Providing Access to Justice since 1992
San Luis Obispo, CA
Mission
The mission of SLO Legal Assistance is to provide legal services and resources to people in need.Our vision is legal access for all.
Ruling yearinfo
1993
Executive Director
Stephanie Barclay
Main address
3232 S. Higuera St. Suite 101D
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA
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Physical Address
3232 S. Higuera St. Suite 101D
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Payment Address
3232 S. Higuera St. Suite 101D
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
International Address
3232 S. Higuera St. Suite 101D
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
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Legal name of organization: San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation
EIN for payable organization: 77-0335048
EIN
77-0335048
NTEE codeinfo
(Legal Services) (I80)
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Our programs
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success,and who do the programs serve?
Housing Preservation Program
SLOLAF provides free legal assistance on housing matters to eligible low-income residents of San Luis Obispo County, including seniors (60+), veterans, people with disabilities, and other individuals/families as follows:
o Landlord/Tenant
o Unlawful Detainer (Eviction)
o Fair Housing/Discrimination
o Habitability
o Accessibility/Reasonable Accommodations
o Foreclosure Prevention
o Advice for those impacted by COVID-19
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Economically disadvantaged people
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Partnering with Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), SLOLAF provides legal assistance to San Luis Obispo County veterans who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless with a goal of helping the veteran obtain permanent housing.
Population(s) Served
Veterans
Economically disadvantaged people
Senior Legal Services Project (SLSP)
SLOLAF provides free legal services to seniors (aged 60 and older) in San Luis Obispo County through the Senior Legal Services Project. Senior Legal Services Project is especially concerned that those most in need receive assistance and protection from elder abuse situations. The Project helps clients in financial distress deal with aggressive creditors. The Project refers estate planning needs, such as wills and trusts, to private attorneys; however the Project does help clients prepare Durable Powers of Attorney for finances and Advance Health Care Directives. The Project assists seniors with income preservation by helping with government benefits that have been denied or reduced. Services are available to seniors regardless of income status.
Population(s) Served
Seniors
Where we work
How we listen
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
doneWe shared information about our current feedback practices.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
- Board of directors
- Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
- Highest paid employees
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SAN LUIS OBISPO LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
Board of directors
as of08/05/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair
Khouloud Pearson
Gilson Daub
Term: 2023 - 2024
Bradley Liggett
Harris Personal Injury Lawyers
Khouloud Pearson
Manning Kass
Kellie Phillips
Farmers Insurance
Brian Stack
San Luis Obispo County Counsel
Michael Chen
Pacific Premier Bank
Dorothy Grant
Spatafore & Grant
Catherine Devlin
Hall Hieatt Conelly & Bowen
Matthew Loker
Loker Law
Ilene Stallman
Peace Talks
Board leadership practices
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations?YesCEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? YesEthics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year?YesBoard composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership?YesBoard performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years?Yes
Organizational demographics
SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/4/2024
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities?Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability
