Company Profile
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Company Overview
Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) is a non-profit provider of civil legal aid to low-income clients in Philadelphia. We are 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.
Company History
Founded in 1996, PLA receives funding from the Legal Services Corporation, the Department of Justice, the City of Philadelphia's Division of Housing and Community Development, Pennsylvania IOLTA, the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, and other sources. During the financial crisis of 2007-2008, we created the Save Your Home Philly Hotline to help Philadelphia residents avoid foreclosure. In 2013 we created the Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP) at Health Center 3 in West Philadelphia; today, the MLCP operates at 17 different health centers throughout the city.