Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is an investment in our state’s future. By providing access to legal services, we promote family stability, foster self-reliance, and enhance public safety—all while generating fiscal savings for the state. Our work strengthens communities.
Supporting Public Safety & Family Stability:
We believe that strong families are the foundation of a stable society. Legal Aid NC helps domestic violence survivors and at-risk families find stability, reducing crime and dependency on public assistance. Our work keeps families intact, which in turn contributes to safer, more resilient communities.
Workforce Participation & Economic Growth:
Legal Aid NC helps individuals get back to work by addressing legal barriers that often prevent people from achieving self-reliance. Whether it’s wrongful eviction, employment discrimination, or license suspensions, we work to remove the legal obstacles that stand in the way of employment.
Cost Savings for North Carolina:
For every dollar invested in Legal Aid, North Carolina saves money in emergency services, social welfare costs, and law enforcement resources. By addressing legal issues early, we prevent costly interventions down the line.
Public-Private Partnerships
Our partnerships with faith-based organizations, businesses, and nonprofits are key to reducing dependency on government aid. We believe in efficiency and accountability, ensuring that every dollar is spent wisely and effectively to maximize our impact on North Carolina’s communities.
What We Do NOT Do:
- Engage in Political Advocacy or Lobbying: Legal Aid of North Carolina does not engage in political activities. Our focus is solely on providing legal services to individuals, ensuring fair treatment under the law.
- File Class-Action Lawsuits: Due to restrictions from our funding sources, we do not engage in class-action lawsuits. Our work is focused on providing direct assistance to individuals in need.
- Represent Undocumented Individuals, Except in Humanitarian Cases: We offer assistance to undocumented individuals only in specific humanitarian situations, such as survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking.
- Participate in Partisan Activities: As a recipient of Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funding, we maintain political neutrality. We do not engage in partisan activities and focus on ensuring access to justice for all.
- Handle Criminal Cases: Legal Aid of North Carolina provides assistance with civil legal matters, not criminal cases.
Why Legal Aid Matters:
The need for civil legal aid has never been greater. National studies show that 86% of low-income Americans receive inadequate or no legal help when facing serious legal issues. Without Legal Aid NC, thousands of North Carolinians would be left to navigate legal challenges—such as eviction, domestic violence, or the loss of essential benefits—on their own.
We are here to provide life-changing legal assistance to those who need it most. Our priority is ensuring that every North Carolinian, regardless of income, has access to justice and the opportunity to build a stable future.
By supporting Legal Aid of North Carolina, you are investing in the stability, safety, and prosperity of our state.
See the Difference We’re Making
Learn more in our Annual Report below. Visit our GuideStar page to view our 990s and learn more about our services and accomplishments.
Non-discrimination Policy
We do not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, or any basis prohibited by law. Read our full Statement and Policy of Non-Discrimination.