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Root Down to Rise Up

Root Down to Rise Up is CGLA’s Year-End Campaign with a goal of raising $150,000 dollars to advance our mission of providing holistic legal services, social support, and advocacy for individuals and communities negatively impacted by the criminal legal system. This peer-to-peer campaign invites supporters to get involved by helping us fundraise and spread awareness.

Our Mission

We provide holistic legal services that include social support services and advocacy for individuals and communities negatively impacted by the criminal legal system.

Our Vision

A more just and equitable criminal legal system.

Our Purpose

CGLA exists to remove barriers to equity in the criminal legal system.

Become an Activator

You know the impact CGLA makes—now you can help amplify it. By becoming an activator, you’ll play a vital role in driving real change for those affected by the criminal legal system by helping to fundraise for CGLA. Click below to get involved and make an even bigger difference.

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Amount Matched

A generous anonymous donor has pledged to match our Campaign Goal of $150K, meaning every dollar you give will have DOUBLE the impact.

Each Donation Drives Change!

Your donation can create meaningful change. Each tile represents the difference your contribution can make, regardless of the amount. When you give, you're helping to build an equitable future and support important initiatives. Join us in making a difference—your support matters, and together we can create a lasting impact!

Become A Recurring Donor

Recurring donations have up to 8x the impact of one-time gifts. By becoming a monthly donor, you provide consistent support that drives real, lasting change. Please consider making your contribution go further and increase your impact today!
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Advocacy for All

Consider donating to support CGLA’s impactful advocacy work. As a leader in Illinois legal reform, CGLA empowers communities statewide. Your $250 donation helps fund costs for "Know Your Rights" presentations, community mobilization efforts, and trips to the State Capitol to build power and support for directly impacted people. Make a difference today!
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Client Support

Your donation of $100 can be used to support and cover the needs of CGLA clients. Whether it's to cover a CTA-pass or ride-share costs to court, provide a warm winter coat or toiletries upon release from incarceration, or give emergency funds for family needs, every gift helps!
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Restoring Rights

Help CGLA clear criminal records and remove legal barriers to equity and stability, paving the way for countless new opportunities. Your support can transform lives by enabling individuals to access jobs, housing, and education that were once out of reach.
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Cabrini Green Legal Aid (CGLA), established in 1973 provides vital legal services to the most vulnerable communities in the Chicagoland area...

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