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    Don't Miss Jazz for Justice!

    Tickets are now on sale for Pisgah Legal's Jazz for Justice event on May 28th. Join us for a fun evening of live music, great food and even better company at this celebration of community. Early birds get a special deal before May 1st. Don't wait!

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    Disaster Recovery Resource Deadlines

    FEMA-Provided Housing and Rental Assistance Extended Through Sept. 30, 2026  |  March 29: FEMA Appeals |  April 15: Disaster-Related Tax Deductions

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  • A Fair Giving Challenge

    Gifts Matched Up to $35,000 Today!

    Ian and Deb Fair have issued a generous giving challenge to raise funds that will aid people in Henderson County through Pisgah Legal Services.

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  • Have an Unresolved Tax Problem?

    Taxpayer Problem Solving Day

    The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will be available to assist taxpayers with unresolved IRS tax problems for FREE on March 31, 2026. Call 828-974-8723 to make an appointment.

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  • Free Tax Appointments

    Limited Capacity for Free Tax Appointments

    We have limited capacity as we near the April 15 deadline for taxes. We do still have appointments available in Avery, Mitchell, Yancey, Madison, Burke, Haywood, Macon, Swain, Clay, Graham, Jackson, and Cherokee counties, and a limited number of Buncombe county appointments reserved for Spanish speakers. Call 828-210-3404 now to schedule a free tax appointment.

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  • Funding Freeze Impacts Legal Aid

    A North Carolina law has frozen the IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) grant-making process, impacting civil legal aid organizations with a funding gap from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This freeze is leading to significant budget shortfalls and concerns about the coming year.

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Who We Are

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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Donate Now

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.

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Volunteer

We need you! Whether you are a lawyer or a member of the community who wants to give back, there are many different ways that you can get involved.

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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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Our Impact on Western North Carolina

people from across the mountains helped by Pisgah Legal in 2025
million secured in quantifiable benefits for our clients in 2025
local attorneys volunteer their services to assist PLS clients
survivors of domestic violence and their children helped in 2025

We are Pisgah Legal Services

Pat & Phil Smith

Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is a retired attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.

Thalia Hoy

Thalia has been assisting clients who are immigrants through Pisgah Legal’s Justice for All Program for more than 21 years.

Carol Steen

Carol is a donor and Pisgah Legal Services Board Member. She serves as Vice President of HR, IT, and Security for Biltmore Farms.

Jim Carillon

Jim has been a dedicated Pisgah Legal volunteer for more than 10 years, helping clients enroll in affordable healthcare and providing tax preparation.

Francisco Castelblanco

Francisco is the AHEC Director & Chair of Continuing Professional Development at Mountain Area Health Education Center and incoming Board President of Pisgah Legal Services.

Latest News & Events

Jazz For Justice 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Connect with friends old and new, as you enjoy gourmet food, delicious drinks, and the vibrant sounds of live jazz performed by talented local artists. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating our community, all while supporting efforts to ensure...

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A Fair Giving Challenge for Henderson County

Mar 9, 2026

Double your impact for Henderson County families! Local residents Deborah and Ian Fair are partnering with Pisgah Legal to present “A Fair Giving Challenge” to directly support free civil legal assistance in Henderson County. Right now, every gift will be...

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Taxpayer Advocate Services

Taxpayer Problem Solving Day

Mar 5, 2026

Have a tax problem you haven’t been able to resolve with the IRS? The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will assist taxpayers at the Problem Solving Day. Taxpayer Advocate Service Problem Solving Day Tuesday, March 31, 2026 8:30am – 4:30pm Pisgah...

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