About Us

Mission

 

Our mission is to engage and advocate for public policies that address and remedy root causes of poverty and fulfill essential human needs for families.

Michigan Legal Services is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to eliminating systemic causes of poverty in the areas of housing, health, public benefits, and community economic development through impact-oriented legal services and support for community organizations engaged in efforts to rebuild low-income communities. Michigan Legal Services has been serving low-income communities across the state for over 50 years. For the past 30 years, it has focused its efforts on the Detroit area.

 

Support for Our Organization

 
 

Memberships and Affiliations

 

"Thank you ever so much for all your help! The service you provide is invaluable, and I admire your governing values which keeps you helping those who cannot help themselves."