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OPD Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Meet Funding Gap

Faced with a nearly $1 million budget shortfall, the Orleans Public Defenders once again is in crisis and Constitutionally-required legal representation in New Orleans is again in jeopardy due to decreased revenue and budget shortfalls. To this end, OPD launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000 in five days. The campaign kicked off Monday, September 14 and will go through Friday, September 18.

Donate here: www.opdla.causevox.com.

The Struggle is Now is our cry for help. Help our defenders. Help our clients.Help our community. Help us continue our critical work to ensure a fair and just New Orleans.

Every little bit helps. Donate. Spread the word. Together we can continue our mission. Together we can ensure no one faces the criminal justice system alone.

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