General
The Advocacy Center, Inc. (“TAC”) is a charitable non-profit, tax-qualified corporation formed to offer alternative approaches to conflict and social injustice through community-based programs that promote the restoration of peace and the protection of human and civil rights through non-attorney agency services that focus in the areas of mediation, immigration, and nonprofit advocacy. Through its community partnerships with various individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and state and federal agencies, TAC equips communities and the individuals where we serve with opportunities for equal access to justice, safeguarding basic human rights, promoting peace, and ensuring dignity for all those we serve
Purpose
This policy aims to establish the parameters necessary for breaking economic barriers to safeguard basic human rights, promote peace, and ensure dignity for all we serve.
Scope
Fee waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis whenever the parameters set forth within this policy are met. If any applicant receives public benefits, is considered low-income or indigent, or does not have enough money to pay for basic household needs, a fee waiver may be obtained.
Nonprofit Services Fee Reduction
Recognizing that some applicants cannot pay our fees, TAC established a fee waiver process. To be eligible for a fee waiver, applicants must complete the following:
Financial Application/Fee-Waiver Affidavit;
Bank statements for the past three (3) months prior to the date of the application;
All Cash App/Venmo/Zelle statements for the past three (3) months prior to the date of the application;
Taxes for the prior year (if applicable);
Copies of any and all mortgages and/or lease agreements;
Copies of any and all monthly bills and expenses.
All supporting documents must be submitted at the time of the application to be considered. Please follow these instructions to ensure timely and smooth processing.