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    Join Us for Jazz for Justice!

    On Wednesday May 28th, we hope you will join us for a new Jazz for Justice celebration. The evening will feature delicious food, fun jazz music and time to come together to hear the good news of how Pisgah Legal is making our mountain communities stronger. We hope to see you there!

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    Helene Recovery Help

    Pisgah Legal has been serving people in need in WNC for more than four decades, and we are steadfast in that commitment in the wake of Hurricane Helene. If you need help, please apply online or call 828-253-0406.

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  • We are stronger than the storm

    2024 Annual Report

    Last year we experienced seismic shifts, both for Pisgah Legal, and for the people of WNC in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Read about how we weathered the storm and how we are helping people in our mountains recover.

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    Justice for All Giving Challenge

    Generous donors have issued a matching giving challenge to support Pisgah Legal's work assisting immigrants in Western North Carolina. Your gift will be matched up to $100,000!

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    Ask A Lawyer - WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline on June 11

    Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Bar Foundation are offering free, confidential help for those most impacted by Helene. Call 828-418-6969 from 12pm - 6pm on June 11. Can't call then? Apply any time at Pisgah Legal at 828-253-0406 or Legal Aid at 1-866-219-5262.

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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 2024
million secured in quantifiable benefits for our clients in 2024
local attorneys volunteer their services to assist PLS clients
survivors of domestic violence and their children helped in 2024

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

Ask A Lawyer – WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline on June 11

May 20, 2025

Ask A Lawyer — WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline June 11, 2025  |  12pm – 6pm 828-418-6969 Free Legal Advice for Hurricane Helene Survivors Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Bar Foundation are holding a...

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Jazz For Justice 2025

May 2, 2025

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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2024 Winter Newsletter

Dec 11, 2024

The latest edition of Pisgah Legal Services’ newsletter shares Alma’s story and highlights Western North Carolina’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Read the PLS Winter Newsletter

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