Although arguments are currently being heard on the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still the law and Open Enrollment is now thru Dec. 15th. We urge everyone who needs health insurance to enroll today for 2021 coverage….
“The ACA is still the law,” said Jackie Kiger, chief operations officer at Pisgah Legal Services. “We don’t know what can happen in the winter with the Supreme Court ruling, but what we do know is that people can enroll right…
Robin Merrell, Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney and Chair of the NC Housing Coalition, spoke with staff from “Evidence Matters,” the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) newsletter. Read on page 26 how Pisgah Legal’s free legal aid, partnerships and advocacy…
WLOS recently reached out to Pisgah Legal regarding rental & utility assistance, renter’s rights and what is in store for the fate of the ACA. Jim Barrett Discusses Statewide Rental Assistance Renter’s Rights During COVID-19 THE STATE OF THE ACA
Pisgah Legal’s Executive Director, Jim Barrett, discusses the federal eviction moratorium with the Asheville-Citizen Times, calling it a welcome step but not a solution. “I hope this so-called moratorium buys some time, but if you think about it, it expires…
Read about Pisgah Legal’s 10th Annual Justice Forum, how our Community & Economic Development (CED) program is partnering with businesses and nonprofits to provide housing and economic access for the community, and Pisgah Legal’s internal work to promote a culture…
Robin Merrell, Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney, recently spoke to the Mountain Xpress and The Asheville Citizen Times about the eviction crisis facing our community. “We are fielding over 1,000 calls a week, half of which are eviction-related,” said Robin. Read…
JAVA for JUSTICE Thursday, September 3rd Area coffee shops and restaurants will host the ninth annual Java for Justice event to raise awareness for Pisgah Legal Services, presented by Paramount Kia, Mix 96.5, and 98.1 The River. During these challenging times, this is a…