PLS News

Federal pandemic unemployment benefits expired in North Carolina, meaning many unemployed people will no longer receive an extra $300 weekly. Pisgah Legal COO Jackie Kiger spoke with WLOS ABC 13 about what this means for WNC residents. If you need help…

Pisgah Legal Services, Helpmate, The Mediation Center and Our VOICE learned that in September 2021, the Governor’s Crime Commission will no longer allocate federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act. Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) is losing $1.2 million in VOCA funding over…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the eviction moratorium to July 31, 2021. The measure was set to expire at the end of June. Pisgah Legal managing attorney Robin Merrell spoke with WLOS about the need for this…

On December 14, 2020, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley issued an Order containing a variety of Emergency Directives. Below are portions that pertain to the areas of practice at Pisgah Legal Services: 1. ALL court proceedings (including summary ejectment [eviction and…

Read our Winter newsletter to find out how Pisgah Legal is continuing to help the thousands of people in need of free legal aid to protect their homes, incomes and safety from abuse during the Covid-19 crisis. “With your help,…

Pisgah Legal attorneys KaDeidra Baker and Molly Maynard share a conversation on the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the community, what inspires them, and how you can support their work.