Community Justice Project is a nonprofit legal services organization dedicated to protecting the civil rights of low-income residents across Pennsylvania. Specializing in impact litigation and systemic change, the firm stands out through its commitment to advocacy in housing, public benefits, employment, and immigration law. It leverages class action, administrative, and legislative strategies to drive meaningful, large-scale improvements for vulnerable communities.
With a team of 9 attorneys and 10 support staff across five Pennsylvania offices, the organization provides free legal representation to individuals facing critical legal challenges. Their approach combines direct legal services with broader advocacy efforts, focusing on empowering low-income workers and families to achieve self-sufficiency and secure their fundamental rights.
Services Offered
- Immigration legal services
- Language access advocacy
- Civil rights litigation
- Housing rights and discrimination cases
- Employment opportunity and workplace rights
- Public benefits access and disputes
- Tax assessment challenges
- Consumer rights protection
- Class action lawsuits
- Administrative law representation
- Legislative advocacy
Services are provided in both English and Spanish, with offices located in Harrisburg, Hazleton, Pittsburgh, Reading, and Scranton. The organization is funded through IOLTA, grants, attorney fees, and donations, reinforcing its mission-driven, nonprofit structure.
