To protect and enhance the civil legal rights of, and promote systemic change for, Montanans living in poverty.

Description:
Montana Legal Services Association is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of providing legal assistance in non-criminal proceedings or matters to persons in the State of Montana financially unable to afford legal assistance. MLSA strives to provide, protect, and enhance access to justice for Montanans living in poverty.

History:
Montana Legal Services Association started under the Montana Bar Association in 1966, opening nine offices across the state. The funding came from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The act was a centerpiece for the “war on poverty” effort. The EOA was originally coordinated by the Office of Economic Opportunity. EOA programs included VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America), a personal priority of Lyndon B. Johnson; the Job Corps; the Neighborhood Youth Corps; Head Start; Adult Basic Education; Family Planning; Community Health Centers; Congregate Meal Preparation; Economic Development; Foster Grandparents; Legal Services; Neighborhood Centers; Summer Youth Programs; Senior Centers; and many others.

Contact person: Deborah Anspach, Project Director/Managing Attorney, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (406) 252-6055

Address:

2442 First Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mtlsa.org