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- LASP Board welcomes a new year
- LSC Executive Director Conference ~ PA directors + more
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September & October fundraisers: Wine Not? Sept. 22 in Media | Encore! Oct. 20 in West Chester | Trial Run 5K Oct. 30 in Wayne
- Limited time! PA Marijuana Pardon Project - Apply by Sept. 30, 2022
- Hurricane Ida Recovery: Resilience through Education & Design Clinic (REDC)
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HOUSING: Delco & Bucks rental assistance updates | LASP may be able to help you with your PAHAF application
- Attending the PLAN Conference on Sept. 15? Join us for "Before Disaster Strikes: Lessons Learned 1 Year After Hurricane Ida," with LASP & LSC, + sessions on trauma-informed advocacy & SSI
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Pro Bono Month: Stay tuned to October events | LASP pro bono needs & upcoming CLEs
- LASP in the news | Scrapbook | Staff profile
- September-October outreach | Join our team!
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Welcoming 2022-24 Board of Directors |
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NORRISTOWN - LASP's Board of Directors held its first meeting of the 2022-23 fiscal year on Sept. 7. The hybrid meeting, held at our administrative office on Marshall Street in Norristown and virtually via Zoom, marked the first time since the pandemic the Board had a chance to meet at the location. The Marshall Street location is the former headquarters of the Scheidt Brewery. LASP's 2022-24 officers are Catherine H. Voit, President; William G. Roark, Vice President; Stephen Scott, Treasurer; Lorraine M. Ramunno; Secretary; and William L. Baldwin, Immediate Past President. Thank you to Bill Baldwin for your service as LASP President from 2020-22! |
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Catherine Voit, LASP Board President, and Stephen Scott, Treasurer. |
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Executive Director Shawn Boehringer (second from right) gives several board members a tour of the historic former Scheidt Brewery headquarters. From left: Latanya Martin, Stephen Scott and Joseph P. Lynch. |
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LSC Executive Director Conference in Washington |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is holding an Executive Director Conference in Washington, D.C. Sept. 12-15. LASP Executive Director Shawn Boehringer shared photos from the Sept. 12 and 13 sessions. Photo above: PA Project Directors whose programs receive federal funding from LSC (from left): Anita Santos-Singh, Philadelphia Legal Assistance; Kris Bergstrom, Neighborhood Legal Services; Shawn Boehringer; Lori Molloy, North Penn Legal Services; Brian Gorman, Southwestern PA Legal Aid; Jackie Lager, Northwestern Legal Services; and Rhodia Thomas, MidPenn Legal Services. |
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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses issues of access to justice with executive directors of Legal Services Corporation-funded programs nationwide, in the Great Hall at the U.S. Dept. of Justice on Sept. 12.
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U.S. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta shares remarks as part of the LSC Executive Director Conference Sept. 12. |
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Shawn Boehringer with Kenneth C. Frazier (at right), Executive Chairman of Merck's Board of Directors, following Frazier's remarks on leadership Sept. 13. In 2021, Frazier retired from a decade-long tenure as Merck’s President and Chief Executive Officer. LASP thanks Merck for its longtime support.
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Join us in September and October! |
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Delaware County Bar Association Women in the Law Section presents Wine Not? A Wine Tasting Fundraiser Sept. 22 |
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MEDIA - Join the Women in the Law Section (WILS) Thursday, Sept. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Delaware County Bar Association, 335 W. Front St., Media,
for a relaxing and fun wine tasting event, complete with a sommelier and food pairings. This is the perfect opportunity to support women in the legal field as well as to engage in networking and collegiality. Learn about your own wine preferences with gourmet pairings and enter to win baskets and other prizes. All proceeds from this event benefit LASP.
Thank you to the DCBA Women in Law Committee for organizing this event!
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Chester County Paralegal Association presents Encore! on Oct. 20 |
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WEST CHESTER - The Chester County Paralegal Association presents…Encore! Legal Community Talent Showcase & Auction Fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 110 W. Market St. West Chester. Encore! will feature a silent & live auction (gift certificates, goods, services, travel, sports), and talent show with members of the Chester County legal community, Wine Grab, 50/50, food from local vendors, wine and beverages!
Tickets
$20 in advance or $25 at the door. Seating is limited! To purchase advance tickets, please contact Donna D’Ortone at 610-840-0281 or ddortone@macelree.com, or Luciann Givonetti at 610-840-0233 or lgivonetti@macelree.com.
