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PLA is dedicated to enforcing and protecting the rights of individuals and families by providing accessible, creative and high-quality legal assistance and working collaboratively for systemic change.

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Attention! Holiday Closures!

PLA’s offices and SYHP Hotline will be closed from noon on December 24th until Monday, December 30th, and then at noon on December 31st until January 2nd. Family Law and General Intake Hotlines will be closed from December 23rd until January 2nd.

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LEGACY IN ACTION: ENVISIONING THE FUTURE FOR PHILADELPHIA LEGAL ASSISTANCE

2023 was a year of challenges and change for PLA. Read our Annual Report now to see how PLA overcame the challenge of change to improve the lives of real Philadelphians through creative, accessible, high-quality civil legal aid.

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We are able to provide essential legal aid services to Philadelphians in need with the generous support of our donors and supporters. Give a gift towards justice today.

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Get Unemployment Help Now!

Check out UCHelp.org - a new online resource, created by Philadelphia Legal Assistance, for workers in Pennsylvania. It has the most current and accurate information about Unemployment Compensation.

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Because of You, Lives Change.

We reflect on how special it is to be able to help Philadelphians overcome their struggles and improve their lives. With your support, we can continue to help more Philadelphians.

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