NOVEMBER 2022


THE MONTHLY DOCKET NEWSLETTER

The latest news and updates from the Legal Aid Society
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2022 Breakfast of Champions:

Our largest fundraiser of the Year!

The Legal Aid Society would like to thank everyone who made this year's Breakfast of Champions Fundraising Event a success! The Breakfast of Champions Fundraising Event provides a platform for our staff, government officials, community partners, and our brave former clients to join and share encouraging stories of triumph and perseverance. Viewers were able to tune in and discover all the ways in which our organization impacts the community.


The Legal Aid Society relies heavily on the generous contributions of its supporters. This fundraiser allows us to continue providing quality legal services to Orange County’s residents including low-income families, abused and neglected children, veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable groups. We thank you all!


You may view a recording of this year's event, prize winners, and more on our website by clicking here.



Special Guests Included:


Stewart Moore, WESH 2 News Anchor

Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor

Jamie Grosshans, Florida Supreme Court Justice

Nick Shannin, Esq., Former Legal Aid Society President

Jay Small, Legal Aid Society President

Bethanie Barber, Legal Aid Society Executive Director



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The Bike Fairy Is Coming to Town:

Free Bikes for Central Florida Youth

Each year, the Legal Aid Society provides free bikes to Orange County's children with open judicial dependency cases. This year, we are happy to announce that our big holiday Bike Giveaway Event will be hosted on December 10, 2022! Please read the graphic below for more details!


To view last year's event, you may click here. If you are interested in donating a bike or bike supplies, please contact the Bike Fairy at kathleen.downs@roberthalf.com.

The VALOR Clinic is Back:

Free Legal Help for Orange County Veterans


The Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Inc., in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs & the Bob Woodruff Foundation, is providing free legal services to Orange County veterans in need. No appointment is required. Income restrictions may apply. Legal assistance offered includes immigration law, family, housing, consumer law, taxes, & more.


Please view the graphic below for all dates and locations.

DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES:

Help After Hurricane Ian

     If you were affected by the recent Hurricane Ian Disaster, there are resources available to assist. Please view the graphic and links below for a list of helpful resources.


  1. Disaster Unemployment: https://disasterassistance.gov
  2. Food Assistance: https://fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
  3. Emergency Supplies: https://hfuw.org/GetHelp/
  4. Housing Repairs: https://disasterassistance.gov

 

You may contact the Legal Aid Society office for assistance with legal services related to Hurricane Ian by calling 407-841-8310.

FREE IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE!


Legal Aid Society Lunchtime Trainings

The Legal Aid Society will be hosting a series of trainings providing in-depth insight to various legal issues. You may click here to view a Calendar featuring the training schedule and other Legal Aid Society events. These Lunchtime trainings are reserved for Lawyers, Paralegals, & Law Students. These trainings are virtual requiring registration via Zoom. Free lunch is available for those attending in person. Space is limited, so please be sure to register and reserve your spot.


To register, please contact with Marilyn Carbo (mcarbo@legalaidocba.org) or Michelle Erazmus (merazmus@legalaidocba.org). All trainings will be uploaded on the Legal Aid Society website here.


Upcoming Trainings:


VIRTUAL ONLY - January 10, 2023 "Ethics Tips and Trendspresented by Patti A. Savitz, Esq., Florida Bar Staff Counsel/Deputy Director Lawyer Regulation & Tenesia C. Hall, LAS Litigation Director


VIRTUAL ONLY - January 24, 2023 "GAL 101 presented by Ronnie Syme, LAS GAL Director of Legal Services & Coravious L. Cowart, Esq., LAS GAL Staff Attorney

 


We have sponsorship opportunities for these informative trainings. Want exposure for your business within the legal community? Please contact Donna Haynes at dhaynes@legalaidocba.org for more information. Thank You!

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