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Your Gift Matters!
#Share Your Stimulus
Additional stimulus payments are on the way to many. If you do not need the extra resources for your own financial stability, we encourage you to contribute to Pisgah Legal’s #ShareYourStimulus Campaign, an opportunity to take one step together to ensure everyone makes it through this crisis. Thank you!
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In The Washington Post
You can lose your kids, home and freedom without ever seeing a lawyer.
Why is free, civil legal aid so important? Read this piece by the Editorial Board of The Washington Post. (Image: Fatinha Ramos for The Washington Post)
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Bans on Evictions Extended to June 30
The CDC and the State of NC have extended the bans on evictions for some renters until June 30. Carolina Public Press talked with Tracie, who needed help from Pisgah Legal to stay housed, as well as PLS Housing Attorney David Bartholomew in this story - link below. Renters must submit a form the take advantage of the moratorium - also linked below. Contact Pisgah Legal if you need help staying housed.
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More Affordable Than Ever
Need Health Insurance? Enroll Now!
HealthCare.gov is open, you may be able to get more savings and lower costs due to the American Rescue Plan. Pisgah Legal is once again offering free assistance helping local people review their options and sign up. Make an appointment online or call 828-210-3404.
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April 11-25
Support Local Artists and Pisgah Legal
Asheville Art in Action has chosen Pisgah Legal as the beneficiary for their April fundraiser. Proceeds from sales of original artwork by local artists from April 11-25 will be split 50/50 between Pisgah Legal and the artist.
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DACA Fully Reinstated
On Dec. 4, a Federal judge ruled that the DACA program must be fully reinstated. Call Pisgah Legal to find out about qualifying for DACA, applying and renewing protections: 828-210-3437.
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Attend a Justice Matters Tour
Be a part of the next virtual Justice Matters Tour of Pisgah Legal. We’ll examine the needs in our mountain region, discuss how civil legal aid can be an effective anti-poverty tool and share how Pisgah Legal is responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID Relief and Other Resources
Congress passed the most recent COVID-19 relief package at the end of 2020. The act provides $908 billion dollars in aid to families, businesses, nonprofits, and states. Find out more about the recent extensions for unemployment insurance benefits, eviction/foreclosure moratoriums, food assistance benefits and more.
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Who We Are
We are a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to the most vulnerable people in WNC: disadvantaged children, seniors, at risk families & domestic violence victims.
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Make a tax-deductible contribution to Pisgah Legal Services and know that your donation is going to help local people right here in our mountains.
Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Apply online or call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144
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We are Pisgah Legal Services
Pat & Phil Smith
Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is an attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.
Joanne Gaylord
Joanne’s friendly face is often the first folks see as they enter the Asheville office. She has been Pisgah Legal’s receptionist for 15 years.
Lyn & Tom Leslie
Lyn & Tom are long-time supporters of Pisgah Legal Services and owners of Leslie and Associates. They are lead supporters of The Children’s Law Project.
Russell Shuler
Russell is an advertising veteran, with 30+ years experience as an art/creative director. He uses his creative expertise to help raise funds for Pisgah Legal.
John Noor
John is an attorney at Roberts & Stevens who also volunteers pro bono as a MAVL attorney with Pisgah Legal, helping survivors escape domestic violence.
Latest News & Events
Pisgah Legal’s Inaugural Run for Justice Virtual 5K
Join our virtual 5k for walkers and runners to support access to justice in our community! You can walk or run a distance of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) anytime between Saturday, May 29 and Saturday, June 12 on the route of...
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Pisgah Legal Advocates for Extended Eviction Moratorium
David Bartholomew, Pisgah Legal housing attorney, spoke to WLOS, about the eviction moratorium, scheduled to end on March 31, 2021. One out of every five renters is behind in their rent payment, says Bartholomew. “The bill that was passed in...
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COVID-19 Relief Package Can Be a Lifeline For Many
WLOS News 13 spoke with Pisgah Legal’s COO, Jacklyn Kiger, about the effect the COVID-19 Relief Bill can have on our mountain communities. “The economy has been very difficult out here in Western North Carolina due to the pandemic, the...
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