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New Deadline March 31
Eviction Moratorium Extended
In an effort to keep people housed during the pandemic, President Biden has extended the federal moratorium on evictions through the end of March. If you need assistance with a pending eviction, please apply online or contact Pisgah Legal by phone.
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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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THANK YOU, JERRY STERNBERG!
The Gospel According to Jerry
Asheville businessman, philanthropist, and observer Jerry Sternberg is celebrating his 90th birthday with a new book filled with his Mountain Xpress columns. All sale proceeds benefit Pisgah Legal. You can purchase books for a suggested donation of $25 using the link below, or mail a check with “Sternberg Book” in the memo line to PLS, P.O. Box 2276, Asheville, NC 28802.
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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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Jan. 22 Justice Matters Tour
Kick off the new year with us by attending the first Justice Matters Virtual Tour of 2021. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about housing, evictions, debt, domestic violence or family law issues? Review these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here and get the answers you need.
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What Difference Can Legal Aid Make?
A lawyer's intervention can keep a family's difficult situation from spiraling into a tragedy. How?
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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 Opens Plateau Office
Access to free and reduced-cost legal services for residents of the plateau and surrounding counties has taken a big step forward this month, as Pisgah Legal Services puts the finishing touches on its newest office next to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital....
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Court Proceedings During COVID-19
On December 14, 2020, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an Order containing a variety of Emergency Directives. Below are portions that pertain to the areas of practice at Pisgah Legal Services: 1. ALL court proceedings (including summary ejectment [eviction and...
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Pisgah Legal’s Winter Newsletter
Read our Winter newsletter to find out how Pisgah Legal is continuing to help the thousands of people in need of free legal aid to protect their homes, incomes and safety from abuse during the Covid-19 crisis. “With your help,...
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