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    On Wednesday May 28th, we hope you will join us for a new Jazz for Justice celebration. The evening will feature delicious food, fun jazz music and time to come together to hear the good news of how Pisgah Legal is making our mountain communities stronger. We hope to see you there!

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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

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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

Jazz For Justice 2025

May 2, 2025

Connect with friends old and new, as you enjoy gourmet food, delicious drinks, and the vibrant sounds of live jazz performed by talented local artists. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating our community, all while supporting efforts to ensure...

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2024 Winter Newsletter

Dec 11, 2024

The latest edition of Pisgah Legal Services’ newsletter shares Alma’s story and highlights Western North Carolina’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene. Read the PLS Winter Newsletter

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Giving Back Together: Aeroflow Health Partners with Pisgah Legal Services

Dec 2, 2024

This GivingTuesday, December 3rd, 2024, we are excited to partner with Aeroflow Health, a healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives and supporting community well-being. What is GivingTuesday? Launched in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a global celebration of generosity that invites...

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