The Shriver Center on Poverty Law is a national nonprofit legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing racial and economic justice. Founded in 1967, the organization works to end poverty by shaping policies, advancing opportunity, and promoting equitable systems through litigation, legislative advocacy, and strategic communications.
The organization typically pursues legislative and administrative policies related to anti-poverty programs, racial equity, health care access, economic security, immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, voting rights, and access to public benefits such as Medicaid, SNAP, and housing assistance.
The Shriver Center on Poverty Law is primarily funded through foundation grants, charitable contributions, and philanthropic support.
Founded by Sargent Shriver, the organization collaborates with national civil rights groups, legal aid organizations, advocacy coalitions focused on economic justice, and community-based partners.
Non-profit organization
