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In 2007 when we moved into our current office on Charlotte Street, we set a lofty goal- to serve 20,000 people by 2020. At the time, this seemed like an impossible goal, but looking back at 2019, we served over…

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…

Pisgah Legal has put together a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on housing, foreclosures, safety from abuse and consumer debt during COVID-19. These pages will be updated as new information comes in. These FAQs are not to be considered…