Support & Services
At the Jim Toy Community Center, we are dedicated to providing vital support and services
to the LGBTQ+ community in Washtenaw County. While our current offerings are evolving,
our commitment to advocacy, community-building, and support remains steadfast.
If you need support or services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Whether you have specific needs or are seeking general guidance and community connections,
the Jim Toy Community Center is here for you.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you and
to stay informed about our evolving programs and services.
Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive community.
Michigan Law OUTLaws
Through direct legal support and impact advocacy, OUTreach works to increase access to justice for LGBTQ+ community members. The project, formerly known as the LGBTQ Rights Project, was established in 2014 by MLaw Outlaws, Michigan Law School's LGBT student organization. Project partners include the Jim Toy Community Center, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, and local volunteer attorneys.
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Partner Attorneys:
Kerene Moore Lou Maskill Alan Baldridge
Elizabeth Janovic Angie Martell
Impact Work
OUTreach supports LGBTQ+ impact litigation by providing legal research support to nonprofit attorneys and developing educational materials for legal practitioners. We also perform community outreach by organizing events, such as educational panels and name-change clinics.
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Community Services
We provide free legal name change support, educational panels, self-representation kits, and attorney referral assistance. If you would like support on a name change case, please contact OUTreach at outlawslegal@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (734) 419-9733. We try to return all voicemails and messages within a week.
*OUTreach holds regular offices hours in the Fall and Winter Terms. Support may be limited April-August.*
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For insight on common legal issues, copies of our legal bulletins are available here. This page is updated regularly so be sure to check back for updates!