Dear supporters and friends, In this challenging time, ELAP’s work becomes even more vital as we strive to support low-income individuals and families, including undocumented community members, who depend on our advocacy and protection. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in ELAP’s commitment
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us last month for Breakfast for Justice. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised more than $191,000 to fund civil legal aid in King County—an incredible show of community support. A heartfelt thank-you to our speakers: Washington State Supreme
Washington state’s 2025 legislative session wrapped up recently, and the governor has signed a slew of new bills into law. We were tracking several state bills this session that would impact our clients. Here’s a recap of what we were watching: Signed into law: Other win:
Two new staffers have joined the ELAP team! If you haven’t met them yet, we’d like to introduce… Divya Patel (she/her) is our new Accounting/Office Administrator. In this role, she is responsible for bookkeeping, financial management, and office operations. Divya has more than 10 years
YOU, our donors and supporters, make ELAP’s critical work possible. That’s why we’re excited to share some highlights and stories from the past year with you. Our Community Impact Report is a peek into the work our staff and volunteers do every day to improve
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. But at ELAP, we are incredibly grateful for our volunteers year-round. Last year, we had 91 volunteer attorneys who collectively gave 1,343 hours of their time. Together, they served 621 community members with free legal help. ELAP’s impact is only
Demand for legal aid is far outpacing our ability to provide it. This spring we hope to add 25 new (or past!) pro bono attorneys to help us fill clinic spots with high need. Shifts are typically 1-3 hours once per month. Most clinics are
How about this for some upbeat, feel-good news… ELAP is featured in this month’s 425 Magazine and sister publication 425 Business! Check out the story that features interviews with ELAP Executive Director Jerry Kröon and Program Director Danielle Caldwell about why our work is so
ELAP is tracking several bills this Washington state legislative session to understand their potential impacts on our clients and other vulnerable people in King County. These are some of the key pieces of legislation we are watching: SB 5169 seeks to reduce trauma experienced by
Small claims court can be confusing, yet sometimes it’s the best path to solve small legal issues. For example, tenants sometimes need to take their landlord to small claims court over issues like withheld security deposits or unaddressed repairs. If you’re navigating small claims court,
