(Jan. 3, 2025) Judith Algeo, who served on the Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Board of Directors from 2008-2024 and as Board President from 2018-2020, died Jan. 1, 2025. Judith was also a longtime LASP pro bono volunteer & a tremendous mentor to our staff.
Read More(November 2024) “Help Me If You Can: Increasing Community Engagement & Access to Legal Aid Through Pro Bono Programs” highlights the vital role of pro bono service in enhancing community engagement and access to legal aid services, from the perspective of Megain Reinprecht, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA Community Engagement Unit Staff Attorney & Bucks County Pro Bono Coordinator.
Read More(Dec. 13, 2024) Richard A.J. Prebil, Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP), will receive the 2025 Emerging Excellence in Advocacy Award from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN). The Excellence Awards ceremony is March 27, 2025 in Harrisburg.
Read More(Nov. 30, 2024) LASP has concluded a comprehensive needs assessment to identify service gaps and barriers faced by low-income individuals and families in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. The purpose of the assessment was to identify the legal needs of low-income individuals and families in the counties LASP serves, and to determine how LASP can better address those needs.
Read More(Nov. 5, 2024) Get help with your heating bills! Apply from Nov. 4, 2024-Friday, April 4, 2025 for Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Learn how to apply for both cash and crisis grants and get links and resources to help. If you receive a denial, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA may be able to help.
Read More(Oct. 31, 2024) In the past decade, LASP's four-county service area has seen incredibly high eviction rates. Due to state- and CDC-authorized moratoria in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction numbers decreased significantly. But what has happened since then?
Read More(Oct. 18, 2024) During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LASP highlights the work of our VOCA team serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties. Get a snapshot: LASP’s work on behalf of survivors and a spotlight on LASP’s vital role in Bucks County PFA Court. Watch a community presentation on civil protection orders, take the PCCD Victims Needs Survey, get resources, & learn about 40th anniversary of VOCA
Read More(Sept. 2024) Did you know? Disaster legal services are still available for Hurricane Ida in 2021. If you have a legal issue caused by Hurricane Ida, contact LASP. Read more to learn some of the long-term legal problems related to disasters.
Read More(Updated Sept, 2024) Apply for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program by Dec. 31, 2024!
Read More(Aug. 19, 2024) WASHINGTON – More than half of Americans (56%) mistakenly believe they are entitled to free legal representation if they cannot afford a lawyer for civil matters, and 18% are unsure, according to a new survey. That number is even higher for young adults (18-34) with two of three (67%) holding this belief.
Read More(Aug. 1, 2024) Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) is seeking an experienced technology consultant to improve its IT security posture, achieve a higher Technology Maturity Level (TML), and solidify its core cloud infrastructure.
Read More(July 18, 2024) New in 2024! SUN Bucks (or Summer EBT) is a new federal grocery benefit program which opened on July 1, 2024. The PA Dept. of Human Services is administering Pennylvania's program, which provides a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out.
Read More(Updated July 17, 2024) LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP - A new Bucks County partnership aims to prevent evictions and help tenants. The program launched July 27, 2023 in Lower Makefield Township. The Bucks County Bar Association Pro Bono Committee, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP), and the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) are collaborating, with support from the Bucks County Department of Housing and Community Development. Pro bono attorneys are invited to volunteer!
Read More(July 10, 2024) POTTSTOWN - Join us for summer fun in support of local, mission-driven theater! Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ in partnership with LASP. Full show details & links to tickets.
Read More(July 3, 2024) NORRISTOWN - Richard A.J. Prebil, Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney, was honored with the LASP Rising Star Award at the Staff Retreat June 28, 2024 at Elmwood Park Zoo.
Read More(July 3, 2024) NORRISTOWN - Durene McCarty, Bristol Office Manager, received LASP's 2024 Patricia "Pat" Brooks Award at the Staff Retreat June 28, 2024 at Elmwood Park Zoo.
Read More(July 3, 2024) NORRISTOWN - Jean Gauger, Pottstown Office Manager, received LASP's 2024 Maryjane B. Kelley Award at the Staff Retreat June 28, 2024 at Elmwood Park Zoo.
Read More(July 3, 2024) NORRISTOWN - Nanci Hoover, Helpline Supervising Attorney, received LASP's 2024 Maryjane B. Kelley Award at the Staff Retreat June 28, 2024 at Elmwood Park Zoo.
Read More(July 3, 2024) NORRISTOWN - LASP's Staff Retreat at Elmwood Park Zoo June 28, 2024 featured an interactive DEI discussion on trust, a staff panel highlighting innovative approaches within LASP, and a discussion of guaranteed income. Staff awards and service pins were presented.
Read More(June 29, 2024) Are you having problems with insurance company or public adjuster? Let the PA Insurance Department know by filing a complaint. Hurricane Ida survivors and others may not realize that they can file a complaint with the PA Dept. of Insurance. Get the Complaint Form on our webpage, fill it out, and mail/fax. Or learn how to create an account and file the complaint online.
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