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Your generosity expands access to justice by providing free civil legal aid and advocacy to people who need it most and can afford it least

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Become a monthly donor – we call them Defenders of Justice – and you’ll ensure that Ohioans get the help they need year-round, when and where it’s needed most.

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Make a Planned Gift

Make a gift through your will, trust or other financial plan. Planned gifts can reduce income tax and offer substantial tax savings on appreciated properties and securities

Stocks and IRA

Transfer stocks to LASCO to save on taxes and receive a charitable deduction. If you are 70½ or older, youcan use your IRA’s required minimum distribution, up to $100,000, to make a tax-deductible contribution.

Make a donor-advised fund gift

A donor-advised fund(DAF) provides you with the flexibility to support legal aid while enjoying some favorable tax benefits.

Gift Donate appreciated stock, bonds, or mutual funds

Make a tremendous impact by giving a gift of appreciated assets. You’ll avoid capital gains tax on the securities you donate and receive an immediate tax deduction.

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"A donation to LASCO brings hope to people in desperate situations and helps create a more just legal system for everyone in the state."


Joshua Thomas, LASCO donor

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How Your Donation Helps

Your tax-deductible donation helps us make the voices of Ohioans heard. Here’s some of what your support helped us achieve last year.

In 2024, LASCO provided legal services to 14,908 clients, including:

793

Veterans

4,419

Clients who

are disabled

3,325

Seniors (60+)

1,629

Survivors of domestic violence

Total people helped in 2024:

15,569

Our work also benefited:

15,569

*These figures include all members of the client's household

About Legal Aid

LASCO is nonprofit law firm dedicated to achieving greater fairness, justice, and opportunity in Ohio’s legal system through nonprofit legal assistance and advocacy for people experiencing poverty. We work toward a future in which everyone is treated with dignity and compassion under the law by advocating for fair policies and helping our clients navigate legal complexities.