PLS News Archives - Page 22 of 23 - Pisgah Legal Services

PLS Awarded Women for Women Grant

Posted On 05/20/201503/17/2023 by Evie White

On Tuesday, May 19th, Pisgah Legal Services was awarded a $90,000 grant from the Women For Women Giving Circle of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. These funds will be used to expand PLS’ work to stop domestic violence…

Categories: Media Stories , PLS News

New Volunteer Orientation

Posted On 05/12/201505/12/2015 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services will be holding a New Volunteer Orientation on Thursday, May 28th at our Asheville office (62 Charlotte Street) from 1-3pm. This is a great way to learn more about what we do at Pisgah Legal Services and…

Categories: PLS News

Affordable Housing Crisis in Asheville, WNC

Posted On 04/27/201504/27/2015 by Evie White

The Citizen-Times has recently published a series of articles about the affordable housing crisis in Asheville. Every day Pisgah Legal Services receives calls for help from people in Asheville, and throughout WNC, who are struggling with this very issue. Last…

Categories: Housing Assistance , Media Stories , PLS News

Life for NC’s Poor Not Improving

Posted On 04/06/2015 by Evie White

A new study by the Budget & Tax Center, a project of the NC Justice Center, finds that despite the economic recovery, poverty in North Carolina has remained the same or worsened. Read more…

Categories: PLS News

April 24th Java for Justice

Posted On 03/31/201503/31/2015 by Evie White

Enjoy a great cup of coffee at an area coffee shop AND support a great cause on Friday, April 24th. It’s our annual Java for Justice event. Come out to a participating shop, volunteer to spread the word about Pisgah…

Categories: Events , PLS News

Read All About It In Our Latest Annual Report

Posted On 03/18/201503/18/2015 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services’ 2014 Annual Report will be in mailboxes soon but you can read it here first! Check it out online.

Categories: PLS News

Special Enrollment for Health Insurance During Tax Season

Posted On 03/09/201503/09/2015 by Evie White

Even though ACA Open Enrollment has officially ended, you may still qualify to purchase health insurance with financial assistance through the NC Health Insurance Marketplace for a one-time special enrollment period during tax season. Available March 15 – April 30,…

Categories: PLS News

Shop for Pisgah Legal

Posted On 03/03/201503/10/2015 by Evie White

Open Doors Open Hearts Charity Preview Night is a charity shopping event presented by Asheville Outlets on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 5pm to 9pm. The public is invited to open their hearts as Asheville Outlets opens its doors with…

Categories: Events , PLS News

Domestic Violence Video Wins ADDY Award

Posted On 03/02/201503/02/2015 by Evie White

A video created by Russell Shuler of Brain Hooks Advertising Agency for Pisgah Legal Services has won an ADDY (American Advertising Award). The video won the Silver Award in the Public Service Broadcast/Electronic/Digital category. The video was produced and shown…

Categories: PLS News

Celebrate With Us At Jazz for Justice

Posted On 02/04/201502/04/2015 by Evie White

On March 17th, please join us for Jazz for Justice, our annual celebration that takes place at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The event begins at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception and live jazz music, followed by an awards presentation…

Categories: PLS News