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Struggling to Pay Rent During Covid-19

Posted On 05/08/202003/17/2023 by Jodi Ford

Half of Asheville households are renters, and amidst the massive layoffs and economic insecurity, people don’t know how they are going to make their rent. Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney, Robin Merrell was quoted in an @AshevilleCitizenTimes article stating that she…

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$5 East Fork Raffle For Pisgah Legal – Get Your Ticket Now!

Posted On 04/23/202004/24/2020 by Jodi Ford

East Fork Pottery is a wonderful local pottery company with a growing national following. From their beginnings a few years ago, they’ve sought to create community and foster justice while building their business. They’ve launched a series of raffles for…

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Informational Videos and FAQs During Covid-19

Posted On 04/20/202004/20/2020 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal has produced videos from staff and volunteer attorneys on topics including housing, domestic violence, immigration, unemployment benefits, stimulus payments and heath insurance options. Housing and Immigration videos are available in Spanish. Soon we will upload the Safety From…

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PLS Executive Director, Jim Barrett, calls on decisive action in response to COVID 19

Posted On 04/09/202004/09/2020 by Jodi Ford

Executive directors Ken Schorr, of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, and Jim Barrett, of Pisgah Legal Services, are calling on swift, decisive action from the North Carolina Legislature in response to COVID-19: Expand Medicaid Improve Access to our state’s Unemployment Insurance program Restore…

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What Survivors of Abuse Need to Know During COVID-19

Posted On 04/09/202004/09/2020 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney Julia Horrocks shares information for survivors of abuse during COVID-19. The video includes filing a protective orders (at 1:49sec.), attending protective hearings and filing a continuance (at 3:17sec), custody and divorce (at 5:26sec) and child support…

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Facebook LIVE: What Renters need to Know During COVID

Posted On 03/31/202004/06/2020 by Jodi Ford

Join Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney and Chair of the North Carolina Housing Coalition, Robin Merrell, for an overview of rental policies during Covid-19, followed by a Q&A. Thursday, April 2, 2020 2 PM www.facebook.com/PisgahLegal/ Submit questions beforehand to [email protected], in…

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A Video Message From COO, Jackie Kiger

Posted On 03/31/202003/31/2020 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal’s COO, Jackie Kiger, explains how Pisgah Legal is continuing to provide services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, vital services around housing, healthcare, safety from abuse and income are needed. We have created content to inform…

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) During COVID

Posted On 03/30/202003/31/2020 by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal has put together a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on housing, foreclosures, safety from abuse and consumer debt during COVID-19. These pages will be updated as new information comes in. These FAQs are not to be considered…

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Facebook LIVE: Healthcare During the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted On 03/27/202004/02/2020 by Jodi Ford

Friday, March 27th 2:00 PM Join Pisgah Legal Health Justice Director, Shannon Cornelius for an overview of healthcare options followed by Q&A. Go to www.facebook.com to join the discussion and submit questions. Missed the Facebook Live? You can still…

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Facebook LIVE: Unemployment Benefits During the COVID-19 Crisis

Posted On 03/24/202004/02/2020 by Jodi Ford

Wednesday, March 25 3:00 PM Tune into a Facebook Live Q&A with Pisgah Legal Volunteer Lawyer and Employment Law Specialist, Michele Morris Go to www.facebook.com/PisgahLegal To submit a question to Michele in the Comments section, you will need to join…

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