JUVENILE LAW CENTER

“Equal justice is not a caption on the facade of the Supreme Court building. It is perhaps the most inspiring ideal of our society. It is one of the ends for which our entire legal system exists ... It is fundamental that justice should be the same, in substance and availability, without regard to economic status.”
Justice Lewis Powell, Jr., Former Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

LEGAL AID

The Independence Foundation is committed to the support of free legal services for the underserved of the Philadelphia region. Agencies funded under the Public Interest Legal Aid Initiative address civil legal issues confronting individuals from diverse populations who do not traditionally have adequate access to legal representation, including the indigent, the elderly, the disabled, and the homeless. These grants provide core operating support to strengthen the administrative capacity and the direct service programs of those agencies that deliver critical legal services.

In keeping with CDC recommendations and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania guidance related to COVID-19, the offices of Independence Foundation are currently closed. Foundation Staff are working remotely to ensure no disruption of operations and grant activities. Unfortunately, at this time, we are postponing two initiatives indefinitely -- the Arts Fellowships and Senior Attorney Sabbaticals. For program or grant related questions, please contact Jennifer Bohnenberger at jtb@independencefoundation.org; for general inquiries, contact Kate Tejada at ktejada@independencefoundation.org. Wishing you good health and safety during this difficult time.

Independance Foundation

LEGAL AID