Events Archives - Pisgah Legal Services

Jim Barrett Retirement In the News

Posted On 07/26/202407/26/2024 by Evie White

Executive Director Jim Barrett is being celebrated in the community as he approaches retirement in early August after 41 years at Pisgah Legal Services. Check out these news stories about his incredible contributions and life’s work helping people in need…

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WLOS Covers PLS Community Forum on Medicaid

Posted On 08/16/202308/16/2023 by Rachel Moore

On Tuesday, August 15, Pisgah Legal hosted a community forum for area nonprofits and community partners to discuss the many changes to Medicaid in North Carolina. We were joined by a great panel with representatives from NC Medicaid, MANNA FoodBank,…

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Free Medicaid Expansion Event for Community Partners

Posted On 06/16/202307/20/2023 by Rachel Moore

Confused about expansion and the current changes to Medicaid in North Carolina? Join Pisgah Legal attorneys and other nonprofits to get a better understanding of Medicaid Expansion and the anticipated impact on folks here in WNC. Medicaid Community Forum Tuesday,…

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Pisgah Legal and Just Economics of WNC to Co-host Tenants’ Rights Workshops

Posted On 05/10/202305/10/2023 by Rachel Moore

Local renters will have the opportunity to learn about their rights in a workshop sponsored by Pisgah Legal and Just Economics of WNC. The goal of this workshop is to educate tenants about their rights as renters in North Carolina…

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Major Cuts to Food Stamps Coming

Posted On 02/07/202302/07/2023 by Rachel Moore

Life is about to get even harder for low-income people who depend on Food and Nutrition Services, better known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or “food stamps” to feed themselves and their families. Beginning in March, North Carolina households…

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‘Last Chance’ FREE EITC Tax Preparation Assistance

Posted On 04/21/202105/08/2021 by Jodi Ford

“Last Chance Tax Preparation Clinic” First-Come, First-Served Saturday, April 24, 2021 10AM-4PM parking lot of Asheville office 62 Charlotte Street The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the…

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Register for 11th Annual Justice Forum

Posted On 04/16/202104/16/2021 by Jodi Ford

Please join us for the 11th Annual Justice Forum featuring Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Pediatrician • Scientist • Activist and Author of What the Eyes Don’t See, an official selection of the New York Times Book Review for ‘100 Notable Books…

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Pisgah Legal’s Inaugural Run for Justice Virtual 5K

Posted On 04/07/202104/07/2021 by Jodi Ford

Join our virtual 5k for walkers and runners to support access to justice in our community! You can walk or run a distance of 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) anytime between Saturday, May 29 and Saturday, June 12 on the route of…

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Pisgah Legal EITC Program Updates

Posted On 03/08/202103/09/2021 by Jodi Ford

Due to limited capacity, Pisgah Legal will not be accepting new appointments for its EITC tax program. We do have a few options available for those needing assistance. First, we will be holding a document drop-off on Saturday, March 20th…

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2020 Justice Forum Follow-up

Posted On 10/12/202010/12/2020 by Jodi Ford

Thank you for joining us for our 10th Annual Justice Forum on Thursday, October 1st. That evening, we were motivated, humbled and energized by Clint Smith. The power of his words resonated even in the virtual space and moved us as…

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