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Media Stories

Pisgah Legal’s free ACA enrollment help featured on WLOS

Posted On 11/02/202211/02/2022  by Rachel Moore

Open Enrollment is here and Pisgah Legal Services is offering free Healthcare.gov Marketplace enrollment assistance! People in 18 Western North Carolina counties can get free help finding and enrolling in a quality, affordable health insurance plan. This year, 4 out…

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Pisgah Legal’s new program, new office appears in Smoky Mountain News

Posted On 07/21/202207/21/2022  by Rachel Moore

Thanks to Smoky Mountain News for spreading the word about Pisgah Legal’s new program! The WNC Health and Economic Opportunity Program (HEOP) helps working families in 18 WNC counties enroll in affordable, quality health insurance and access up to thousands…

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Spotlight Carolina highlights new Pisgah Legal program

Posted On 07/11/2022  by Rachel Moore

Have you heard about Pisgah Legal’s new program? The WNC Health and Economic Opportunity Program (HEOP) helps local families access thousands of dollars in flexible cash benefits! Find out how we do this work on a special WLOS Spotlight Carolina…

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“Life-changing”: PLS COO Jackie Kiger discusses new program with WLOS

Posted On 06/24/2022  by Rachel Moore

A new program is providing thousands of dollars in flexible cash benefits to families in WNC. Find out more in this WLOS interview with Pisgah Legal COO Jackie Kiger or read on… The recently launched WNC Health and Opportunity Program…

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PLS Housing Attorney Featured in Asheville Citizen-Times

Posted On 03/21/2022  by Rachel Moore

Housing and rental costs are on the rise in Buncombe County, and so are evictions. The Asheville Citizen-Times reported that evictions have reached pre-pandemic levels, with 371 filed in the county since the beginning of 2022. Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney…

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WLOS Highlights Need For Homelessness Prevention, Affordable Housing

Posted On 03/16/202203/16/2022  by Rachel Moore

Pisgah Legal Services continues to advocate for and serve the needs of those who are homeless and those at risk of losing their homes as rental costs increase in our area. Managing Attorney Robin Merrell was recently featured in a…

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Pisgah Legal housing attorney speaks to WLOS about evictions

Posted On 03/09/202203/14/2022  by Rachel Moore

Since the federal eviction moratorium ended in October 2021, evictions have reached pre-pandemic levels in Buncombe County. More than 500 evictions have been filed since the moratorium ended. Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney David Bartholomew recently spoke to WLOS about this…

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Pisgah Legal’s Here for Justice Giving Campaign

Posted On 12/14/202112/14/2021  by Jodi Ford

Ally Wilson, Pisgah Legal Director of Development, spoke with WLOS News 13 about our Here for justice end-of-year giving campaign. Generous donors will match every gift made up to $200,000 to help stop domestic violence, keep families from becoming homeless,…

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New UNCA course lets students screen cases for Pisgah Legal Services

Posted On 12/02/202112/02/2021  by Jodi Ford

Pisgah Legal has partnered with UNCA to offer a Poverty Class course for the fall semester, taught by adjunct professor and former PLS board president, LeeAnne Mangone. The class not only teaches students about the cause and effect of poverty,…

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Discounts and subsidies could help you save on health insurance

Posted On 11/02/202111/03/2021  by Jodi Ford

Discounts and subsidies are helping lower premiums for North Carolinians getting health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Open enrollment started Monday, Nov. 1st so talk to Pisgah Legal to find your best healthcare option for the best price!…

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