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Thank you to our Partners for Justice who provide $5,000 or more per year in financial or in-kind support to PLS.

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Pisgah Legal Services

We are Pisgah Legal Services and we’re fighting every day to bring justice to the most vulnerable people in Western North Carolina – disadvantaged children, senior citizens, families at risk of homelessness and victims of domestic violence. PLS provides free civil legal aid to help low-income people access justice to meet urgent needs. Learn more…

In the midst of tough economic times, more people than ever have called Pisgah Legal Services for Help. We have responded.

PLS Stretches to Serve More People

Volunteer Lawyers Help More People in Crisis

In 2009, PLS helped more than 10,122 people with urgent needs -- food, shelter and protection.

In 2009, PLS received more calls for help and the problems facing clients were more urgent and complicated.

The statistics show increases in 2009 over 2008:

15% increase in the number of cases opened at PLS in 2009;
54% more calls for help from domestic violence victims;
47% more domestic violence cases involve child abuse;
PLS cases to prevent foreclosure/preserve home ownership up 60%;
46% more clients are counseled to prevent eviction.

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Marie Messer

Down and Out in Asheville

The Mountain Xpress features Pisgah Legal Services' efforts in an article about local poverty.

Pisgah Legal Services'
2009 Annual Report

The Gudger House, PLS' previous main office and a great, historic property, is FOR SALE!

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS!
Click here to learn how PLS makes a difference. PLS staff explain how they stop domestic violence, prevent homelessness and access health care for clients.

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