Thank you to everyone who supported our mission to increase access to justice last year. Because of your support, thousands of vulnerable families – like Jaimie’s* – can start the new year free from fear or abuse. 20-year-old Jaimie couldn’t have...
Between 2012 and 2018, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids almost tripled in Louisiana. The impact of the children in our state, though often unseen, is profound. In 2016, 3,728 children were placed in foster care. SLLS is working to address this issue,...
“Jennifer” came to us scared that she was going to lose her home after her landlord served her an eviction notice. Without enough money to move, pay for storage, or get a new apartment, she feared that she was about to lose everything she owned and become...
Deanna Deanna’s marriage to her husband was full of ups and downs. Her husband was often abusive to her. But she loved him and was committed to making things work. After three years of marriage, they had a beautiful baby boy. Deanna was thrilled. She thought the love...
SLLS Helps Prevent an Air Force Veteran from Becoming Homeless Mark* is a proud Air Force veteran. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in the early 1980s, he worked as a mechanic for many years. After Hurricane Katrina, he gutted and rebuilt storm damaged homes to...
SLLS Protects Homes and Savings for Low-Income People When Estelle* walked into our office, she was distraught. At 66 years old, after working hard her entire life, she suddenly faced the possibility of losing her home and her savings. Her health was deteriorating...
