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"There are plenty of good people who don’t know how to get through this..."
What will happen to folks in WNC when the eviction moratorium ends? Hear from Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney David Bartholomew and one of our clients, Kendra, in this special report from WLOS.
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We Need Your Help Today
Pisgah Legal staff and volunteers are working hard to meet the increased needs of local people during this pandemic, but we can't do it without your support.
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Enroll Now for ACA Health Insurance
People have a new opportunity to enroll in health insurance for 2021 on HealthCare.gov, but only from Feb. 15- May 15. Pisgah Legal is once again offering free assistance helping people review their options and sign up. Make an appointment online - below - or call 828-210-3404.
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New Deadline March 31
Eviction Moratorium Extended
In an effort to keep people housed during the pandemic, the moratorium on evictions is being extended 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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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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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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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
Thousands Could Face Eviction After Moratorium End
Throughout North Carolina, an estimated 485,000 families are behind on paying rent and the risks of skyrocketing evictions after the eviction moratorium ends in March are worrying housing advocates. Pisgah Legal attorney David Bartholomew spoke with WLOS News 13 about...
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Biden Administration Enacts Immigration Policies
President Biden swiftly signed executive orders aimed to reverse immigration policies established by his predecessor. Shoshana Fried, Pisgah Legal’s Justice For All Program Director, spoke with BPR on how these policy changes may affect the WNC immigrant community. Listen to...
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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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