Empower. Protect. Advance.
LCBH is Chicago’s only legal-aid organization that focuses solely on housing justice issues. When you give to LCBH, you join the movement to make Chicago’s eviction process more equitable.
Chicago’s renters need you more now than ever!
Since 2022, LCBH has led Chicago’s Right to Counsel Pilot Program (RTC) in eviction court, providing extended legal services to nearly 4,000 renters alongside our partners.
Among clients whose stated goal was to avoid eviction, 92% avoided a formal
eviction judgment. Of those clients who agreed to move out, 75% secured more than 30 days to vacate. These outcomes would be impossible to achieve without the assistance of a skilled legal aid attorney.
Last month, our legal team stood with Carla in eviction court as she successfully fought to avoid losing the home that she had lived in with her two children for several years. “I didn’t know what to do,” Carla said. “I was scared for my kids. Without LCBH, I would’ve lost everything.”
Carla had done everything right, even applying for court-based rental assistance, but that her landlord refused to accept it until her LCBH attorney intervened. Without our representation, she would have had no chance to exercise her one-time right to cure, leaving her and her children unhoused. RTC helps level that playing field, ensuring eligible renters, Carla, have an advocate by their side when they need it most. “I had been going through this for almost a year, not knowing what I was going to do, and now I have a roof over my head,” Carla said. “I’m very grateful.”
With the three-year RTC Pilot now complete, the future funding for this life-changing initiative remains uncertain. Can we count on you to power our continued work?
Ways to give:
– Recurring Donations: By committing to donate $125 per month, you will help LCBH keep two families stably housed! Plus, an anonymous donor will match $1 for $1, the first 10 donors giving at this level. Act now and double your impact!
– One-time Donation: Not ready to give $125 per month? That’s okay — every donation helps keep families housed and strengthens our ability to provide legal support and advocacy. Whether it’s $10, $25, or $50 per month, your generosity helps us serve more households and respond to urgent housing needs.
Give via our online form or one of the methods below. Thank you for standing for renters’ rights!
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
MAILING A DONATION
Please help LCBH advocate for tenants by sending your tax-deductible gift to:
Law Center for Better Housing
c/o Allen Hailey
100 N. LaSalle Street, Suite #2500
Chicago, IL 60602
RECURRING GIVING
Becoming a monthly donor is a convenient way to donate to those in need with powerful results. Your steady support lets us prepare for every challenge and plan for the future.
Planned Giving
A planned gift to Law Center for Better Housing in your estate or long-term financial plan ensures low and moderate-income renters facing eviction have access to free legal and supportive services. Learn more about ways to make a lasting impact on LCBH here. If you have questions, please contact Allen Hailey at [email protected] or (312) 784-3505.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Contribute through your DAF by submitting a grant request. Log in to your Donor-Advised Fund account or contact your Donor-Advised Fund provider to submit a grant request.
Submit your request to:
Law Center for Better Housing
Tax ID#: 36-3134577
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Charity Navigator gave LCBH the highest possible rating for our effectiveness and reliability. With a Four-Star rating, you can give with confidence knowing we’ve been independently recognized for our transparency and effective stewardship of donations. You can view our Charity Navigator profile here.
