We are delighted to announce that our Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser will be taking place on Friday, December 16^th at 11:30am at the Heathrow Country Club. We are so excited to be able to gather with friends, colleagues, and community partners to celebrate and do good for our community, but before we can do that, we first need your help.

We are looking for items to be donated in kind. Please contact Pro-Bono Coordinator, Camryn Williams at camrynw@scbalas.com or (407) 834-1660 ext. 114 for more information on how to donate.

We thank you in advance for your consideration!

We are so excited for our 'Tis the Season silent auction that we can't keep these amazing items a secret anymore. Take a look at some of the items that you can take home on December 16th. All proceeds from our raffle and silent auction go toward our outreach programs and daily legal counsel and advice as well as representation services.

We are here for the residents of Seminole County, now and always. If you are a low-income renter seeking legal advice on your rights in relation to storm damage, please feel free to call our office at (407) 834-1660 to get free assistance.

Additionally, we have included general resources for assistance within the community following Hurricane Ian below.

Heart of Florida United Way 2-1-1

• Click the link to visit the Heart of Florida United Way website for further information on available assistance or call 2-1-1.

FEMA Individual Assistance and Household Program

• FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs.

To apply for FEMA assistance:

1. Take photos of your damaged home and belongings.
2. Make a list of damaged/lost items.
3. If you have insurance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first.
4. If you do not have insurance, or insurance does not cover your claim, begin applying for FEMA assistance online, on the FEMA app, by phone, by mail, or at a Mobile Registration Intake Center.

To learn more about the program or find out if you are eligible, call (800) 621-3362 or click here.

Small Business Administration Assistance

• Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations may be eligible to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loan program to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

To learn more about the program or find out if you are eligible, call (800) 659-2955 or click here.

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

• Short-term, zero-interest loans are available from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to small businesses that experienced economic injury or physical damage due to Hurricane Ian.
• Interested applicants can apply now through December 2, 2022, or until all available funds are expended. Eligible small businesses may apply for loans of up to $50,000 through the program. They are not grants and loans must be repaid by the approved applicant.

To learn more about the program or find out if you are eligible, call (800) 204-2418 or click here.

Seminole County Disaster Recovery Center

Seminole State College, Building C – 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 3277

As a college student, there are already so many important things pressing on your mind like exam due dates, homework assignments, and juggling your personal responsibilities, the last thing you should have to worry about is an eviction or timesharing issues. Our staff attorneys will be on campus every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9:00am-12:00pm in order to help student address any legal concerns they have that may be affecting their ability to focus on graduation.

Upcoming dates:

November 10^th

December 8^th

Our Housing Education project is back November 30th at 5:30pm via Zoom so please come to learn from our staff attorneys about eviction actions and best practices when renting. With increases in rent and changes to landlord tenant law, it is important now more than ever to understand your rights as a tenant. Attendees will have the opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have about your own housing issue.

Register by contacting Camryn Williams, Pro-Bono Coordinator at camrynw@scbalas.com or by scanning the QR code.

Don't let that arrest on your record prevent you from getting the job of your dreams. In partnership with Goodwill Industries, our office holds a workshop to learn from our experienced volunteer attorneys how to seal or expunge your record.

You may qualify if you had:

• Adjudication withheld or charges dropped
• AND never previously sealed or expunged your record

To check the list of disqualifying crimes, click here.

A.O. 22-24-S:

IN RE: ADOPTION - Recording of Final Judgements in Adoption Proceedings

A.O. 22-25-S:

IN RE: JUDGES - Caseload Assignment - Reassignment of Cases Assigned to Judge Jessica Recksiedler

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

The Bureau of Victim Compensation's brochure provides useful information for those within our communities that have fallen victim to such crimes. The resources provided are:

1. Toll-Free Victim Services Information and Referral Line 1-800-226-6667
2. Benefits Available
3. How to Apply
4. Qualification Guidelines for Applying
5. Information Need to Apply
6. Next Steps after a Claim is Submitted

To view the full brochure and get complete information please click here.

Also, to view a list of other resources available to victims of crime please click here.

Upcoming Events

November 7, 2022 - ProjectRise Presentation

November 8, 2022 - Election Day

November 10, 2022 - Seminole State College Legal Advice Clinic

November 16, 2022 - Virtual Sealing and Expungement Workshop

November 17, 2022 - Veterans Free Legal Advice Clinic

November 30, 2022 - Housing Education Webinar