Lee County Legal Aid Society receives grant from Funding Florida Legal Aid
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Lee County Legal Aid Society received a grant from Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA) to help fund the Legal Aid Society's mission to provide free civil legal assistance to low‑income county residents, ensuring individuals have access to legal help in critical areas of need.

"This support reflects a shared belief that every person deserves equal access to justice, no matter their financial circumstances," said Andrew Banyai, executive director of Lee County Legal Aid Society. "FFLA's investment strengthens our ability to protect families, stabilize households and stand with vulnerable residents when they need legal help the most."

The grant will help the Legal Aid Society to grow its legal team with additional attorneys and a dedicated paralegal, increasing capacity to meet rising demand for free, high‑quality civil legal assistance. Funding will also support the expansion of the organization's housing law program to protect more families from displacement and unsafe living conditions. In addition, the Legal Aid Society will launch a new elder law initiative to safeguard the rights and well‑being of Florida seniors.

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FFLA's investment reinforces a shared commitment to advancing equal justice and ensuring that low‑income individuals and families are not left to navigate the civil legal system alone.

Lee County Legal Aid Society's attorneys and certified legal representatives support clients facing family law issues, landlord‑tenant disputes, housing concerns, probate matters, employment and wage challenges and other civil legal problems.

Since opening its doors in 1967, the organization has focused on protecting vulnerable residents by addressing the systemic barriers that prevent people from accessing the justice system. Its mission extends beyond casework, emphasizing compassionate advocacy, legal education and community engagement.

Through volunteer involvement, partnerships and programs that support at‑risk youth, families and individuals navigating housing instability, Lee County Legal Aid Society works to strengthen the well‑being and legal resilience of the broader community.

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For more information on Lee County Legal Aid Society, visit LeeCountyLegalAid.org (http://www.leecountylegalaid.org/) or call 239-334-6118.

About Lee County Legal Aid Society

Founded in 1967, Lee County Legal Aid Society is a private, nonprofit organization that provides no-cost civil legal aid to low-income residents of Lee County. The organization helps narrow the access to justice gap among those who cannot afford a private attorney in civil cases. In partnership with the Lee County Clerk of the Court, Lee County Legal Aid Society offers free, 20-minute "self-help" legal clinics that pair attorneys in private practice with those in need of legal services.