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Even in normal times, it can be very difficult to get public benefits. Now, more people are applying for services, and the state has not hired enough staff to make sure that things go smoothly. Pisgah Legal has prepared a…

Thank you for your support in making sure our most vulnerable and resilient neighbors have an ally, an advocate and a supporter in their journey to justice. Read our 2019 Annual Report to find out how you are helping to…

Apply for Unemployment Benefits Extension Beginning May 22 Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program is available for people who have exhausted state unemployment benefits   RALEIGH — Beginning Friday, May 22, North Carolinians who have exhausted their state unemployment insurance benefits can apply…

Half of Asheville households are renters, and amidst the massive layoffs and economic insecurity, people don’t know how they are going to make their rent. Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney, Robin Merrell was quoted in an @AshevilleCitizenTimes article stating that she…

East Fork Pottery is a wonderful local pottery company with a growing national following. From their beginnings a few years ago, they’ve sought to create community and foster justice while building their business.  They’ve launched a series of raffles for…

Pisgah Legal has produced videos from staff and volunteer attorneys on topics including housing, domestic violence, immigration, unemployment benefits, stimulus payments and heath insurance options. Housing and Immigration videos are available in Spanish. Soon we will upload the Safety From…

Join Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney and Chair of the North Carolina Housing Coalition, Robin Merrell, for an overview of rental policies during Covid-19, followed by a Q&A. Thursday, April 2, 2020 2 PM www.facebook.com/PisgahLegal/ Submit questions beforehand to [email protected], in…

Pisgah Legal’s COO, Jackie Kiger, explains how Pisgah Legal is continuing to provide services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, more than ever, vital services around housing, healthcare, safety from abuse and income are needed. We have created content to inform…