Legal Council Continues Fighting for Health Justice During COVID-19 Pandemic

Health Justice for All

For more than 30 years, Legal Council for Health Justice has empowered individuals and communities, using the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for all. Your support provides hope and stability for children and adults living with life-changing health conditions.

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Legal Council Receives $2 Million Gift from the Yield Giving Open Call

Legal Council is excited to share that we have been selected to receive a $2 million gift as an awardee of the Yield Giving Open Call. As the largest contribution in Legal Council's 37-year history, these funds will support ongoing legal and policy advocacy to advance health equity for low-income community members in Chicago and throughout Illinois.

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Legal Council is thrilled to announce that we are hiring for a full-time Finance Director to join our administrative team!

The Finance Director will be responsible for designing, updating, and integrating policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management, mitigate risk, and align finance and operations with Legal Council's overall mission.

Read the full job description and apply today!

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New Blog: Welcoming our New Board Members

The Legal Council Board of Directors is a dynamic, engaged group of people who are deeply committed to our work. At the March meeting, we were thrilled to vote on four new board members.

Click below to read more about our new Board Members and learn what motivated them to get involved with Legal Council.

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STATEMENT: Advocates Urge Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

On April 3, with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Law Center for Better Housing, Much Shelist, P.C., and 25 other Chicago-area amici, Legal Council has submitted an amicus brief supporting people experiencing homelessness in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Meet Our Clients

This year, more than 2,500 clients and their families will receive life-changing and life-saving care from Legal Council. Get to know some of our clients by reading their stories.

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What We Do

Legal Council for Health Justice builds its services on three pillars: individual legal representation, outreach and education, and impact advocacy.

Who We Serve

Legal Council for Health Justice serves many communities, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS, children and families with disabilities and chronic illness, older adults, and individuals who are homeless.

Our Staff

Legal Council is home to a diverse, passionate, and innovative team. Learn more about the great people within our agency.

Invest In The Fight

This work can't be done without you. Your investment in Legal Council allows thousands of Illinoisans with disabilities to receive life-changing health care and services.

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