• Free Tax Appointments

    Free Tax Appointments are Now Available

    New disaster relief and tip income rules could mean more money back this tax season! Call 828-210-3404 now to schedule a free tax appointment.

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  • Refresh, Rebuild, & Re-energize in 2026

    Avery Winter Warm-Up Resource Fairs

    Join us for one of three resource fairs this February (10, 17, & 24) in Avery County! Free hot meals, free giveaways, free raffle items, and local resources.

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  • Don't Miss Out!

    Disaster Recovery Resource Deadlines are Coming Up Fast!

    February 28: Partial Reimbursement for Road & Bridge Repairs | March: FEMA Appeals should be submitted as soon as possible | March 31: FEMA Rental Assistance | April 15: Disaster-Related Tax Deductions

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  • Funding Freeze Impacts Legal Aid

    A North Carolina law has frozen the IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) grant-making process, impacting civil legal aid organizations with a funding gap from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This freeze is leading to significant budget shortfalls and concerns about the coming year.

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  • Conozca sus derechos

    Derechos de Inmigrantes – Informaciòn y Recursos / Immigrant Rights Information & Resources

    (Information available in English through the buttons below) Pisgah Legal Services apoya a las familias inmigrantes y defiende el acceso a la justicia en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Tienen derechos según la ley, y Pisgah Legal está aquí para ayudarles a comprender y proteger esos derechos. Hemos preparado un conjunto completo de recursos para apoyar a las familias inmigrantes.

    Informaciòn y Recursos Ayuda

  • Stand with Pisgah Legal

    Your Gift, Your Way

    There are many ways for you to show your support of Pisgah Legal Services. Find the easiest one that meets your needs!

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Who We Are

Who We Are

We are a nonprofit that provides free civil legal aid to the most vulnerable people in WNC: disadvantaged children, seniors, at risk families & domestic violence victims.

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Make a tax-deductible contribution to Pisgah Legal Services and know that your donation is going to help local people right here in our mountains.

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We need you! Whether you are a lawyer or a member of the community who wants to give back, there are many different ways that you can get involved.

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Do you need help from Pisgah Legal Services? Apply online or call (828)253-0406 or toll-free at (800)489-6144

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Our Impact on Western North Carolina

people from across the mountains helped by Pisgah Legal in 2025
million secured in quantifiable benefits for our clients in 2025
local attorneys volunteer their services to assist PLS clients
survivors of domestic violence and their children helped in 2025

We are Pisgah Legal Services

Pat & Phil Smith

Pat and Phil are Co-Chairs of the PLS Endowment Campaign. Phil is a retired attorney with The Van Winkle Law Firm, and Pat is the retired executive director of CFWNC.

Thalia Hoy

Thalia has been assisting clients who are immigrants through Pisgah Legal’s Justice for All Program for more than 21 years.

Carol Steen

Carol is a donor and Pisgah Legal Services Board Member. She serves as Vice President of HR, IT, and Security for Biltmore Farms.

Jim Carillon

Jim has been a dedicated Pisgah Legal volunteer for more than 10 years, helping clients enroll in affordable healthcare and providing tax preparation.

Francisco Castelblanco

Francisco is the AHEC Director & Chair of Continuing Professional Development at Mountain Area Health Education Center and incoming Board President of Pisgah Legal Services.

Latest News & Events

Avery Winter Warm-Up Resource Fairs

Feb 2, 2026

Join us in Avery County this February for three resource fairs on February 10, 17, and 24. Find community support and free hot meals, free giveaways, free raffle items, and local resources. View Event Details

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Winter Newsletter 2025

Dec 9, 2025

In our Winter Newsletter, you’ll find a powerful story of a veteran’s journey to stability, a message of hope from our Executive Director, practical ways to support Pisgah Legal and more. Read the PLS Winter Newsletter

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GivingTuesday - Save The Date - Dec. 2, 2025

GivingTuesday – Dec. 2, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

As we stand with our neighbors across WNC, we’re looking ahead to an important opportunity to rally support so we can keep showing up for our community. GivingTuesday is coming up on December 2nd! #GivingTuesday is a global day of...

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