Angel Trejo, a homeless man who lives near a hand-washing station that’s located under a 101 Freeway underpass near Echo Park, says he doesn’t use it because it’s often missing soap or water. He...
Members of the Gainesville and Hall County communities have been trying to spread the word to people who may not realize they are eligible for these economic impact payments. “It’s come to our...
Homeless clients, especially those who have significant physical and/or mental disabilities, often have difficulty reaching out to legal aid organizations to obtain a lawyer to enforce their rights...
Tony*, a homeless Vietnam veteran suffering from PTSD and other disabling conditions, was approved for a special housing voucher. His doctor from the Veterans Affairs office recommended he have an...
The Smiths*, an Alabama family, were falling behind on their mortgage payments. Mrs. Smith, a cancer patient, could not work because of her illness. They turned to the Anniston office of Legal...
After Mr. Williams* broke his back, the Williams family struggled to keep their home. Mrs. Williams was fully employed, and served as the primary provider while her husband sought social security...
Ms. Martinez* is 74-year-old woman with a heart condition who only speaks Spanish. She had a Section 8 subsidized housing voucher, and had been living in her apartment for 20 years. Ms. Martinez’s...
Annie* first contacted Legal Aid of West Virginia (LAWV) for help through the Children’s Education Law project. Rhonda McCormick, LAWV’s project advocate, assisted Annie in obtaining an appropriate...
Linda’s* 16-year-old nephew, Joseph* had lived with his grandmother in Section 8 housing since he was three years old. When his grandmother passed away, her Section 8 voucher became invalid. Joseph...
Several years after purchasing their home in Prince George's County, Mr. and Mrs. S. were experiencing financial difficulties and were in default on their mortgage. They were contacted by an...