Ticket price includes food, wine, bidding number, and a seat at the talent showcase! Click here for flyer.
Benefiting
Chester County Paralegal Association and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
Thank you to the Chester County Paralegal Association for organizing this event!
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Trial Run 5K Run/Walk returns Oct. 30 with costume contest |
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WAYNE - The Trial Run 5K is back for its 17th year! Start your Sunday morning with a run or walk at Wilson Farm Park in support of Legal Aid of Southeastern PA!
Awards will include top men's/women's finishers and best costume. The Chester County Bar Association Pro Bono Committee is organizing this event as part of its Pro Bono Week celebration.
The race will be Sunday, Oct. 30 at Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087. Sign-in starts at 8:15 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. Parking is available on-site. The starting line is the south pavilion, nearest to Route 202.
Entry fee: $20 until race day. On race day: $25. Includes t-shirt, while supplies last! LASP's event webpage is lasp.org/trial-run.
To sponsor or for more information, contact Brian Doyle, LASP Staff Attorney and Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator, at 484-416-4259 x5210 or bdoyle@lasp.org.
Thank you to the CCBA Pro Bono Committee for organizing this event!
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Limited time only! PA Marijuana Pardon Project: Apply by Sept. 30 |
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If you have MARIJUANA CONVICTIONS, apply for a PARDON in September 2022!
For a limited time, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons is providing a shorter, quicker pardon application for individuals with misdemeanor possession of marijuana convictions.
This opportunity is only available from Sept. 1-Sept. 30, 2022. You must submit an application by Sept. 30 to take advantage of this quicker process!
ELIGIBILITY
- Possession of Marijuana (35 § 780-113 §§ A31)
- Marijuana, Small Amount Personal Use (35 § 780-113 §§ A311)
- Pennsylvania cases only
- No additional convictions, cases from other states, or federal cases
HOW TO APPLY
GET HELP IN PERSON
If you need access to the Internet or need help with completing the application, go to:
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Delaware County residents: Safe Corridors, 506 Avenue of the States, Chester, PA, 19013, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., safecorridors@gmail.com.
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Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties: Stay tuned. LASP will add more community partners to our website news page.
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HOW LASP MAY BE ABLE TO HELP
LASP may be able to help persons with limited income with this process in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. To apply, call our Helpline at 877-429-5994 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You also can apply online 24/7 at lasp.org/apply.
Flyer + videos on how to apply: click here, or image.
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Please scroll down for photos from August expungement and pardon clinics.
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Long-term disaster recovery: Resilience through Education & Design Clinic (REDC) |
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TELFORD - At a Hurricane Ida Recovery Seminar Aug. 24 at Indian Valley Public Library in Telford, residents learned about long-term recovery for homeowners and renters. The Resilience through Education & Design Clinic (REDC) included information and resources from:
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Brian Baer, Elevated Studio Executive Director, on funding options for recovery.
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Rich Sobota, Senior Insurance Specialist for FEMA Region 3, on the National Flood Insurance program.
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Sara Planthaber, LASP Staff Attorney, on legal needs before, during/immediately after, and long-term after a disaster.
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Linda Frey of Lutheran Disaster Response on working with a disaster case manager.
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Rev. Jenny Smith of the Pennsylvania Southeast UCC Conference Disaster Ministry Team, on spiritual recovery.
LASP continues to help low-income survivors with legal needs stemming from Hurricane Ida. Call 877-429-5994 or apply online 24/7 at lasp.org/apply. LASP's Hurricane Ida webpage is lasp.org/hurricane-ida. |
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LASP at the 2022 PLAN Conference |
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Invitation to the Pennsylvania legal aid community |
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If you are registered for the 2022 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) Conference in Harrisburg, LASP invites you to attend any or all of the following sessions on Thursday, Sept. 15. |
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Before Disaster Strikes:
Lessons Learned 1 Year After Hurricane Ida, with LASP & LSC
Join Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) and Legal Services Corporation at the CLE, "Before Disaster Strikes: Lessons Learned 1 Year After Hurricane Ida."
The presentation will be Thursday, Sept. 15 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel. Project directors, attorneys, paralegals and staff are all welcome to this important session.
LASP's four-county service area and four other PA counties were covered by the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ida.
Learn how to prepare now for future natural disasters, so you and your program can help low-income clients start the long-term legal recovery process ASAP after the storm.
