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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…