The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.


 

Legal Aid - Community Organizations

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Beacon, Inc. - Shalom Community Center

Description: 

The Shalom Community Center is dedicated to relieving the plight of those experiencing homelessness and poverty in South Central Indiana. Since access to food, housing, education, and health and human services are fundamental human rights; we seek to meet these basic needs. As a non profit resource center, we deliver social services directly and in collaboration with other agencies in a respectful and secure environment. We advocate for the most vulnerable among us and promote activities that empower people to develop their assets to the fullest extent possible.

Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact
Shalom Day Center, Dining Hall, and Administrative

Counsel in the Court

Description: 

Law students who conduct interviews and do forms for people for family law. A lawyer oversees the work, double checks the forms, and gives advice to walk-in clients. People who want help should bring all documents they have connected with their legal problem for maximum efficiency

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Justice Building
301 North College Avenue
Bloomington
IN
47404-3843
Contact
Diane
Walker
Program Director
812-339-3610

Indiana Legal Services - Indiana Justice Center

Description: 

Indiana Legal Services (ILS) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income people throughout the state of Indiana. ILS helps clients who are faced with legal problems that harm their ability to have such basics as food, shelter, income, medical care or personal safety. Most of the cases ILS handles are cases such as family law where there is domestic violence, housing, consumer law, access to health care, and access to government benefits. ILS does not handle any criminal matters.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

Justice Unlocked

Description: 

Justice Unlocked is a nonprofit law firm in Bloomington. We were established in November 2015 to address the justice gap in Monroe and surrounding counties for those who do not qualify for free legal services but are unable to pay the standard fee of an attorney. We handle divorces, custody, adoption, criminal matters, small claims, pro se, or landlord tenant law. Call us to day to schedule a free intake to see if we can help!

Year Established: 
2015 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Exempt
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
4304 E 3rd Street
Bloomington
IN
47404
Additional Address
#2058 520 South Walnut St.
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
Jamie
Sutton
812-269-8277

Tenant Assistance Project

Description: 

IU Maurer School of Law students work out of Bloomington's Justice Building to assist tenants who face an immediate threat of eviction. TAP offers quality, one time legal information, advice, and representation at the Justice Building. The program does not provide legal help or referrals during other times.

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47405