Each year, Pisgah Legal Services helps thousands of people in Western North Carolina. Read more about how legal aid changes lives:
James was on the verge of losing his home and was in danger because his adult son was abusing him.
K.J. needed to escape an abusive ex and gain custody of her daughter.
Chet needed health care and support to cope with multiple sclerosis and keep his home.
“Naji” and his family fled Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban took power. He needed help to stay in the U.S. legally and to find a path to become a permanent resident.
Sonya needed an attorney to secure custody of her children, and get a protective order and divorce from her abusive husband.
Halston needed to restore his driver’s license in order to get a job. It’s not as easy as it sounds; he needed an attorney’s help.
During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
“Tyler” also needed Pisgah Legal when his landlord tried to illegally evict him in the early days of the pandemic.
Tracie came to Pisgah Legal Services to avoid homelessness too.
Kendra and her children also needed help with emergency housing funds and Pisgah Legal support.
Other stories of impact and hope:
Mildred almost lost her home to a mortgage scam. It took years, but Pisgah Legal saved her home.
Steven needed to get custody of his daughter after he learned her mother’s boyfriend was hurting her.
Pam came to Pisgah Legal when she needed to escape an abusive husband.
More than 30 residents of the Rodeway Inn in Brevard discovered their homes had been sold and were on the verge of homelessness.
With your help, Pisgah Legal Services is changing lives and providing hope!