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Sara Planthaber, LASP Staff Attorney
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John C. Eidleman, Legal Services Corporation Senior Program Counsel
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Rachel Houseman, LASP Chester County Managing Attorney
Sara staffed the statewide legal aid Helpline & continues to provide legal assistance for low-income Ida survivors. (Click here, or image above, for 1-page PDF flyer.)
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Introduction to Trauma Informed Advocacy
HARRISBURG - Richard A.J. Prebil, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Staff Attorney, will present a CLE, "Introduction to Trauma Informed Advocacy," at the 2022 PLAN Conference. The session is Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg.
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The Basics ~ SSI Eligibility in Children
HARRISBURG - Deborah Steeves, LASP Staff Attorney, will be one of the presenters for the CLE, "The Basics ~ SSI Eligibility in Children," at the 2022 PLAN Conference. The session is Thursday, Sept. 15 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. at the Hilton Harrisburg.
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Pro Bono Month Quick Guide |
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Breakfast and CLE Celebrating Pro Bono Month & Pro Bono Award Presentation | Montgomery Bar Association
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"Raising Your Voice for the Voiceless" | American Bar Association |
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Please stay tuned to your local bar association for Pro Bono Month celebrations and outreach! |
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Bar association CLEs, events & pro bono needs |
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Bucks County Bar Association | LASP pro bono opportunity |
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Wednesdays (in-person): Pro bono attorneys needed for PFA hearings
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DOYLESTOWN - Pro bono attorneys are urgently needed for Protection from Abuse (PFA) hearings In October, especially Wednesday, Oct. 5. Sign up for this unique Bucks County access to justice initiative for any Wednesday. The hearings are held at the Bucks County Justice Center, 100 N. Main St., Doylestown, PA 18901.
To volunteer to represent plaintiffs, please contact Durene McCarty, LASP Administrative Support and Assistant Pro Bono Coordinator, at dmccarty@lasp.org or 215-398-6757.
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CLE Oct. 20 (in-person): Bucks County Bar Association Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Julie K. Brown
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Thursday, Oct. 20 from 5-8 p.m. ($60 per person)
- at Bucks County Bar Association, 135 E. State St., Doylestown, PA 18901
- Register through BCBA: https://bit.ly/3ARUvuS.
- Open to all, including women, men, attorneys & non-attorneys.
- 1 Substantive CLE for attorneys.
DOYLESTOWN - Julie K. Brown is a Miami Herald investigative reporter and Bucks County native. She broke the sex trafficking story involving Jeffrey Epstein. Julie has received two George Polk Awards for Justice Reporting and was included in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2020. Post-program reception to follow.
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Chester County Bar Association & Montgomery Bar Association |
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CLE Sept. 15 (hybrid): Climate Change: The Profound, the Problematic, & the Practical Effects on the Law - Sept. 15
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Co-sponsored by the Montgomery Bar Association and Chester County Bar Association's Environmental Law Section.
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Thursday, Sept. 15 from 12-4 p.m.
- 3 CLE credits (2 substantive, 1 ethics)
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Hybrid - in person at MBA in Norristown or CCBA in West Chester, or virtual
- Register through CCBA: https://bit.ly/3BjRqoT
- Register through MBA: https://bit.ly/3cP00CC
Learn about the many ways in which regional, county and local areas of practice and routine personal and commercial activities are likely affected by climate change. The speakers will share their professional insight into issues and the likely challenges associated with them so the audience will become more aware of climate adaption initiatives already underway in our region. The final Ethics hour will seek to use the substantive setting to create a fun ethical hypothetical for our collective discussion. Click here, or image above, for 1-page flyer.
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Chester County Bar Association |
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CLE Sept. 27 (virtual): Separating Interests from Positions in Mediation
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Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 12-1 p.m.
- 1 Substantive CLE credit
- Online only!
- Register through the Chester County Bar Association: https://bit.ly/3RDC0ku
Presented by: Josh Kershenbaum, Esq., Senior Counsel – ADR at the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley
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Pro bono attorneys needed for custody cases in Delaware County |
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Pro bono volunteers are needed to represent clients in custody cases in Delaware County. Volunteer attorneys have the opportunity to represent clients in a limited scope, pursuant to the PA Rules of Professional Conduct and Delaware County’s limited entry of appearance rule for pro bono attorneys. Delaware County's Rule 1012 permits attorneys to withdraw by praecipe after representation at the number of custody conferences agreed to in advance.
