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Servicios Legales de Puerto Rico, Inc.

Org #61246
Vetted since 2020
1966
year founded
$16,481
raised on GlobalGiving
4
years fundraising
1
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

To promote and provide civil legal services to low-income persons, groups and communities in Puerto Rico, and to grant access to the justice system through education, training and legal representation. Nearly 50% of the population of Puerto Rico qualifies economically for our services, as they are living at or below U.S. federal poverty levels. We are a private nonprofit corporation that provides free legal advice, representation and legal education in civil cases to people and low-income groups who qualify. The legal cases we deal with include families (domestic violence, custody issues, etc.), special education, senior citizens protections, housing (including foreclosures), minors, incom... read more

Project Leaders
Rebeca Dorna
Rebeca Dorna
Hadassa Santini-Colberg
Hadassa Santini-Colberg
Alejandro Figueroa
Alejandro Figueroa
Team
Hadassa Santini Colberg, Alejandro Figueroa Quevedo, Maridiane Torres, Arlene Ayala, Gladys Ares, Juan Ocasio
Organization Information
1859 Ave Ponce de Leon
San Juan, 00909-2009
Puerto Rico
7877288686
Organization Information
1859 Ave Ponce de Leon
San Juan, 00909-2009
Puerto Rico
7877288686

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Student guaranteed extended school year services

By Rebeca Dorna | Communications

Our mission to remove barriers for Special Education Students has found another success story. Nathan (alias to protect his identity) is a 22-year-old student with multiple disabilities. As part of... Read the full report ›

Father proven not negligent with son

By Rebeca Dorna | Communications

Case by case our services make possible that low-income individuals reach justice. Here is another example.  J. Martinez is the custodial father of six-year-old KDMB, since he was six months old.... Read the full report ›

Due process and administrative jurisdiction ensured to address special education complaints

By Rebeca Dorna | Communications

Due process and administrative jurisdiction are ensured to address special education complaints This story is an important update on the litigation we carry out in the Special Education... Read the full report ›
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