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PLS COO Jackie Kiger at WLOS

“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 03/21/202203/17/2023  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 Rebekah Lewis

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 Rebekah Lewis

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 Rebekah Lewis

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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Ask Buncombe County Commissioners to use ARPA funds to help survivors of domestic abuse

Posted On 09/20/202109/20/2021  by Rebekah Lewis

Leaders from Helpmate, Pisgah Legal Services and The Mediation Center  spoke to WLOS about the millions of dollars cut from federal grant funding that is used to support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. They are asking Buncombe…

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Supreme Court Shuts Down ACA Challenge

Posted On 06/21/2021  by Rebekah Lewis

Pisgah Legal’s COO Jackie Kiger spoke to WLOS News 13 about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA) against a recent challenge. “We are seeing people that need quality and affordable health care coverage. It is…

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Important Changes to Medicaid

Posted On 06/18/2021  by Rebekah Lewis

Starting July 1, 2021, Medicaid will no longer be managed by the government. Instead, private insurance companies will take over. Jaclyn Kiger, Pisgah Legal COO, recently spoke to Rex Hodge at WLOS ABC 13 about what you need to know…

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