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PLS Winter Newsletter 2023

Posted On 12/13/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

Our Winter newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: powerful stories of impact and a reflection on 40 years at PLS by Executive Director Jim Barrett. If you would like a physical copy of the newsletter and did not receive one,…

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GivingTuesday, Justice Bus Debut Featured on WLOS

Posted On 11/29/202311/29/2023 by Rachel Moore

GivingTuesday was held on Nov. 28 and we are thrilled that we exceeded our goal! WLOS highlighted the impact your gift has on Pisgah Legal and the services we provide to Western North Carolina. Donations help Pisgah Legal function throughout…

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After more than 40 years of service, Jim Barrett announces plans to retire in August 2024

Posted On 11/21/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

After more than 40 years of service, Jim Barrett announces plans to retire in August 2024. Jim says, “I am incredibly grateful to have had the privilege of working at Pisgah Legal for more than 40 years and leading the…

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Mountain Xpress Discusses Funding Cuts for Domestic Violence Prevention Services

Posted On 11/20/202311/20/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

PLS Executive Director Jim Barrett recently spoke with the Mountain Xpress about major federal funding cuts that are threatening Pisgah Legal’s domestic violence prevention services to people – primarily women and children – across our mountains who depend on us…

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PLS Navigator Services Featured on WLOS Spotlight Carolina

Posted On 11/03/2023 by Rachel Moore

PLS COO Jackie Kiger recently appeared in a WLOS Spotlight Carolina segment. She spoke about Pisgah Legal’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) Navigator services. Navigators help folks find and enroll in quality, affordable health insurance plans during Open Enrollment, now through…

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Medicaid Expansion to Launch Dec. 1; Pisgah Legal Can Help!

Posted On 10/05/2023 by Rachel Moore

We have exciting news to share. More than half a million low-income, uninsured North Carolinians will gain access to comprehensive health coverage when Medicaid expansion launches on December 1, 2023! Pisgah Legal is here to help people in Western North Carolina…

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Lunch & Learn: Preventing Domestic Violence In Henderson County

Posted On 09/14/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

Join Us! Lunch & Learn: Preventing Domestic Violence in Henderson County Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:00 – 1:30pm First Congregational Church 1735 5th Avenue W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 Presented by: Pisgah Legal Services Featuring representatives from: Hendersonville Police Department The Free…

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PLS Fall Newsletter 2023

Posted On 09/14/2023 by Rebekah Lewis

Our Fall newsletter is here! Inside you’ll find: powerful stories of impact, a sneak peek of our new Justice Bus, and learn why Katie Button supports Pisgah Legal. If you would like a physical copy of the newsletter and did…

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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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Medicaid Coverage Gap Leaves Thousands in NC Without Health Care

Posted On 07/12/202307/13/2023 by Rachel Moore

PLS Public Benefits Program Director Thomas Lodwick was recently featured in the Asheville Citizen Times article, “9K across WNC and state to lose health insurance each month until Medicaid expansion.” Lodwick and PLS client Amanda Branks spoke to the Citizen…

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