News & Events

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

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…

CANCELLED as of 9/30/24. Thank you for understanding that we must prioritize the immediate needs in our mountain communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We are pleased to announce that Marielena Hincapiéis our 2024 Justice Forum speaker. Join Pisgah…

In this newsletter, you can read about a new initiative to address the foster care crisis, an incredibly generous gift for the future of Pisgah Legal, plans for Jim Barrett’s retirement and much more.

Thank you to the Transylvania Endowment, an affiliate fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, for their support of Pisgah Legal’s work in Transylvania County. The Transylvania Endowment seeks to improve the quality of life in Transylvania County…

Join us for an evening of fun and celebration to honor Jim’s legacy and the vital work of Pisgah Legal. Learn More

PLS COO Jackie Kiger recently appeared in the Mountain Xpress sharing insights on Medicaid expansion. “Dec. 1 was a huge, important day for the state of North Carolina and for so many people that have been waiting for Medicaid. Here…

Want to see the impact of your support? The 2023 Impact Report shows the results of Pisgah Legal’s work to provide free civil legal aid, anti-poverty advocacy and access to health care to people with low incomes across our region….

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,…

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…