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2018 Impact Sheet

Posted On 02/18/201902/21/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

In 2018, Pisgah Legal Services provided free legal aid that impacted 16,803 people – the most people served in our 40 year history! With your support, we helped 6,403 people escape domestic abuse and rebuild their lives; 2,937 people stabilized…

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PLS Helps Rutherford County Secure Revitalization Grant

Posted On 01/15/201901/15/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

PLS staffers Nikki Mitchell, Latoya Gardner and Robin Merrell, in partnership with city leadership and nonprofits, helped secure a $631,667 grant to fund major improvements for 19 homes in Rutherford County, thus ensuring low-income homeowners can make needed repairs and…

Categories: Housing Assistance , PLS News

Thirsty Monk Donates a Portion of Pour

Posted On 01/02/201901/07/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

From now until the batch is sold out, the Thirsty Monk will donate a portion of every pour of their newest selection, Monk’s Cottage Belgian Dark Ale, to Pisgah Legal Services. So savor the richness of this delicious dark ale…

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Giving Back to His Community

Posted On 12/12/201801/07/2019 by Rebekah Lewis

Casey Steen, a Transylvania County native, is a PLS attorney who is committed to making life better for people living in poverty. Read a recent article in the Transylvania Times about Casey and the work he is doing at Pisgah Legal Services.

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Experts Explain ACA; Deadline is Dec. 15

Posted On 12/06/201812/07/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

Confused about the Affordable Care Act? You’re not alone and Pisgah Legal is here to help. Open enrollment runs through Dec. 15, and find out what your healthcare options are: call 828-210-3404 to make an appointment make an appointment online…

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#Giving Tuesday Nov. 27th

Posted On 11/26/201811/26/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

In response to the consumer frenzy that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday was created as a global day of giving to non-profits who are making a positive impact in our communities. This year, when you give to…

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Pisgah Legal’s Managing Attorney Elected Chairman of the North Carolina Housing Coalition

Posted On 11/07/201811/09/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

Pisgah Legal Services Managing Attorney Robin Merrell (pictured far left) is an advocate and attorney representing low-income people living in low income in need of legal assistance. In October she was elected chairman for the North Carolina Housing Coalition where…

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Americans Want to Believe Jobs Are the Solution to Poverty. They’re Not.

Posted On 10/30/201810/30/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

2017 Pisgah Legal Poverty Forum Speaker and Pulitzer Prize Winner Matthew Desmond recently wrote an article for the New York Times, where he highlights the struggles faced by the working poor. In it he references research from the 2018 Poverty Forum…

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Pisgah Legal Helps Build Social Enterprise

Posted On 10/26/201810/26/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

Our Community Economic Development Program (CED) supports local, community-based work with technical assistance, legal services, and education to remove barriers to economic opportunity. Recently, our CED program director, Justin Edge, was featured on the North Carolina State Bar website showcasing…

Categories: PLS News , Pro Bono Attorneys

Pisgah Legal is Part of Pathway to Prevention

Posted On 10/10/201810/12/2018 by Rebekah Lewis

Pisgah Legal Services, along with Our VOICE, Helpmate and the Mountain Child Advocacy Center, is proud to be part of a collaborative effort to address and prevent domestic violence, sexual violence and child maltreatment. Thanks to a groundbreaking grant from Community Foundation of WNC’s Women for…

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