Legal Services Corporation of Virginia (LSCV)

Mission: To develop, fund, coordinate, and oversee the delivery of civil legal services to people living in poverty in Virginia.

Services:

• Civil legal assistance for low-income individuals
• Loan repayment assistance for legal aid lawyers
• Funding and support for the Virginia Poverty Law Center
• Administration of the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program
• Providing legal aid in areas including elder abuse, financial exploitation, consumer fraud, predatory lending, foreclosure, divorce, child issues, housing, unemployment, and health.

Program Details:

• The organization was formed in 1975 and has funded programs that closed over 28,000 cases in fiscal year 2023.
• Served more than 80,000 low-income individuals across Virginia.
• Supports legal aid lawyers and operates a statewide support center.
• Funds are sourced from state revenue, IOLTA program, private philanthropy, and corporate giving.
• The IOLTA program involves pooled, interest-bearing accounts at financial institutions participating in the program, with interest supporting civil legal aid.
• Promotes community-minded banking institutions and offers a list of prime partner banks.
• Provides annual reports that detail client stories, legal outcomes, and the legal needs met.

Eligibility:

• Low-income individuals living in Virginia who require civil legal assistance.

Additional Information:

• The organization encourages donations and provides legal information through partner websites.
• Located in Richmond, VA, with contact details available for further inquiries.