Sumaya

“Since they had an Arabic-speaking person, they felt connected and confident in wanting to actually tell their story.”

Brandon

“I strongly believe in the organization’s mission of providing civil justice to individuals who otherwise can’t afford legal services, and that the ability to pay should not be what decides whether the law can work for you or not.”

Mary

“I’ve always advocated for the well being of families in my classroom, so my next challenge seemed obvious: fighting for them in court.”

Jona

“My mother’s family was upper middle class until the government seized their land and property. They were left with practically nothing; my mother had to start from scratch.”

Monique

“After we won, the client pulled us aside. ‘Never forget,’ she told us, ‘that you saved a little girl’s life.'”

Heidi

“Open Door Legal has taught me the power of passion. Passionate people can catalyze change and transform communities. I see that fire within everyone who works here. It is not enough to recognize injustice– to make a difference, you must be dedicated to fighting it.”