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LSC Updates: An e-newsletter for the civil legal services community
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New Resource for Disaster AidNational Disaster Legal Aid, a new Web site, has been launched to help individuals and attorneys address legal issues that arise in the aftermath of major disasters, such as hurricanes and floods. The Web site, www.disasterlegalaid.org, has been designed as a resource and information center for individuals, attorneys, aid organizations and volunteers who encounter legal issues following hurricanes, floods and other disasters. |
LSC, Red Cross Sign AgreementThe Legal Services Corporation and the American Red Cross will work more closely together during disaster relief operations to strengthen assistance provided to disaster victims, officials have announced. LSC and the Red Cross have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that provides a framework for partnership and cooperation between the two organizations in rendering assistance to disaster victims and other services. |
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LSC Appoints New Director for Office of Program PerformanceThe Legal Services Corporation today announced the appointment of Janet LaBella as director of the LSC Office of Program Performance, effective Sept. 15. Student Loan Provision Will Help Recruit Legal Aid LawyersThe student loan repayment program included in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act will significantly improve the ability of legal aid offices to recruit and retain high-quality lawyers, said the president of LSC. LSC and LexisNexis Launch "HotDocs® Software Donation Program"New program will provide free software to help legal aid organizations streamline operations. Click here to apply. ABA Honors LSC Board MemberSarah M. Singleton, a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, will be honored with a 2008 Pro Bono Publico Award at the American Bar Association's annual meeting. ABA Group to Honor LSC PresidentThe American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will present its 2008 Fellows Award for Public Service to Helaine M. Barnett, president of the Legal Services Corporation, on Aug. 8 during the ABA's annual meeting in New York City. LSC Honors Volunteer Attorneys in DelawareFour Delaware attorneys have been honored by the Legal Services Corporation for providing high-quality civil legal assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families. Housing Bill to Provide Grants for Legal CounselingThe housing bill approved by the Congress will bolster efforts by legal aid programs funded by the Legal Services Corporation to help low-income Americans worried that they may lose their homes through foreclosure. Legal Aid Offices in Midwest Helping Clients Displaced by FloodingLegal aid offices across the Midwest are gearing up for a surge in their workload caused by the recent flooding. In Iowa, one legal aid office was swamped by floodwaters but quickly relocated to continue providing services to clients. Congressional Appropriators Recommend $40 Million Increase for LSCThe Appropriations Committees of both houses of Congress have recommended $390 million for LSC's FY 2009 budget-a $40 million, or 11 percent, increase over current funding levels. |
Back-Breaking Labor Rewarded with Health Care BenefitsLone Star Legal Aid of Texas secured medical benefits for a laborer in need of back surgery after years of hard work. Refugee Family Settles Into New LifeThe Legal Aid Society of Cleveland helped a family from war-torn Burundi find happiness in the U.S. Benefits Secured for Mentally Disabled ManUtah Legal Services secures disability benefits for mentally disabled man, allowing him to remain in rehabilitation program. Legal Aid Paves the Way for a New LifeFlorida's Bay Area Legal Services helps a victim of domestic violence build a new life for her and her children. Mother Reunites with Abducted ChildrenTexas RioGrande Legal Aid reunites a mother with her sons who were abducted by their father and taken to another country. Legal Aid Provides Lasting Solution to Domestic Violence VictimLegal Services of Eastern Missouri utilized a holistic approach to provide a new beginning to an abused woman. Home Defense Program Rescues Widow from ForeclosureThe Atlanta Legal Aid Society helped a 65-year-old woman save her home of 31 years from foreclosure. Elderly Woman Saved from Credit SharksNorth Penn Legal Services rescued a 72-year-old woman from a usurious credit card company. Foreclosure PreventedCommunity Legal Services of Mid-Florida helped an elderly woman save her home from predatory lenders. Legal Aid Helps Disabled Girl Participate in GraduationLegal Aid of Nebraska helps an autistic girl walk in her graduation ceremony. Legal Aid Reunites Mother and DaughterSouth Jersey Legal Services helps a mother gain full custody of her young daughter. Life Support RestoredNew Mexico Legal Aid stopped a power company from cutting off service to a woman on life support. |
LSC Resource InformationA clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs. Technology Initiative GrantsApply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants. Applicant Information NetworkApply for LSC's basic field grants. Recipient Information NetworkInformation and tools for LSC-funded programs. Katrina Legal Aid Resource CenterResources for survivors of Hurricane Katrina and the attorneys who are helping them. Office of Inspector GeneralPromotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs. Technologies That Should Be in Place in a Legal Aid Office Today
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