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CLE Sept. 15 (in-person): A FREE SOUL AT LAST! Justice Achieved Through an Innovative Partnership
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Thursday, Sept. 15 from 2-4 p.m.
- At the Delaware County Bar Association, 335 W. Front St., Media.
- 1 Ethics CLE credit & Substantive CLE credit
- Register through DCBA: https://bit.ly/3AQm1c9
MEDIA - This two-hour CLE will begin with the arrest and 1931 execution of the youngest person to be put to death in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This examination will trace the case up to this year, when a new trial was granted to this 16-year-old child, for a murder he did not commit. The case holds historical importance and connects to current jurisprudence with ethical, racial, and socio-economic facets, and the mandate for equal justice under law. More details at registration link.
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CLE Sept. 22 (in-person): Delaware County's Second Chance Court Program - A Panel Discussion
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Thursday, Sept. 22 from 12-2 p.m. | 1.5 Substantive CLE credits
- at Delaware County Bar Association, 335 W. Front St., Media
- Co-host: Delaware County Paralegal Association
- Details & registration: https://bit.ly/3qoFSdE
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Article on Delco's Second Chance Court by Hon. John P. Capuzzi, Sr. in The Pennsylvania Lawyer (March/April 2022)
MEDIA - This panel discussion, led by Judge Capuzzi, Second Chance Court Judge, will cover the details of Delco’s Second Chance Court Program from eligibility and disqualification criteria through the entire process. Second Chance Court is a Court of Common Pleas initiative established in 2017 under the direction of Judge Capuzzi, in conjunction with the Office of the District Attorney and Delaware County Council in direct response to the opioid crisis.
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Montgomery Bar Association |
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CLE - Sept. 23 (hybrid): Training for Name Change Petition Clinic in Montgomery County
Sponsored by LASP's Community Engagement Unit
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Friday, Sept. 23 from 12-1:30 p.m.
- 1.5 Substantive CLE credits
- Register through MBA: https://bit.ly/3qgqZdb
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This free CLE is being offered to provide training for the upcoming Name Change Clinic in Montgomery County scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15.
Moderator: Noah Marlier, Esq., Montgomery County Prothonotary
Speakers: Michelle R. Dempsky, LASP Staff Attorney, & Erica Briant, Supervising Attorney, LASP Community Engagement Unit
NORRISTOWN - This CLE will provide a detailed introduction to the process for filing a Petition for Change of Name in Montgomery County. It will present both a general overview of the adult name change process as well as thorough guidance for advising clients seeking legal name changes. Common concerns that attend filing a name change petition will also be covered in detail, including navigating the judgment search and publication requirements, and seeking to seal the record and waive publication to protect the privacy of clients who may be subjected to violence or harassment. The session will also consider some best practices for advising transgender and genderqueer clients in obtaining a legal name change. This session will provide information and materials tailored for petitioning in Montgomery County.
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Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
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CLE - Dec. 7 (hybrid) - Legal issues affecting veterans & military personnel
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Wednesday, Dec. 7 from 1-4:15 p.m.
- 3 CLE credits
- Live webcast, or in-person at Bucks, Chester and Delaware County Bar Associations.
- Details, registration & how to become an Accredited VA Representative beforehand: https://bit.ly/3Quv1K0.
Richard A.J. Prebil, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Staff Attorney, is on the planning committee for a three-part series of CLEs from the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI). Part 3 on Dec. 7 will cover legal issues affecting veterans and military personnel.
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by Kenny Cooper, Jr., Emily Rizzo & Sophia Schmidt
LASP Staff Attorney Sara Planthaber, who handled the state legal aid Helpline for Hurricane Ida and continues to work with clients from Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties on legal matters stemming from the storm, was interviewed for the in-depth story.
by James McGinnis | Bucks County Courier Times & Doylestown Intelligencer | Aug. 16, 2022 (print editions) | https://bit.ly/3SHEU9a
Pro Bono Honor Roll (page 18) | Volunteer for PFA Court (page 19) | Fête for Justice (pages 28-31)
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HOUSING: Rental assistance + PAHAF updates |
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Delco ERA rental assistance applications CLOSED on Sept. 10 |
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"On Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m., Delco ERA will no longer accept registrations for first-time or subsequent assistance. For those who have already registered, we will continue to process applications until all available funds are exhausted. We will continue to process grants with the remaining funds and send out a notice when all funding is exhausted."
