Direct justice where it's needed most by supporting Idahoans through Cy Pres Awards.
When class action settlements leave unclaimed or residual funds, courts may direct those funds to organizations whose work aligns with the underlying purpose of the lawsuit - which is known as a cy pres award.
Idaho Legal Aid Services is a trusted nonprofit law firm that provides free legal help to low-income Idahoans, including seniors, domestic violence survivors, people with disabilities, and rural families. We believe that no one should face a legal crisis alone just because they can't afford an attorney. For further information on why Idaho Legal Aid Services is the perfect fit for Cy Pres, read below:
Courts in Idaho and across the country have recognized legal aid organizations as ideal recipients for cy pres distributions. This is primarily because:
We serve the class: Our clients often face the same issues at the heart of many class actions, consumer protection, housing debt collection, access to healthcare, and more.
We multiply the impact: Every dollar we receive helps us protect vulnerable Idahoans from abuse, eviction, fraud, and more.
We are accountable: As a longstanding 501(c)(3) nonprofit with strong grant oversight, we steward every dollar with transparency and purpose.
We stay local: Funds awarded to Idaho Legal Aid Services stay in Idaho, helping your neighbors access the legal help they need.
If you're a plaintiff's attorney, class counsel, or part of a firm considering cy pres recommendations, we would be honored to be included. You can:
Propose Idaho Legal Aid Services as a cy pres recipient in your settlement agreements
Reach out to our team for language and materials to include in court filings
Consult with us on how your award can have the greatest local impact
Idaho Legal Aid Services is on the front lines of providing legal services to low-income clients throughout the state. A cy pres gift helps ensure the promise of the legal system is available to all and not just those who can afford it.
Cy pres awards help us reach more people, in more communities, with more life-saving legal services. Your support can protect a domestic violence survivors, keep a senior safely housed, or help a rural veteran fight for their benefits.
To learn more, contact us at cypres@idaholegalaid.org.
