Mission, Vision & Values
These are the guiding principles that inspire us every day to be Greater Chicago's premier community justice advocates.
Our Mission
We are passionate, community-based legal advocates helping underserved families and individuals in the Chicago area navigate the justice system.
Our Vision
Looking to the future, our vision is to build a society where there are no service gaps in the justice system, so that all Chicago-area communities have equal access to quality legal representation—regardless of income or background.
Our Values
We support our mission and vision for the future with these closely held values:
Access: We provide a vital community service to those who have nowhere else to turn.
Dignity: We listen and always treat our clients and colleagues with compassion and respect.
Dedication: We are driven by our generosity of time and spirit to relentlessly pursue successful outcomes for our clients.
Community: We take a grassroots approach to lift up our neighbors in need.
Inclusion: We believe in fundamental equality and welcome everyone who needs our help. We strive to reflect our clients’ diverse backgrounds internally.
Expertise: We draw on the deep experience of our staff attorneys to tackle the kitchen table issues our clients face.
Partnership: We value our collaborative relationships with other social service organizations, as well as law firms, corporations, and law schools.