Great news! The Senate Appropriations Committee just approved increased funding for LSC—$566M for FY 2025, a $6M boost from our current $560M appropriation. Grateful for the continued support of access to justice! #LSCMatters #A2J

Out today! Read bestselling author John Grisham’s powerful op-ed on how proposed cuts to LSC funding would hurt veterans, children and families. #LSCMatters #A2J usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

Don’t miss this compelling op-ed by bestselling author John Grisham on how proposed cuts to LSC would devastate rural America. Read why access to justice is on the line: usatoday.com/story/opinion/… #LSCMatters

A criminal record can stop you from getting jobs, housing, etc. You may be eligible to have your record cleared. Join us in Aiken, SC on 9/23 from 10 - 4 p.m. for a free clinic with volunteer lawyers available to help. Registration required: ​bit.ly/47uS2s8 #expungement

Legal services are a lifeline — protecting the safety, livelihoods and family stability for millions of hardworking Americans. Act now to support justice for all. lsc.gov/ACT⚖️ #JusticeForAll #LSCMatters

ICYMI: See our recent press release for the latest in LSC funding news. Curious how potential cuts could affect your community? Explore our Financial Impact Calculator: lsc.gov/fundingcalcula…

We unveiled our Justice Van at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. This mobile legal unit—made possible by a generous grant from the Nemec-Abbott Foundation—brings free civil legal services to rural areas in Florence & Darlington Counties. #CommunityImpact

This week we #CelebrateProBono and thank our PAI attorneys for expanding SCLS’s capacity to serve more South Carolinians in need. Your work helps make equal access to justice a reality. Want to learn more about helping through pro bono work? Click here: sclegal.org/pai/

Today marks the end of #ProBonoMonth — a reminder of the vital partnership between legal services orgs and private attorneys. To everyone who volunteers, collaborates, mentors and cares — thank you.

Congratulations to SCLS attorney Bronte Anelli on being selected for the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy Class of 2026! Bronte’s commitment to justice and leadership excellence continues to shine. We’re proud to see her making an impact within SCLS and beyond.

Your support stretches across SC. Each year, thousands turn to SCLS for help during some of the most difficult moments. Thanks to supporters, partners, & our dedicated staff, we’re able to answer 20,000+ calls, close thousands of cases, & reach families in all 46 counties (1/2)

But the need grows. Housing, family law, & DV remain some of the most urgent issues facing those in SC & access to rep is still limited for many. Swipe through to see the impact your support makes possible & consider donating for #GivingTuesday: sclegal.org/donate-now (2/2)

Today is your opportunity to help change the next person’s story. Your #GivingTuesday support ensures that when the next call comes in, SCLS is here to answer it. Donate today: sclegal.org/donate-now

When people can access legal help, everyone benefits. Civil legal aid strengthens families, communities and the economy. Learn how: lsc.gov/our-impact/eco…

Without stable housing, education can be disrupted. South Carolina Legal Services (South Carolina Legal Services) is partnering with Richland School District One to provide legal assistance to families of students facing housing instability. Learn more: buff.ly/G4KNWm1

LSC’s just-released report shows how laws shape who stays housed — and who doesn’t. “The Effect of State and Local Laws on Eviction: Lessons Learned and Future Directions” shares key findings from our multiyear #eviction study. Explore them here: lsc.gov/eviction

Although the right to an atty is guaranteed in criminal matters, there is no constitutional right to an atty when facing a civil action, even if one faces life-altering problems such as loss of home, abuse from a partner, or the devastating effects of a natural disaster (1/3)

Every South Carolinian deserves equal access to justice, but for many, navigating the legal system without help can feel impossible. In 2024, South Carolina Legal Services served 21,294 people, including 11,695 adults and 9,599 children across the state. (1/3)

Legal aid organizations like South Carolina Legal Services are a powerful force in restoring economic stability and productivity for low-income individuals and their communities by addressing civil legal issues. (1/3) #LSCMatters