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LASP Helps a Senior Get Critical Repairs to Rented Home
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Ms. G*'s furnace was broken and her roof was leaking. By January, there was no heat in her rented home, and her bedroom had become uninhabitable from the water damage.
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er landlord had repeatedly failed to make the necessary repairs.
At the coldest point of the winter, Ms. G, a senior citizen, came to LASP for help. She visited LASP during "walk-in" hours and met with an attorney who reviewed her desperate circumstances. Her attorney had vast experience in Housing law which enabled him to quickly evaluate Ms. G's situation. He crafted a letter to the landlord detailing the needed repairs and giving notice that Ms. G would escrow her next month's rent and future rental payments until the necessary repairs were completed.
A few days later the heat was fixed. And by the end of the month, the roof had been repaired. Ms. G's home was warm and dry again, thanks to the help of her Legal Aid attorney.
You can help seniors like Ms. G, and other vulnerable and low-income residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties by
donating now
to LASP.
* Name has been changed but the story is real.
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William Gallagher Elected President of LASP Board
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William J. Gallagher
, a partner in the Chester County firm
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.,
has been elected president of the Board of Directors of LASP. Mr. Gallagher had previously served as Vice President. "We're excited to continue our close working relationship with Bill," says Elizabeth W. Fristch, Executive Director. "Bill's broad expertise in the law and his deep commitment to
equal access to justice strengthen our ability to bring
legal services to those in critical need."
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Highlights from the Counties
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Bucks County
Jennifer Pierce,Esq. LASP Bucks County Staff Attorney, competed in her first Boston Marathon on April 18, finishing in a fantastic time of 3:27.
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Chester County
LASP is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant of $10,000 from the
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls for LASP's
Safety and Family Stability program
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The grant will support legal representation for low income, vulnerable Chester County women who face serious legal issues impacting their safety and family stability, including abuse and child custody problems."T
he generous funding from the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls means that even more Chester County women and families can benefit from our civil legal services," says LASP's Executive Director, Elizabeth W. Fristch, Esq. "We are grateful for the foundation's support of our work."
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Our
new appointment-only, outreach location at Phoenixville Area Community Services,
257 Church St. in Phoenixville, is now open! The office is open the first Friday of every month from 9 a.m. - noon. Appointments can be made by calling 610-933-1105, ext. 202.
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LASP, in partnership with the Chester County Bar Association YLD and the Chester County Bar Foundation, held a free birth certificate clinic on May 5, at La Comunidad Hispana - LCH. LASP Pro Bono Director Christine Zaccarelli and volunteer attorney George D'Ambrosio helped with the processing of 10 birth certificates for clients and their children.
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Delaware County
LASP has expanded availability in Delaware County with the opening of our new office at 334 W. Front St. in Media. Hours are M- F, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling 610-422- 7053.
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Car
olyn Jo
hnson, Esq
., LASP Staff attorney, received the "Woman of the Year" award from the Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded in 1920, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and represents more than 120,000 professional women world-wide.
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Montgomery County
Harry Chung, Esq.
was presented with the Montgomery Bar Association's Pro Bono Volunteer Award i
n recognition of his outstanding service and commitment to pro bono legal service. Mr. Chung was nominated by
Michael Kelley, Esq
., LASP Montgomery County Staff Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator, and chair of the Montgomery Bar Associa
tion Legal Aid/Pro Bono Service Committee.
"Pro bono volunteers broaden Legal Aid's capacity to provide access to the courts and to justice," Mr. Kelley said. "Harry Chung exemplifies this spirit of public service, and his work has been invaluable."
Mr. Chung has helped Korean-speaking clients in diverse cases ranging from bankruptcy and powers of attorney to custody. His work with low-income members of Montgomery County's Korean-speaking community has an instrumental impact on overcoming the language barrier between LASP's staff attorneys or other volunteers, and the people we serve.
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Montgomery Bar Association
Legal Aid Annual Golf Classic
Friday, June 24th
It's tee time! Join us for the 2016
Montgomery Bar Association
Legal Aid Annual Golf Classic
on
June 24 at the Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell.
The
MBA Legal Aid Golf Classic raises much needed funds for LASP's legal services for Montgomery County's vulnerable and low-income residents.
LASP is grateful for the generosity of the Montgomery Bar Association and the sponsors and supporters of the Legal Aid Golf Classic.
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Saturday, June 25th
LASP Chester County Division's 12th Annual Trial Run 5k Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 25, 2016.
Put those running shoes on and join us in Downingtown, PA at the beautiful Struble Trail.
Register online at
http://www.trialrun5k.com/
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Entry Fees:
Prior to June 1, 2016: $8 all ages
After June 1 & Race Day: $10 all ages
Free T-shirt to all adults registered by June 1!
Cash prizes awarded to first and second place overall male/female runners.
Since its inception in 2005, the race has raised over $182,000 for LASP. This is a great, fun way to support LASP!
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