Your Gift Creates Pathways to Justice

Give to the New Richard C. Woltmann Endowment

Transform lives by contributing to the Woltmann Endowment and have your gift matched 3:1 by an anonymous donor.

The Woltmann Endowment
Together, we can shape a future where justice thrives in our community.

We cannot meet the growing demand for our services.

(Reflective of 2023 impact)

We support

15,040

individuals, families, and community groups.

But receive

105K

callers and online applicants seeking legal services.

Americans report

86%

of their civil legal problems go under/unsupported.

For veterans

50%

of the top issues that lead to homelessness can only be solved with legal aid.

Meet Our Donors

The lack of a level playing field would leave the underprivileged with few options for seeking justice. Bay Area Legal Services brings fairness to the legal system and encourages an orderly resolution for all. I encourage businesses and financially stable Floridians to contribute to Bay Area Legal." Tom Elligett
Tom Elligett, Development Council Past Chairperson

Success Story

In Florida, approximately 231,000 children live with relatives that are not their parents.

Upcoming Events

The Tampa Club, 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Floor 42
Tampa, FL 33602
United States

To personally express our heartfelt thanks, please join us for music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Apply for Services

Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Bay Area Legal Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

Statewide Legal Helplines

If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.