More about Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps
Equal Justice Works has continually expanded and evolved our AmeriCorps-funded programs to meet national needs at the local level.
Printer-friendly versionHurricane Katrina Reponse
After Hurricane Katrina, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellows were deployed to the gulf coast to provide free legal representation to victims of the hurricane. Today, our Fellows continue to work in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina and responding to other crises such as the 2010 Gulf Coast oil disaster.
Foreclosure Defense
In 2009 when the mortgage foreclosure crisis hit, Equal Justice Works placed 30 AmeriCorps Legal Fellows across the country to provide legal assistance to those facing financial challenges due to the recession. During their year of service, these lawyers and their volunteers provided 2,565 individuals with home foreclosure defense and prevented 1,084 foreclosures.
Helping Homeless Veterans
The crisis of homeless veterans is growing, with veterans making up more than 26% of the current homeless population and an estimated 500,000 additional veterans at risk of becoming homeless. During the 2010-11 service year, 10 AmeriCorps Legal Fellows are working to address the problem by helping homeless veterans secure permanent housing, medical care and support services.
Rebuilding Joplin
In response to the devastating tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011, Equal Justice Works will have two AmeriCorps Legal Fellows helping survivors of the tornado recover their livelihoods and overcome the many legal obstacles facing the residents.