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Bucks County announces CHANGES to the Bucks Emergency Rental Assistance Program; BERA continues past Sept. 30 |
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On Sept. 2, 2022, Bucks County announced changes to the Bucks Emergency Rental Assistance (BERA) program. The BERA webpage states,
"Effective 9/2/2022, eligible tenants can receive 3 total months of financial assistance, including utilities, with up to 1 month of prospective rent assistance. This financial assistance is one time only, and additional funds will not be made available.
"Due to time-limited additional funding availability, tenants that applied to the BERA program and utilized all available funds prior to Sept. 2, 2022 may be eligible for additional financial assistance for any additional utility and/or rental arrears through the month of September 2022. In order to be considered for one-time additional arrears assistance, tenants must meet the following criteria:
- Tenant must certify as having an impact due directly or indirectly to COVID-19.
- Tenant has received less than 15 months of financial assistance through the BERA program.
- Tenant must submit Additional Funds Request by Sept. 30, 2022.
"Tenants should reach out to their assigned reviewer or to the BERA Helpline at 888-50-BUCKS to determine eligibility for this limited time funding and complete the Additional Fund Request."
Bucks County officials confirmed with LASP that BERA funds will continue to be available after Sept. 30, 2022.
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Are you a homeowner impacted by COVID? LASP may be able to help you with your PAHAF application |
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Need help applying? Legal Aid of Southeastern PA may be able to help residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties with the application process. Call our Helpline, 877-429-5994, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The program provides financial assistance to help Pennsylvania homeowners pay mortgage and housing-related expenses to avoid delinquency, default, foreclosure, or displacement.
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In-person: Monthly Legal Clinic in Exton Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 & Dec. 14
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EXTON - Free legal clinics are held monthly at PA CareerLink of Chester County. The next clinic will be Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at PA CareerLink, 479 Thomas Jones Way, Suite 500, Exton, PA 19380. Clinics also are scheduled the second Wednesday of the month, on Oct. 12, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, 2022.
The clinics are a partnership between LASP, United Way of Chester County's Financial Stability Center, and PA CareerLink of Chester County.
For one-page flyer, click here, or image at right.
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In-person: Senior Fair in Lansdale Sept. 16
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Friday, Sept. 16 from 9-11 a.m.
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at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA19446
LANSDALE - Stop by LASP’s table at Rep. Steve Malagari's FREE Senior Fair in Lansdale!
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Hybrid: Unemployment Compensation Workshop Sept. 22 in Exton, or virtual (open to all 4 counties)
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Thursday, Sept. 22 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
EXTON - Get information on Unemployment Compensation in person or virtually. An attorney from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will discuss the legal topic. Then, attendees may meet one-on-one with the attorney to discuss specifics of their situation.
Your choice:
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In-person at PA CareerLink office 479 Thomas Jones Way Suite 500 Exton, PA 19380
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Virtual: Register in advance via PA CareerLink: https://bit.ly/3e3mGiC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you attend virtually, you will meet in a private Zoom room with the attorney.(Open to all counties!)
This workshop series is presented in partnership with LASP, United Way of Chester County, and PA CareerLink of Chester County. For one-page flyer, click here, or image above.
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In-person: Free Senior Expo in Drexel Hill Sept. 22
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Thursday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
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DREXEL HILL - PA Sen. Tim Kearney and Rep. Mike Zabel invite local senior citizens, their family members and caregivers to the annual Senior Expo. The event is free and open to all seniors and their families and caretakers. Attendees can expect to receive information about valuable programs, services, and agencies. Stop by LASP’s table at this event!
For more information, please contact Rep. Kearney’s office at 610-544-6120 or Rep. Zabel’s office at 484-200-8262. Click here, or image above, for event flyer. |
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In-person: Free Legal Clinic at Honey Brook Food Pantry Sept. 28
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Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 4-6:30 p.m.
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HONEY BROOK - Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will hold a free Legal Clinic at Honey Brook Food Pantry.
LASP may be able to help with civil legal issues including foreclosure, domestic violence, family law, public benefits, consumer, veterans, expungements, and more.
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In-person: Bucks County Custody Clinic in Doylestown Oct. 13
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Thursday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Register: bit.ly/custody-clinic-10-13-2022
- Flyer: Click here, or image at right
Who we can help at the free clinic in Doylestown
- Parents only (no grandparents or extended family members)
- Assistance is for Bucks County cases only.
- Provide a copy of the most recent custody order, if there is one.
