(March 25, 2022) FEMA announced that PA will receive $5 million in federal funding to support in mitigation against future damage from natural disasters, through the Swift Current Initiative. The application period opens April 1, 2022, and closes Oct. 3, 2022. Check with county government to learn about any earlier deadlines.
Read More(Feb. 23, 2022) The PA Supreme Court has formalized CLE credit for pro bono work. As an accredited CLE provider, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA can give CLE credit for pro bono service. Learn the details.
Read More(Feb. 11, 2022) Child Tax Credit: File your 2021 taxes, even if you had $0 in income, + local resources for tax help for low-income families
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MEDIA - Delaware County announced a second round of funding to help low-income tenants with rent and utility assistance as they recover from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More(Dec. 2021) Legal Aid of Southeastern PA needs pro bono attorneys to assist low-income survivors in the Hurricane Ida recovery effort.
Read MoreNORRISTOWN - After more than 41 years as a legal aid attorney in Montgomery County, Susan Strong retired Oct. 29 from LASP.
Read More(Oct. 14, 2021) WASHINGTON – Legal Services Corp. (LSC) announced Oct. 14 that Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will receive a $399,999 Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant. LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund is intended to encourage and expand pro bono efforts and partnerships to serve more low-income individuals with civil legal issues.
Read More(August 2021) Through LASP's partnership with the Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) starting in June 2020, advocates in the Veterans Advocacy Project have provided legal services to 112 veterans experiencing or at risk of experience homelessness.
Read More(July 2021) Megan Reinprecht, LASP Staff attorney, is announced as Bucks County Pro Bono Coordinator.
Read More(July 2021) Kathryn M. Palladino, LASP Staff attorney, is announced as Montgomery County Pro Bono Coordinator.
Read More(Aug. 2021) NORRISTOWN - Building trust through conversation, knowledge, and mutual education is key to a strengthened partnership between ACLAMO and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP). Funded by a HealthSpark Foundation grant, ACLAMO and LASP’s collaboration is part of HealthSpark’s Blueprint for a Better Safety Net, updated in spring/summer 2020 to address issues exacerbated by COVID-19.
Read More(July 2021) Delco CARES assistance is available to qualified homeowners in Delaware County who have been financially impacted by COVID-19.
Read More(July 2021) The new Child Tax Credit payments began July 15, 2021 and will be made monthly through December 2021.
Read More(May 30, 2021) HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation computer system will be TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN from May 30-June 7 to install a new computer system. During that time, claimants will NOT have access to their accounts. The Dept. of Labor and Industry anticipates that the system will reopen on Tuesday, June 8.
Read MoreLASP’s Community Engagement Unit, new in September 2019, brings legal education and legal services directly to low-income communities at clinics coordinated with local partners and legislative offices. The unit also trains the staff of local organizations about recent updates to the law and how LASP can help.
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