Lifelong friend protects revered Tribal Elder
Manny is a pillar of his community; everyone knows and reveres him. Manny would walk for days to visit all the Indian Nations. He taught children traditional dances and stories.
Released from prison, John resolves old debts
“Navigating disability benefits after being released from prison seemed impossible. After 10 years, so much has changed. I was ready to move on with a quiet life in retirement and Northwest Justice Project helped me navigate new beginnings."
Bonnie: Avoided tax foreclosure
Bonnie’s dementia is advanced and had gotten worse since her husband died. By the time her son realized that her property taxes were not being paid, it had been two years.
With a solid parenting plan for her children, Nicolle remakes her life
“I am sober now! I took control of my life."
Isaiah: Unfairly blamed for pest infestation, Isaiah fights back
"I was charged by the housing authority for bedbugs. I paid, but – as it turns out – the entire building had been infested. I never thought I would be in a situation like this at all."
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Client Story: Yvonne
"Child protective services falsely stated that I had child neglect charges on me, and I was unable to pursue my certified nursing career. The State of California removed the complaint from my record, but Washington State would not remove the file."
Client Story: Theo
"In 5th grade, my teacher read us an article about the first transgender man to give birth. Hearing his perspective and experience, I thought, “Oh, I’m like him.” It was in the back of my head since then, but I didn’t come out until my freshman year of high school. I was tired of being deadnamed – people using the name I was assigned at birth, not the name I identify with."
Client Story: Charles
Charles provides care for his wife who has dementia. They lived in their home for more than 30 years, but Charles was never added to the title.
Client Story: Alicia
“Growing up in an abusive home, drugs were part of the life I always knew. As I got older, I made a bad choice and turned to drugs myself. I met my husband at a dealer’s house. Things were fine until we started using more and he became violent."
Client Story: Randi
Randi is a social worker with a master’s degree. After a heart attack so severe she clinically died, Randi was overwhelmed with medical bills but diligently paid as much as she could each month.