Federal Defenders of NY's Client Services Fund

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Our Mission

The Federal Defenders of New York is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate legal defense to individuals facing federal charges who cannot afford private counsel. We believe that everyone deserves a strong defense and that the criminal justice system should treat all individuals with dignity and respect. Our mission is to ensure our clients' rights are upheld while working to dismantle the systemic barriers that disproportionately impact marginalized communities.

How the Client Services Fund (CSF) Supports Our Mission

While we receive block grant federal funding to provide legal representation, this funding does not cover the comprehensive, client-centered services that our clients need to succeed. The CSF was created to fill this gap, providing financial support and supplemental services that go beyond traditional legal defense. By addressing clients' immediate needs — from transportation and food to vocational support — the CSF ensures that we can meet clients where they are, empowering them to stay engaged in their cases, comply with legal requirements, and build a path toward a better future.

What Does the CSF Support?

The CSF helps meet a variety of immediate needs for our clients, including:

Immediate Needs (Onsite Support)

Transportation: Omni cards for appointments related to employment, treatment, and pretrial/probation requirements.
Food: Food cards, onsite snacks, and small meals.
Hygiene Products: Toiletry kits, feminine hygiene products, and more.
Clothing: Basic clothing for clients recently released from custody (e.g., undergarments, socks, sneakers, coats in winter).

Incarcerated Clients

Reading Materials: Books, magazines, and educational materials like GED guides.

Community-Based Clients

Vital Records: Financial assistance with obtaining IDs and birth certificates.
Vocational and Employment-Related Supplies: Work gear (i.e. work boots, hard hat), book bags, interview clothes, certification fees, training, and study materials.
Miscellaneous: Phone bill payments, one-time grocery shopping, and travel for probation transfers.

How You Can Make a Difference

The CSF relies on the generosity of donors like you to make a direct impact on the lives of our clients. Your contribution helps provide transportation to court dates, food to nourish clients when they’re most vulnerable, and vital resources that empower individuals to succeed in their cases and rebuild their lives. Every dollar makes an impact. Your donation helps us meet urgent needs and change lives, in the short- and long-term. We ask you to stand with us and with those striving to rebuild their future.

Federal Defenders of New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.