What We Do

The Lawyers Clearinghouse provides pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations, groups seeking nonprofit status, and guests of area homeless shelters. We offer lawyers meaningful and rewarding pro bono opportunities. We also provide educational programs for nonprofit organizations and lawyers.

For Shelter Guests

We provide free legal services to shelter guests


Our Mission

To promote the development of affordable housing, reduce homelessness, and strengthen communities by providing pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations and to individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

IRS Alert for Small Nonprofits

The May 17 filing deadline for small nonprofits to file the required information return has passed but the IRS encourages those groups to file late to avoid losing their tax-exempt status. See www.irs.gov/newsroom/article for more information.

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We are effective and efficient.

On a budget of only $200k, we are able to provide the community with over 4 million dollars of donated legal services. The nonprofits that receive our services are then able to provide extensive services in their own communities.