Strengthening Our Impact, Serving Our Community
At the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, our mission is clear: to advance the rights of
underrepresented individuals and families through legal services, advocacy, and education.
But to truly serve our community, we must continue to evolve.
Our five-year strategic plan sets a course toward 2030 with one goal in mind: to better
serve the people who need us most by meeting today’s needs.
Strategic Priorities
Expand Our Impact to Reach More People
Issues impacting our low-income neighbors can change rapidly, so we ensure our services are as relevant and targeted as possible. We have a 50-year track record of meeting the region’s most urgent needs—through the AIDS epidemic, the great recession, all the way to today’s surging regional housing crisis. That tradition continues in our latest plan.Put Marginalized Communities First: Prioritize serving individuals and families from communities most impacted by systemic inequities. This includes those living on a low income, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity, youth in foster care, immigrants, seniors, LGBTQIA+ communities, and many others.
Refresh Our Approach to Impact: Develop a Theory of Change that charts a clear course from the greatest needs of our underserved community to the positive outcomes the Law Foundation is positioned to create.
Use Data to Drive Better Outcomes: Strengthen our ability to gather and analyze data to help identify gaps, advocate for systemic solutions, and drive better outcomes for our clients.
Strengthen Community Partnerships to Enhance Support
The people we serve don’t just need legal help—they need a network of support. Stronger community partnerships mean we can offer more holistic services, advocate more effectively, and build trust with the communities we work alongside.Listen to the Community: Grounding our work in the lived experiences of our client communities ensures that our services are shaped by the real needs of those we work with.
Expand Pro Bono Partnerships: Engaging more pro bono attorneys allows us to serve more clients, extend our reach, and provide higher-quality legal support.
Increase Awareness and Access: By improving how we communicate and strengthening our visibility, we can connect more people to legal services and other critical resources.
Fortify Our Organization to Serve More Effectively
Our team of attorneys, social workers, and advocates provide high-quality legal services under challenging circumstances. By improving our internal systems, culture, and funding, we ensure long-term sustainability and the best support for the community who relies on us.Invest in Our Team: Enhancing professional development and improving hiring and retention practices will allow us to build a stronger, more skilled workforce to serve our clients.
Improve Communication and Collaboration: Strengthening internal communication ensures that our staff can work more efficiently, share insights, and provide better support for clients.
Secure Sustainable Funding: Diversifying revenue and securing long-term funding means we can provide free legal services and advocate for systemic change—without interruption.