At JAMLAC, our mission is simple: to walk alongside those facing poverty and injustice—and to ensure that no one, regardless of their background, stands alone in the face of legal crisis.
This month, as June marks Pride Month, we pause to reaffirm a truth we hold dear: every person is made with dignity and worth, and every life is deserving of safety, justice, and compassion.
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, especially those who have experienced domestic violence, abuse, or discrimination, that sense of safety is often out of reach. Studies show that LGBTQ+ individuals—especially youth and transgender people—face higher rates of violence, homelessness, and barriers to legal protection. In fact, according to the CDC, LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence at rates equal to or higher than their heterosexual counterparts.
At JAMLAC, we do not ask for labels—we look at the need.
When someone walks through our doors in fear, with nowhere to turn, our response is guided not by politics or preference, but by principle: “Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” (Isaiah 1:17)
Our Christian faith calls us to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. That means creating a space where every survivor feels seen, heard, and protected—regardless of who they are or how they identify.
We don’t serve people because they belong to one group or another. We serve because they’re hurting. Because they’re our neighbors. And because justice, at its core, is not selective—it’s sacred.
As we reflect on Pride Month, we are reminded that this work is not about making a statement—it’s about meeting real people with real pain, and offering them the legal help and hope they need to heal and move forward.
Thank you for standing with us, and for believing in a kind of justice that reflects the heart of our faith: one that restores, protects, and uplifts.