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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

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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Justice Forum featuring Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted On 08/13/201909/05/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist, CEO and Founder of Define American and Author of Dear America: Notes from an Undocumented Citizen will be the keynote speaker for Pisgah Legal’s 9th annual Justice Forum. He will share details of his childhood journey…

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Pisgah Legal Opens Office in Spruce Pine

Posted On 07/11/2019 by Evie White

People in Mitchell and Yancey counties now have access to free civil legal aid with the opening of a new Pisgah Legal Services’ (PLS) office this summer in Spruce Pine. PLS Executive Director Jim Barrett says, “Our mission is to…

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Lunch and Learn on PLS Community Economic Development

Posted On 07/01/201907/01/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

12:00 pm Thursday, August 1st Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 789 Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC 28804 Have you ever wondered how improving access to affordable housing or providing a worker-owned cooperative with legal services can impact a community? Find out this…

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PLS Attorney Named Distinguished Young Attorney by Buncombe County Bar

Posted On 06/17/201909/18/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

We are honored to announce that Shoshana Fried, our staff attorney and Immigration Program Director, received the Distinguished Young Attorney award by the Buncombe County Bar. Shoshana was recognized at their annual meeting and award ceremony on June 12, 2019…

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