About the Fund

Our community powers the VDLF Legal Aid and Worker Justice Fund to defend our rights, keep our families safe, and make sure no one faces injustice alone.

Immigrants and workers are facing a growing wave of attacks and the erosion of our most basic rights, and we refuse to be divided or silenced. The Fund is a living expression of our core belief that only the people can protect the people, built and sustained by our community and fueled by our shared commitment to stand with one another, defend our rights, and ensure we can live, work, and belong without fear.

Every contribution, every donation, every act of support through this fund is a declaration that we will protect and fight for each other to build the collective power we need for lasting change.

What the Fund Supports

This fund provides one-time grants of up to $1,000 to help cover legal costs and urgent needs. Payments are made directly to attorneys, law firms, or vendors. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

• Legal consultations – up to $150
• Emergency housing – up to $250
• Emergency food assistance – up to $250
• Legal application fees – up to $500
• Deportation relocation assistance – up to $500
• Support for workers facing retaliation – up to $500
• Legal representation – up to $1,000
• Other supports – up to $1,000

Who Can Apply

The fund is for Voces members and community members with limited income, facing legal, economic, or workplace challenges, and needing support to:

• Fight deportation or family separation
• Secure legal status or citizenship
• Defend against workplace retaliation or discrimination
• Protect family stability and economic security

How We Make It Happen

The fund is powered entirely by private donations from people who believe in solidarity; no government money is used. Every dollar we raise is an act of mutual care and resistance that strengthens our whole community.

How to Apply

1. Get the application – Contact your Voces organizer, call 414-643-1604, or click here.
2. Submit your request – Applications are reviewed within 14 days.
3. Approval & payment – If approved, payment will be sent directly to the legal provider or vendor, and you will be notified.

Important: Payments of $600 or more require a signed W-9. Recipients will receive a 1099 form for tax purposes.

Do You Have Questions?

Call us at 414-643-1604 to learn more about the Legal Aid and Worker Justice Fund.

The Legal Defense and Worker Justice Fund exercises full discretion in the review and determination of funding requests. All cases are evaluated individually, and approval is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the nature and merits of the case, demonstrated need, and the current financial capacity of the Fund. Funding is not guaranteed, and the submission of an application creates no entitlement. Any disbursement that is approved shall be made in an amount determined solely by the Fund, which may vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the availability of resources at the time of review.

Thank you for being part of the movement.