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For Attorneys: Nov. 18 CLE

Posted On 09/21/201611/02/2016 by Evie White

Current Civil Legal Topics & Poverty Law Pisgah Legal Services and the 28th Judicial District Bar will host a CLE program November 18th from 8:30am – 3:30pm at First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville. The CLE will train volunteer…

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The Fall Newsletter is Here!

Posted On 09/14/201609/14/2016 by Evie White

What does it mean for a child to grow up in poverty? What is the Family Justice Center? These questions and more are answered in the 2016 Fall Newsletter. Check out the newsletter online to learn about Marian Wright Edelman, our…

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Bear Auction Benefits Pisgah

Posted On 07/25/201609/14/2016 by Evie White

Ever admired the handcrafted bears on the streets of Hendersonville? You can own your very own bear and support Pisgah Legal Services too! Thanks to the Henderson County Bar Association, the bear in front of the courthouse will be auctioned…

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Volunteer Open House

Posted On 07/08/2016 by Evie White

Please join us on Friday, July 22 at 3:00 pm for a Pisgah Legal Services Volunteer Open House. The event will be held at the Asheville office, located at 62 Charlotte Street. At the open house, our Volunteer Coordinator will…

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Summer Newsletter 2016

Posted On 05/25/2016 by Evie White

How did a local woman and her young son escape homelessness with help from Pisgah Legal Services? Which attorneys were recently recognized for their outstanding pro bono work? Who was honored at the Jazz for Justice celebration? All of these…

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2015 Annual Report

Posted On 03/24/201603/30/2016 by Evie White

The 2015 Annual Report has just been released. You can view it online using this link. You may also request a printed copy by contacting Betsy Ellis via email or by phone: (828) 210-3444.

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Celebrate with us at Jazz for Justice

Posted On 02/08/201602/08/2016 by Evie White

On March 22nd, please join us for Jazz for Justice, our annual celebration that takes place at The Venue in downtown Asheville. The event begins at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception and live jazz music, followed by an awards presentation…

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Ambassador Training on Feb. 4th

Posted On 01/05/201601/05/2016 by Evie White

Pisgah Legal Services will be hosting our next Ambassador Training on Thursday, February 4th from 12 noon to 1:30pm to provide our board members, volunteers and supporters with an overview of key information about Pisgah Legal Services’ programs, plans and fundraising….

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Jan 2016 ACA Events

Posted On 01/04/201601/12/2016 by Evie White

Time is running out for those who need to sign up for health insurance during ACA Open Enrollment which ends January 31. Pisgah Legal Services, and other ACA Partners of WNC, can help with free, unbiased, in-person assistance. Appointments can…

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Pisgah Legal’s Merrell fights for affordable housing

Posted On 12/30/201503/17/2023 by Evie White

The Asheville Citizen-Times recently profiled PLS Managing Attorney Robin Merrell: “She could have been anything that she wanted. She’s right where she wants to be.” Read the story by Dale Neal here. (Photo by Maddy Jones.)

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