News & Events - Pisgah Legal Services

Sensibilities Cares for Pisgah Legal

Posted On 05/23/201705/24/2017 by Evie White

Treat yourself – for a great cause! On Tuesday, June 6th Sensibilities Day Spa is hosting Pisgah Legal Day. Twenty percent of services booked or enjoyed that day – as well as purchases (including gift certificates) made in their Downtown…

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How Homeownership Became the Engine of American Inequality

Posted On 05/15/201705/15/2017 by Evie White

On Sept. 28 Matthew Desmond will come to Asheville to speak at Pisgah Legal’s 7th Annual Poverty Forum. Read his recent article in The New York Times Magazine. (Matthew Desmond photo by Michael Kienitz)

Categories: Events , Media Stories

Meet Tom and Pam Siekman

Posted On 05/15/2017 by Evie White

Tom and Pam Siekman give back to their community by volunteering with Pisgah Legal Services and other local nonprofits. They were recently featured on WLOS’ “Person of the Week.” Watch it here.

Categories: Media Stories , Pro Bono Attorneys , Volunteering

What’s in the May Newsletter?

Posted On 05/11/201705/11/2017 by Evie White

Check out the latest newsletter which features stories on how Pisgah Legal Services is responding to the needs of immigrants, the volunteers who make this work happen, how to leave a legacy gift and two big events that are coming…

Categories: Immigration , Newsletters

Amplify Pisgah is Back!

Posted On 05/04/201705/19/2017 by Evie White

Amplify My Community and Pisgah Brewing Company Present Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers Friday, June 16 | 7:00pm Pisgah Brewing Company’s Outdoor Stage 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711 Tickets are on sale here. A portion of…

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Immigrants Look to Pisgah Legal for Help

Posted On 05/01/201703/17/2023 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services has held more than 30 “Know Your Rights” information sessions for immigrants and concerned citizens across WNC. Learn more in this recent article in the Hendersonville Lightning.

Categories: Immigration , Media Stories

Join us at The Guitar Bar

Posted On 04/26/2017 by Evie White

Join us for an evening at May 17 | Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm | $15/person, paid at the door 122 Riverside Drive, Suite D In The Cotton Mill Studios Asheville, NC Snacks are provided, drinks are…

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Jazz for Justice: An Evening of Celebration

Posted On 04/10/2017 by Evie White

2017 Jazz for Justice was truly a celebration. Read more here in the Biltmore Beacon article by Mark-Ellis Bennett. Special thanks to Jesse Kitt Photography for the wonderful photo above and the photos in the article.

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Hot off the Presses

Posted On 03/27/201703/27/2017 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services’ new annual report has just arrived. Find out how we are making a difference in the lives of people in our mountain region. Read it online here, or contact Brent McKnight (828-210-3405) to get on our mailing list, and…

Categories: Newsletters , PLS News

Health Care Reform and Seniors Town Hall

Posted On 03/20/201703/27/2017 by Evie White

POSTPONED! “Health Care Reform and Seniors” was to be held on Wednesday, March 29th at New Hope Presbyterian Church (3070 Sweeten Creek Road) in South Asheville – – however given that the ACA repeal bill has been pulled, we decided…

Categories: Health , PLS News

ACA Replacement Would Harm Low-Income People

Posted On 03/08/201703/17/2023 by Evie White

A rally was held in downtown Asheville on March 7 to draw attention to the pitfalls of the plan that is being considered by Congress to replace the Affordable Care Act. Read about it in the Citizen-Times. Story and photo by Mark Barrett.

Categories: Health , Media Stories

“Thank you ACA, you saved my daughter”

Posted On 02/22/2017 by Evie White

About 300 people congregated at Highland Brewing Co. Monday night for a locally-organized town hall meeting to discuss the ACA. Many individuals and families told stories of the impact the ACA has had on them and their families. Pisgah Legal…

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