We are changing legal aid.
We create community activism-law programs for, by, with, and within our partner communities. Our model of community activism lawyering unites lawyers and activists to help underserved communities access justice and pursue social change.

Stand up for Your Community
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! To kick off the celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos (CTU). CTU is a grassroots organization based on the Southeast Side of Chicago that builds collective power with immigrant and low-wage workers.
Happy #InternationalDayOfPeace! To celebrate this important cause, we are proud to spotlight one of our key community partners, Increase The Peace (ITP). ITP is a youth-led, grassroots organization based on Chicago’s Southwest Side. ITP focuses on building youth leadership, preventing violence, and strengthening community power through organizing, civic engagement, and mentorship.
While Illinois continues to introduce policies to better protect tenants, the housing crisis remains far from resolved. The lack of affordable, available housing still affects renters across the state in serious and lasting ways.
At this critical moment for tenant rights and protections across Illinois, bringing on a new partnership is essential to strengthening Beyond’s capacity, expanding our reach, and ensuring that tenants have the support they need to win lasting victories.
After six incredible years of service, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Josh Taylor, who is stepping down from our Board of Directors. Since joining the board in 2019, Josh has been a steadfast leader, thoughtful advisor, and passionate advocate for our mission.
Continuing on with our #HispanicHeritageMonth celebrations, we are proud to spotlight our community partner, Mano a Mano Family Resource Center (Mano). Established in 2000, Mano is a community-based organization in the Village of Round Lake Park, Illinois that offers a variety of resources and services, including health resources, educational classes and workshops, and immigration legal services. Their focus is on helping the hardest-to-reach and most vulnerable families and individuals in the community.