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There are many good causes you can support this year, but what if you knew your donation was bringing hope, and justice, to your low income neighbors?
Ms. H almost lost custody of her son to the little boy's abusive father. Because of people like you, a LASP attorney stepped in quickly, obtained custody for Ms. H and protected her child.
When an elderly veteran, Mr. K, was threatened with eviction, LASP was there to fight for him and ensure he stayed safely in his home - because of donors like you.
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Your donation to LASP brings hope -
and real solutions
-- to people who cannot afford an attorney. You are helping people facing life changing legal problems.
Every week, LASP opens more than 100 cases for people who face threats to their homes, their families, or their livelihoods. Can you help us help them?
* Name has been changed but the story is real.
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LASP Helpline Honored with Excellence Award
Our Helpline's staff field and manage calls from people in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties who are seeking legal aid.
The toll-free Helpline is available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at 1-877-429-5994.
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White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable Annual R
eport
The White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable (WH-LAIR) has published its first annual report, entitled
"Expanding Access to Justice, Strengthening Federal Programs."
The report documents the steps the 22 federal agency members of WH-LAIR have taken to integrate civil legal aid into their programs and policies.
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Highlights from the Counties
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Bucks County
LASP's Executive Director Elizabeth W. Fritsch is the recipient of the 2016 Harriet M. Mims Award, given by the Women Lawyers Division of the Bucks County Bar Association to a woman lawyer who has exhibited strength, leadership and integrity.
The Award is named after Harriet Mims, the first female judge in Bucks County.
Congratulations, Liz!
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Chester County
Congratulations to LASP's Pro Bono Director Christine Zaccarelli, Esq., who was elected as the 2017 president of the
Chester County Bar Association
. Chris is first legal services attorney to hold this position in Chester County.
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Delaware County
A reminder from Phillip Rosenthal, Esq., Staff Attorney in our Delaware County office, that
LIHEAP is taking applications for its cash, weatherization
and crisis grants through
March 31, 2017.
For more information about applying for LIHEAP in Delaware County,
download a flyer here.
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Montgomery County
The recent retirement of William Shimer, Esq., has generated some changes in our Norristown office.
Michael Kelley
, has been named the Norristown office's Managing Attorney while also remaining as Pro Bono Coordinator. Erica Briant, who transitioned in 2016 from Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow to Staff Attorney, will be handling Bankruptcy and Public Benefits cases.
Arlyn Katen, our Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, will be working with clients to lift barriers to employment, particularly when their interactions with the criminal legal system make it difficult for them to find work.
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Left to Right: Michael Kelley, Erica Briant, Aryln Katen.
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