- Clinic is available to help prepare the first petition for custody, to change a current order, or to provide general advice in a Bucks County custody case.
- Parents must meet financial eligibility for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP).
- Please register first.
Registration
- Fill out the needed information, and a Legal Aid of Southeastern PA advocate will contact you with next steps.
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To register by phone or ask a question about the clinic, please contact Carol Wilbur, Doylestown Office Manager, at 215-340-1818 or cwilbur@lasp.org, or Erika Felpel, Paralegal, at 484-275-0672 or efelpel@lasp.org
What to expect
- Parents will meet with an attorney for up to one hour.
- The attorney will give brief legal advice regarding custody, help you fill out the paperwork, and give directions on how to file the paperwork at court.
- After the clinic, a LASP advocate can follow up with you.
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Reentry, Resetting, & Redemption: Expungement & Pardon Clinic Aug. 11 |
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SHARON HILL - More than 200 people attended and 120+ people started the pardon or expungement process at a clinic hosted by Hon. Tammi L. Forbes Aug. 11 at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill, Delaware County. Celeste Trusty, Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Secretary; Saad Soliman, National Reentry Systems Subject Matter Expert; and Jonathan King, Reentry Professional, joined a successful pardon recipient on stage to provide words of encouragement and inspiration.
State Rep. David M. Delloso and his staff provided information and resources at the event. Legal Aid of Southeastern PA attorneys worked one-on-one with clients after the program and followed up later with other attendees. Record-clearing paves the way for improved job, school and housing opportunities.
In addition to Judge Forbes, event organizers included the Board of Pardons, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, Safe Corridors and Keystone First. Thank you to event sponsors!
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Hon. Tammi Forbes, Magisterial District Judge for District 32-2-37, welcomes 200 people to Academy Park High School for “Reentry, Resetting, and Redemption: Expungement and Pardon Clinic: Part IV.” |
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Celeste Trusty, Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Secretary, answers a question about the pardon process. |
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Erica Briant, LASP Community Engagement Supervising Attorney, and Jonathan King, Reentry Professional, provide logistics for the clinic. |
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Saad Soliman, National Reentry Systems Subject Matter Expert, shares a message of hope. |
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Curtis Gittelman, Constituent Services Advisor for PA Rep. David Delloso, shares information and resources. |
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Expungement Clinic with Rep. O'Mara & Sen. Tim Kearney
MORTON - PA Rep. Jennifer O’Mara and PA Sen. Tim Kearney hosted a free Expungement Clinic Aug. 25 at Morton Borough Hall in partnership with LASP. Rep. O'Mara wrote on her Facebook page, "I’d like to thank everyone from Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and Senator Tim Kearney's team for helping with last week’s Expungement Clinic. I am so proud of the work everyone did to help our fellow community members. Record expungements are life-changing for many people who cannot find a job or adequate housing due to previously enacted legal barriers. I’d also like to give a special thanks to Morton Brough Council for letting us use their town hall for our event. It couldn't be done without everyone's help!"
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PHILADELPHIA - LASP staff, friends and families were out in force at the Phillies vs. Mets Aug. 20. The game featured blazing sun and bats, 30 hits and four homers, rain showers, rain deluge and rain delay, ultimately ending in a Phils' 10-9 loss. "Official time played" was clocked at four hours, 26 minutes, but this memorable Sunday afternoon game turned day into night.
In April, LASP was among 30 nonprofits honored by Phillies Charities as a Community Hero and $20,000 grant recipient. THANK YOU to the Phillies and Phillies Charities! For more information, please see website news story.
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WEST CHESTER - Sara Planthaber is a Staff Attorney in LASP's Chester County Office. Sara was a Martin Luther King. Jr. Intern at LASP in 2018 and has been with the program since 2020. Sara's primary practice areas include custody, protection from abuse, mobile home property taxes, guardianship, and FEMA applications/appeals. Sara is a 2021 graduate of the JD/MSW program at the University of Pittsburgh and a 2017 graduate of Swarthmore College. She can be reached at 610-230-6225 or splanthaber@lasp.org. |
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Current openings
Managing Attorney
- Doylestown Managing Attorney
Staff Attorneys
- Regional Disaster Relief Staff Attorney – Community Engagement Unit - Norristown
- Bristol VOCA
- West Chester VOCA
Fiscal Team
- Fiscal Director/Controller
- Accounting/HR Administrator
Executive Administrative Assistant
Paralegal/Admin. Support
- VOCA - Norristown
- Helpline
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