Phoenix, AZ, and Salt Lake City, UT—Rasa Legal, the leading provider of affordable criminal record clearance services, today announced that it has received a $150,000 grant from the American Heart Association Social Impact Funds. This generous grant will support Rasa Legal’s efforts to invest in the health and well-being of communities in Arizona and Utah through its innovative criminal record clearance services.

“For many small businesses or social enterprises, a lack of funding can hinder success and growth,” said Ashlye Stewart, national vice president and manager director of the Social Impact Funds at the American Heart Association. “The Social Impact Funds provide critical funding to empower community organizations to create scalable solutions to ensure every person has the same opportunity for a full, healthy life.”

Support from the Association’s Social Impact Funds will enable Rasa Legal to develop a new partnership platform, facilitating collaboration with employers, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. This platform will provide easy access to resources and financial support, empowering more individuals to pursue criminal record clearance and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth.

“With the support of the American Heart Association Social Impact Funds, Rasa Legal is poised to make a significant difference in the lives of countless individuals and families,” said Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Legal. “A criminal record often keeps a person in poverty, leading to food insecurity, housing insecurity, job insecurity, and poor physical, mental, and emotional health outcomes. Having funding from the American Heart Association to build out a partnership platform will serve as a valuable resource for organizations seeking to help address the needs of people with criminal records, enabling them to improve their lives and their overall health.”

The impact of criminal records on individuals and communities is far-reaching, affecting not only employment and housing opportunities but also mental health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. By providing accessible and affordable criminal record clearance services, Rasa Legal is addressing these issues head-on, creating a pathway to a better life for those who have been held back by their past.

By making expungement affordable and accessible, Rasa Legal is improving the health and opportunity of low-income people, providing equal opportunities, combating systemic racism and discrimination, reducing poverty, and strengthening families. It’s a crucial step toward a healthier future and a more just and equitable world.

Interviews with Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Legal, are available. For media inquiries, please contact Emily Moench at [email protected] or (385) 234-1551.

About Rasa Legal

Rasa is a legal tech company on a mission to provide simple and affordable criminal record clearance, including expungement, sealing, set-asides, rights restoration, and certificates of second chance. The company developed sophisticated computer software that analyzes criminal record databases and streamlines many of the complex and time-consuming steps associated with record clearance. These affordable legal services clear a path for access to housing and jobs, higher wages, and a better quality of life for those who have been held back by background checks. For more information, visit www.rasa-legal.com.