Speed on Unsplash

It's your last chance to get tickets to Justice Uncorked; ticket sales close in just 8 days! Grab a friend or a date and come enjoy a concert, dinner, wine, and games all wrapped into one perfect evening!

Idaho Legal Aid attorney Todd Pingel will be one of the speakers helping share tips to avoid scams and providing information on your legal rights as a consumer. To register for the virtual events taking place this month, visit: events.aarp.org/.../7934288b...

Curious about the impact of #LegalAid? Check out the latest edition of LSC’s By the Numbers Report, out now! 🔗 www.lsc.gov/our-impact/publications/numbers

Idaho Legal Aid is committed to being an invaluable resource across all of Idaho. We are proud to have provided legal services to clients in each of Idaho's 44 counties in 2024. We are here for every Idaho community, big and small! Our Executive Director was excited to spot ILAS listed on this . . .

ILAS's Fair Housing Education and Outreach grant ends on 8/31 and that means we'll have some changes to our Housing Hotline. Starting 9/01, due to reduced housing grant funds, we will reduce from 58 Housing Hotline calls per week to 29 per week. Additionally, in order to qualify for assistance,

2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Legal Services Corporation; that is 50 years of protecting the promise of justice for millions of Americans. As part of the 50-year celebration, LSC is recognizing "Champions of Justice," such as former ILAS Executive Director Jim Cook: www.lsc.gov/celebrate50/...

Idaho Legal Aid's 2024 Annual Report is now available! Send us a message to request a copy. Here is a snapshot from one of the pages of our Annual Report:

Do you know about Idaho's Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)? If you had to move to escape domestic violence, sexual abuse, or stalking, the ACP can help keep your new address confidential using a substitute address. Learn more about how to keep yourself safe using the ACP: sos.idaho.gov/acp/

LSC provides essential civil legal aid to millions of Americans to protect their rights and secure equal access to justice. Proposed funding cuts would leave our most vulnerable neighbors without help when it matters most. See how your community would be impacted: www.lsc.gov/fundingcalcu...

🍷✨ Tickets Are Now On Sale! ✨🍷 Justice Uncorked is here — a brand-new fall event packed with live music, local wine, & inspiring stories from Idahoans whose lives were changed by free legal help. ➡️ Grab your tickets now: ilf.idaho.gov/accesstojust...

ILAS has created a new infographic with 10 Tips for Renting your First Apartment in Idaho. A great resource to share with new grads or folks who have been renting for awhile but need a refresher on their rights!

Justice Uncorked is coming this fall — an unforgettable night that will raise funds to help keep the courthouse doors open to all Idahoans. Tickets drop 8/4 Want to be part of the magic? We’re looking for: • Event Sponsors • Silent Auction Donations ilf.idaho.gov/accesstojust...

IDs. Birth certificates. Social Security cards. These documents are key to accessing housing, school, & jobs. National Network for Youth is launching a new vital document legal hotline for youth experiencing homelessness on 7/23. 1-800-870-DOCS | Wednesdays, 12–8 PM ET nn4youth.org/programs/vit...

It's almost back-to-school season! If you are a parent who may need to name someone to help enroll your kids in school or consent to medical care, consider completing a parental power of attorney. Find the form & instructions here: www.idaholegalaid.org/node/2232/pa...

A donation to Access to Justice Idaho is more important than ever this year. The current House budget proposal would result in a $1.1 million cut to Idaho Legal Aid in 2026. That is over a quarter of our overall budget. You can help ensure our services remain available to hardworking Idahoans . . .

Building affordable housing makes communities stronger by: increasing economic growth, ensuring high school & college grads can remain in their hometowns, & reducing evictions & homelessness. If you believe you have been discriminated against, call or apply online: idaholegalaid.org/node/2413/ap...

Idaho Legal Aid's offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Wishing everyone across our beautiful state a happy and safe holiday weekend. Photo by Jeffrey Hamilton on Unsplash

This video helps bust myths we've all heard about building affordable housing. Affordable housing leads to stronger, more economically resilient neighborhoods. youtu.be/PAZac0hoprc?.... If you have questions about your Fair Housing rights, call 208-746-7541 or apply online at idaholegalaid.org.

Idaho Legal Aid will be at this event to share information about the free legal services we can provide to Idahoans; stop by and see us!

