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PLS Staff Attorney Appointed President of Buncombe County Bar

Posted On 02/04/202002/07/2020 by Rebekah Lewis

In a time when divisiveness seems to be rampant, Pisgah Legal attorney and current Buncombe County Bar President Anne Salter is proud of her fellow Bar members and the culture of civility and cooperation that exists between them. “Even though…

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PLS E.D. Jim Barrett featured in Journey Across the 100

Posted On 02/04/202002/04/2020 by Rebekah Lewis

PLS Executive Director Jim Barrett was one of 3 Buncombe County citizens featured in Journey Across the 100, a listening tour by the Raleigh News & Observer. Reporters talked with people about their concerns as the 2020 election approaches. Watch…

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Apply for a Paid Internship with Pisgah Legal

Posted On 01/24/2020 by Rebekah Lewis

Thanks to a grant from Z. Smith Reynolds, Pisgah Legal will host a paid internship for a college student in Asheville from late May 2020 –late July 2020. The Community Engagement and Intake Intern will work to assess barriers to…

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FREE Tax Assistance is Available

Posted On 01/23/202002/21/2020 by Rebekah Lewis

If you or someone you know needs FREE tax assistance, there are a number of VITA certified (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) services available in multiple locations. This program offers free tax help to people who make $54,000 or less, persons…

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Support PLS and Local Artists with Handmade Ornament

Posted On 12/20/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Now until Dec. 31st, the North Carolina Glass Center is donating 50% of the sales of limited edition blown glass ornaments and sculpted candy canes to Pisgah Legal Services and Open Hearts. Stop by and check them out! 140 C Roberts St,…

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Pisgah Legal Updates in Our Winter Newsletter!

Posted On 12/10/201912/11/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Read how Diana and Larry reached out to PLS for help saving their home, updates on the Asheville-Buncombe Community Land Trust, a recap of our Justice Forum with Jose Antonio Vargas and more in our Winter Newsletter.

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PLS Immigration Director Speaks to NPR about DACA

Posted On 11/04/201903/03/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

Shoshanna Fried, PLS Director of the Justice for All program, spoke on NPR about the upcoming arguments in front of the Supreme Court concerning the fate of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Listen to the full story

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Seeking Safety Lunch and Learn

Posted On 09/30/201911/05/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Join Pisgah Legal’s Managing Attorney Julia Horrocks and representatives from Helpmate, Our Voice and the Mountain Child Advocacy Center for a presentation and panel discussion on collaborating to keep our community safe from abuse. Lunch will be provided. Donations accepted….

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Cashiers Community Fund Awards PLS $10,000 for Expansion

Posted On 09/19/201909/20/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

The Cashiers Community Fund has awarded $141,000 in grants to nonprofits serving Cashiers and the surrounding region. Pisgah Legal Services is honored to be among the grantees, and was awarded $10,000 to expand its provision of free civil legal assistance…

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Jackie Kiger Appointed as Pisgah Legal’s First Chief Operations Officer

Posted On 08/13/201908/15/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Pisgah Legal is pleased to announce that Managing Attorney Jackie Kiger has been named Chief Operations Officer. This newly created position will support the structure of the organization, be a resource for staff and lead the organization in innovative ways…

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