Help Bring Hope, Protection, and Support to Vulnerable Families
What if the person you loved most wasn’t safe at home? What if leaving meant risking their children, having shelter, or financial security? For those experiencing domestic violence, these aren’t hypothetical questions—they are everyday realities. Methodist Justice Ministry (MJM) helps vulnerable families navigate these moments by providing free legal representation and support when they need it most.
Your gift this North Texas Giving Day provides:
HOPE
Every day, our phones ring with calls from people facing unimaginable circumstances. Many of our clients are courageous parents escaping dangerous environments. Others are grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other relatives stepping in to protect children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Most have nowhere else to turn for legal help. From the very first conversation, our team offers compassion, guidance, and reassurance that they are not alone.
Hope begins when someone answers the call.
PROTECTION
Did you know that civil legal remedies can drastically reduce the likelihood of revictimization?
Our attorneys provide skilled legal representation and steadfast advocacy, helping families pursue lasting resolutions. Through enforceable court judgments, including protective orders, custody, and divorce, families can move toward greater safety and the opportunity to build a brighter future.
SUPPORT
Our work doesn't end when a court case is over. MJM walks alongside families as they rebuild their lives, connecting them with counseling, emergency financial assistance, and trusted community resources. For many clients, this support continues for months, helping them move from crisis to lasting stability.
Together, we are giving families more than legal representation—we are helping them break cycles of abuse.
Thank you for being part of the solution.
About Methodist Justice Ministry
MJM is a nonprofit 501c3 law firm that provides free family law representation to survivors of domestic violence and the caregivers of children who have been abused or neglected. Since 2006, MJM has stood alongside more than 3,500 vulnerable community members in Tarrant and Johnson Counties, whose household incomes are up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Because of the generosity of our community, every client receives services at no cost to them, regardless of how long or complex their case may be.
Methodist Justice Ministry (MJM) advocates for the well-being of vulnerable families through free legal services, compassionate support, and community partnerships that break cycles of abuse and build stable futures.
MJM's greatest need is support of our general operations. This allows us to continue answering calls for help, ensuring clients are not burdened with the fees associated with their representation.
Below are some examples of how your generosity can impact our clients
$50 can help cover the cost of records to ensure each case is fully supported in court.
$100 provides a family with essential household items after relocating.
$250 covers utility or food costs for someone rebuilding their life.
$500 allows MJM to cover one month of play therapy for a child.
$1,000 will go toward emergency rent assistance.
$2,500 pays for legal fees, including records, mediation, interpretation, and more, to support the safest outcomes
$5,000 ensures a family receives legal and support services for a year.
MJM is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against anyone on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class, under federal, state, or local law.
Organization name
Methodist Justice Ministry
Tax id (EIN)
20-4204172
Causes
Domestic/Family Violence & Advocacy
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Johnson, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
Address
750 W 5th Street