If you've been treated diferently by a housing provider because of your religion, lack of religion, religious clothing, or religious practices; learn more about your fair housing rights by calling Idaho Legal Aid at 208-746-7541 or apply online at idaholegalaid.org/node/2413/ap....

If you are a veteran living in Idaho, and you served for at least two years, you could be eligible for free legal services to help with: VA benefits, evictions, debt & other civil issues. Call ILAS at 208-746-7541 or apply at idaholegalaid.org/node/2413/ap... Photo by Jessica Radanavong on Unsplash

Idaho Legal Aid Services will be closed this Thursday in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Even when our offices are closed, you can still access great legal information, forms, and our online application at idaholegalaid.org!

Our Housing Advice Line is here for you; to answer your legal questions about evictions, foreclosures, repairs, and security deposits here in Idaho. Call 208-746-7541 or apply online at idaholegalaid.org/node/2413/ap...

The Idaho Community Foundation is celebrating their $200 millionth dollar supporting Idaho communities! You can contribute to their prize pool and/or enter for a chance to nominate ILAS for a $5,000 grant award! www.idahocf.org/make-more-go...

In addition to providing free legal services directly to clients, Idaho Legal Aid also creates educational materials. Check out some of our most populuar videos, such as: Power of Attorney, Housing Discrimination, Guardianship, & Eviction video series here: www.youtube.com/@idaholegala...

By providing representation to Idahoans who can't afford private attorneys, Idaho Legal Aid strengthens trust in our legal system and helps keep courthouse doors open to hardworking Idahoans! Chief Justices across the country recognize the important role legal aid plays in a healthy judicial system.

You may have heard of the power & control wheel or the cycle of violence that survivors of domestic violence experience. Understanding this cycle is important to understanding why it can be so difficult to leave a domestic violence situation. This infographic from beaconofhopeindy.org explains . . .

The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is Idaho Legal Aid's largest funder. By funding civil legal services to veterans, survivors, & families, LSC makes our communities stronger & saves taxpayer money by spurring economic growth & preventing more costly interventions. youtu.be/n6VkZDh5IpQ?...

Thank you to everyone who came out to the FundRun in support of Access to Justice Idaho! It was a lot of fun and was a record-breaking year! www.ktvb.com/article/news...

We want to take a moment to remember Steve Brown, who passed away on May 16th. Idaho Legal Aid benefited greatly from Steve's insight, leadership, and vision during his 35-year tenure on our Board of Directors. ILAS wouldn't be what it is today without him. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

Huge thank you to Leadership Boise and the LB Alumni Association for selecting Idaho Legal Aid as a Non Profit Excellence Finalist! We are so grateful to be recognized for the incredible work our attorneys and staff are doing to help domestic violence victims, low income seniors & everyday Idahoans.

Thank you @ktvb7.bsky.social for covering the upcoming FundRun and letting us share information about the important work that will be done with every dollar raised! www.ktvb.com/article/news...

Have you registered yet for the FundRun? This is the FundRun's 10th year of raising money to support the critical work of Idaho Legal Aid, DisAbility Rights Idaho, & Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program -- ensuring that everyday Idahoans can access civil legal services! www.raceentry.com/races/access...

You probably get a checkup with your doctor at least once a year, but have you ever done a legal health checkup? Use our Senior Legal Risk Detector tool to identify areas of potential legal risk in your life! idaholegalaid.org/node/2748/id... Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

Today is your last chance to donate to Idaho Legal Aid during #IdahoGives and starting at 6 pm tonight, all donations of $100-$250 will be matched! www.idahogives.org/.../idaho-le...

On Day 3 of #IdahoGives, we're sharing a quote from one of our domestic violence clients to highlight how access to a free legal aid lawyer can help change people's lives for the better, protect children, and strengthen Idaho families and communities. www.idahogives.org/.../idaho-le...

Huge thank you to all of our Day 1 donors, from everyone at Idaho Legal Aid (including our office dog, Boone)! Thanks to your donations, we’re heading into Day 2 of #IdahoGives with just $265 left to fully meet our $1,000 match! www.idahogives.org/organization...

It's Day 1 of #IdahoGives! A recent client had this to say about ILAS: "I feel I could not have done it- fight for custody of my daughter- without the help I received and for that I will be forever grateful." www.idahogives.org/organization...