Northeast Legal Aid (NLA)—through its board, management, and staff—helps low-income and elderly people of Northeast Massachusetts obtain justice and empowerment through skillful, creative, and persistent advocacy for systemic change and high-quality individual representation.
To support innovative, solutions-oriented programs with proven track records that help people transition from the streets and shelters to lead stable, hopeful, independent lives in dignified housing.
To provide quality programming for youth participants with the goal of fostering self esteem and leadership skills through athletic and academic achievement. We believe that the services we offer to the youth and families of Dorchester are instrumental to creating a well-rounded, happy community of individuals.