Grantees – 2012
CASA of Carson City supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused or neglected child can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive.
Awarded $16,000
CASA of Douglas County’s mission is to advocate for the best interests of children involved in the courts, primarily those who are the victims of abuse and neglect. In addition, CASA trains and supports community volunteers who provide quality advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
Awarded $3,000
CASA of Northeastern Nevada advocates for the best interests of abused, abandoned, and neglected children within the court system. Trained CASA volunteers investigate and work with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to provide representation for the children during court proceedings.
Awarded $15,000
Committee to Aid Abused Women strives to offer dignity and respect to victims of domestic violence through safe, quality services. Of the multitude of services it offers, Committee to Aid Abused Women uses NLF funding to provide free, bi-lingual advocacy and legally-related services to victims of domestic violence and stalking seeking protection and related orders in Washoe County.
Awarded $39,000
Douglas County Special Advocates for the Elderly is a program to support the Ninth Judicial District Court’s objective of maximizing the safety, dignity, and independence of the elderly or disabled when determining the need for guardianship or the continuation of guardianship.
Awarded $12,600
Las Vegas Senior Citizens Law Project provides quality legal assistance and advocacy services to residents of Clark County age 60 and older regardless of income to enable them to remain independent while protecting their assets and documenting their end-of-life wishes.
Awarded $99,050
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s mission is the preservation of access to justice and the provision of quality legal counsel, advice and representation for individuals who are unable to protect their rights because they cannot afford an attorney.
Awarded $827,775
Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center protects and advocates for the human and legal rights, interests, and welfare of Nevadans with disabilities. In addition, it promotes, supports, and assists Nevadans with disabilities to understand and control those systems and processes which directly affect their lives.
Awarded $30,000
Nevada Legal Services is dedicated to strengthening the community by ensuring fairness and providing equal access to justice for low-income Nevadans.
Awarded $186,780
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Carson and Rural Elder Law Program’s mission is to provide pro bono legal services to low-income seniors who are otherwise unable to access or afford legal assistance. This includes guardianships, powers of attorney, wills and assistance with estate and probate issues, as well as help with Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid problems.
Awarded $18,600
State Support for Legal Service Providers is a special project that includes legislative and administrative advocacy, training to program staff, updates on legal developments, coalition building, a statewide newsletter, and technical support to the following organizations: Las Vegas Senior Law Project, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Nevada Legal Services, Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevada, Washoe County Senior Law Project, and Washoe Legal Services.
Awarded $115,000
Stop Abuse in the Family Environment provides safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and education to victims of domestic violence.
Awarded $7,200
Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis’ mission is to be the leading advocate for eradication of domestic violence by providing confidential assistance to individuals experiencing domestic violence, while maintaining the highest respect and dignity for clients.
Awarded $28,600
Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans provides free, civil legal representation to persons of limited means and domestic violence survivors, and facilitates the provision of volunteer services by attorneys.
Awarded $89,145
Washoe County Senior Law Project promotes older Nevadan’s social economic self-reliance by enhancing their decision-making capabilities through efficient, effective, high-quality legal assistance and advocacy for their unmet needs and rights.
Awarded $35,375
Washoe Legal Services provides free, quality legal services and representation to qualified residents of Washoe County to enable them to receive justice in civil legal matters involving human needs and self-sufficiency.
Awarded $176,875
