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Founded
2009
Led by
Reid Porter
HQ in
Dallas, TX

Effectiveness & Efficiency info

What is the impact?
99% of clients were satisfied with case outcomes in 2025-26, and crime within 0.1 miles fell five times more than in control areas
Growth in last 3 years?
57% decline, due to different tracking method being used in FY 2025.
How is money spent?
$5,375,176 spent last fiscal year to serve 4,039 residents near resolved drug houses
Is fundraising efficient?
15¢ spent to raise $1 from 488 donors

Leadership & Focus info

Team
28 staff + 475 volunteers + board of 8
Mission
To equip residents to fight crime on their street using the civil justice system. We exist to see neighborhood safety become a normal reality for everyone, regardless of where they live.
Topic(s)
Advocacy & Public Policy, Community Development, Justice, Legal Aid
People Served
Underserved Low-Income City Residents
Location(s)
1 (view list)

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