Open Door Legal

opendoorlegal.org

Open Door Legal is an award-winning nonprofit pioneering the first system of universal access to legal help in the United States. Founded in 2013, it operates in San Francisco, aiming to reduce poverty by ensuring that everyone has access to legal representation. The organization has demonstrated significant impact, including a 50% reduction in homelessness in its initial community served and securing over $45 million in direct assets for low-income residents. Open Door Legal's innovative approach combines legal services with social support, positioning it as a leader in the legal aid sector and a model for national replication.