All Summit Legal Aid offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th at 8:30 AM Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!

We are closed today in honor of Juneteenth, which memorializes June 19th, 1865, when the last slaves in Texas were freed from enslavement. We wish everyone a very happy Juneteenth as we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and continue empowering marginalized people in our communities!

Fayette County, PA: 🚗 Need help restoring your driver’s license? Join Summit Legal Aid at One Voice One Community! 📅 Friday, May 15th 📍 111 W Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 To register: summitlegal.org/events/drive... or (724) 439-3591

Let's "Summit" All Up!! The latest issue of the Summit Summary is now available! Read about how we’re celebrating Second Chance Month and Fair Housing Month, upcoming events and legal clinics, federal funding updates, meet our new staff, and more! Read here 👉 mailchi.mp/summitlegal/...

Our newest newsletter is live! 🎉 Get the latest updates from Summit Legal Aid and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. 👉 Read more: mailchi.mp/summitlegal/...

📣 NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT! 🪪 Summit Legal Aid has a new Pennsylvania Driver's License Restoration Program! For more information, visit: summitlegal.org/services/eco... #LegalAid #LegalAidMatters

All Summit Legal Aid offices will be closed this afternoon for our staff holiday luncheon. We will return on Monday, December 15th, at 8:30 AM.

Last year, Summit Legal Aid helped 13,997 people by handling 6,565 legal matters, and reached another 6,219 community members through outreach, clinics, and legal education events. Learn about our impact at www.summitlegal.org To support our work, visit www.summitlegal.org/donate #JusticeForAll

Thank you to everyone who supported Summit Legal Aid this #GivingTuesday! Your generosity makes a real difference for households that are facing life-altering legal challenges. Thank you for standing with us and supporting justice for all! #thankyou #JusticeForAll

Today is #GivingTuesday - a day dedicated to uplifting nonprofit organizations across the world!! Today, your gift matters more. With your support, we can ensure that our most vulnerable neighbors get the essential legal help that they need. Visit www.summitlegal.org/donate #JusticeForAll

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Summit Legal Aid!!! Summit Legal Aid intake and offices will be closed tomorrow, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. We will return on Monday, December 1st. Have a wonderful holiday!

Have you seen our updated website?! 👀 Check it out and let us know what you think!! 👉 www.summitlegal.org

Need help with utilities, housing, or benefits? 🏠⚡🍎 Join us in Johnstown Nov. 7 for a FREE Utility & Housing Clinic! ✅ LIHEAP ✅ Utility shutoffs/bills ✅ SNAP, Medical Assistance ✅ Evictions & tenant rights 📍 Cambria County Academic Center ➡️ bit.ly/PULP-SLA-legal-clinic-nov-2025

🎉 Thursday, September 18th is Washington County Community Foundation’s 12th annual Gives Day! We're grateful for this opportunity to raise necessary funds so we can continue to help people in need. Mark your calendar! WCCF Gives Day is this Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM!

🎉 Thursday, September 18th is Washington County Community Foundation’s 12th annual Gives Day! We're grateful for this opportunity to raise necessary funds so we can continue to help people in need. Mark your calendar! WCCF Gives Day is this Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM!

📣 New help for PA taxpayers! Our Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) can now assist with PA state tax issues like: ✅ Tax disputes & credits ✅ Payment plans & collections ✅ Audits ✅ ID theft & fraud ✅ Residency/work across states ✅ Innocent spouse relief ☎️ 1-800-846-0871 📧 [email protected]

📣Residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties: We're holding focus group meetings this summer! Spots are limited! Sign up here 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLA-NLSFocusGroups

📣Help us bridge the gap - share your voice in our Community Legal Needs Assessment! Your feedback helps us provide better services! Take the surveys or sign up for a focus group here: summitlegal.org/community-legal-needs-assessment/ #SpeakUp and #BeHeard about the needs in our community!

Summit Legal Aid and the Fair Housing Law Center are partnering with Westmoreland Community Action for a Know Your Rights 101 workshop! 📆Wednesday, May 7th 🕛Noon to 2:00 PM 📍 557 Donner Avenue Monessen, PA 15062 Scan the QR code to sign up online at bit.ly/3R92sUU We hope to see you there!

Our newest research brief, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid,” has just been released! It presents findings from a comprehensive review of 56 studies on legal aid's economic impact. Every study found a positive ROI, with an average return of $7 for every $1 invested. Learn more: lsc.gov/ROI

At the 2025 Excellence Awards, we were proud to honor Diane Gurner, Intake Administrator and Compliance Specialist at @summitlegalaid.bsky.social, with the Outstanding Non-Attorney Advocate Award. Watch her full video tribute here: bit.ly/3Ye3SBq

The PA Office of Attorney General encourages anyone who was in a rent-to-own or “lease with option to purchase” contract with Joseph F. John and Joseph F. John II to contact their office so they can seek restitution on your behalf. More info: www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-actio...

Fair Housing organizations across the nation, including our Fair Housing Law Center, have experienced federal funding cuts by DOGE, jeopardizing over $30 million in congressionally authorized funding. Read the article from @wesa.fm here 👉 www.wesa.fm/politics-gov... More updates to come.

🍽️ Access to food is a basic right, and no one should have to go hungry! 👉 How we can help: ✅ Answer your questions about food stamps (SNAP) eligibility and the application process ✅ Support you through the appeal process if your benefits are denied 📞 1-800-846-0871 🌐 www.summitlegal.org #LegalAid

#FairHousingMonth is right around the corner and our team at the Fair Housing Law Center is celebrating with a poster contest! 🎨 For rules & submissions, visit fhlaw.org/fair-housing... #FairHousing #LegalAid

🌏 Today, we join the global community in honoring the World Day of Social Justice. Together, we stand for equality, fairness, and the protection of human rights. At Summit Legal Aid, we are committed to providing free legal aid to those who need it most - ensuring equal access to justice!

Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at Summit Legal Aid! ❤️💕 #valentinesday #LegalAid

All Summit Legal Aid offices are closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Every year on the 3rd Monday in January, together as a nation, we honor Dr. King’s dedication to equality and justice. To read more about the history of the day, visit: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

❄️ Due to the current weather conditions, our Greensburg, Waynesburg, and Somerset offices are closed to walk-ins. Our intake lines are still in operation. Our other offices are currently open, but we will be monitoring the weather. We will announce if there are any additional closures. Stay safe!!

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to thank our amazing staff, partners, and supporters who have made this year so wonderful. We wish everyone a safe and happy new year! 🎉 #thankyou #LegalAid #HappyNewYear

📣 We're hiring! For a list of our current job openings and how to apply, visit summitlegal.org/employment

Holiday hours for Summit Legal Aid! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Help us welcome Kristen Patton! Kristen comes to us with a lot of legal experience, including 3 years as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Linda R. Cordaro in Fayette County. Her passion is advocating for underserved populations and that’s why she joined us at Summit! Welcome, Kristen!

Summit Legal Aid offices will be closed this afternoon for our staff holiday luncheon. We will be back to our regular hours on Monday morning

Help us welcome Katy Correa! Katy is a recent graduate from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law. In school, she wo rked at Neighborhood Legal Services where she learned the importance of civil legal aid. She looks forward to learning from the experienced legal staff at Summit! Welcome, Katy!

Today is #GivingTuesday! Last year, Summit Legal Aid caseworkers handled 5,833 cases and helped over 14,000 people. Our generous donors and volunteers have helped us provide life-saving legal assistance to people who need our help! To support Summit Legal Aid, visit: summitlegal.org/home/donate

From all of us at Summit Legal Aid, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!