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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Desiree Taylor According to statistics from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1-in-3 women and 1-in-4 men are victims of domestic violence, demonstrating the need for awareness and advocacy. Whitley Hall, Staff Attorney for LSA’s Montgomery office, who works directly with domestic violence victims, believes education is imperative for awareness. “It is extremely …

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Foundation awards grant to LSA to promote Advocacy

By Desiree Taylor The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation recently awarded Legal Services Alabama with a $25,000 grant to assist low-income individuals whose government food stamps were wrongfully discontinued for the past two years. As one of six recipients to receive the prestigious honor totaling $150,000, the award will help LSA in pursuing …

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City of Mobile, CDBG Funding

Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile is introducing a will program to reduce blight and revitalize neighborhoods. Facilitated by Legal Services of Alabama, LLC, the “leaving a legacy” program will provide wills, free of charge, to those who qualify. As this program continues, the City will require that all housing assistance applicants have a …

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Meet LSA’s August Advocate of the Month

Meet LSA’s August Advocate of the Month

Our August 2017 Advocate of the Month is Laurie McFalls. Laurie first joined LSA as part of the Tuscaloosa office, providing legal help to tornado victims in 2010. In 2012, Laurie transferred to the Huntsville office where she currently works in a wide range of areas including: consumer, public benefits, housing and domestic law. Most …

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