Join us this month as we recognize the 2026 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program cohort, hear from keynote speaker Senator Art Haywood, and celebrate the impact of their work throughout our civil legal aid network. Registration closes in two weeks! RSVP today: bit.ly/3SWP625

Thank you to Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. for directing more than $91,000 in cy pres funding to our network! This support will help more Pennsylvanians access free legal help from attorneys when facing serious problems impacting housing, safety, utilities, and other essentials of daily life.

Today is Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary election. If you are registered to vote, make a plan to cast your ballot today. Voters who are not affiliated with a major party can still vote on local ballot initiatives. Polls are open until 8 PM across Pennsylvania.

We’re grateful to Chief Justice Debra Todd for highlighting our statewide network of legal aid organizations in her 2026 Law Day message. At a time when many Pennsylvanians are carrying heavy burdens, civil legal aid and pro bono service make a real difference in people’s lives.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended through May 8! Need help affording your utilities? Eligible homeowners and renters can apply to LIHEAP for cash and crisis grants. Online: www.compass.dhs.pa.gov Paper: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs... Crisis Line: 1-866-857-7095

Last call! Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards close at midnight. Help us honor the advocates, partners, and community leaders who strengthen civil legal aid across Pennsylvania. Submit here: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

How many counties rely on the programs in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for help resolving civil legal issues? All 67. We help people in every county of Pennsylvania address civil legal problems that put their housing, health, finances, and family stability at risk.

Throwback Thursday to past Statewide Training Conferences, where advocates from across Pennsylvania came together to learn, collaborate, and show their passion for civil legal aid. Just over six months to go until the 2026 conference! We can’t wait to see everyone again.

There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2026 Excellence Awards — our annual event honoring professionals across Pennsylvania whose work on behalf of civil legal aid improves lives in their communities. Nominations close Monday, March 16, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

Every $1 invested in civil legal aid returns $12 to Pennsylvania’s economy. That means last year’s $6.7 million state investment generated an estimated $79.9 million for the Commonwealth through cost savings, increased stability, and economic gains.

With 14 organizations and nearly 70 offices statewide, our network is full of opportunities to make an impact! Learn why we love working for civil legal aid and join us in advancing access to justice for those who need it most. Start your search today: bit.ly/PLANjobs

Last year, nearly half of all cases across the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network involved children. In domestic abuse cases, that number was even higher. When families reach out for help, their kids are part of the story too — and they deserve a safe path forward. Civil legal aid makes that possible.

It was great to connect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth at our reception with the Pennsylvania Bar Association on the opening day of the Conference of County Bar Leaders in State College.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Excellence Awards — and we need your help finding this year’s honorees! Know a professional from our network, private bar partner, or community leader whose civil legal work is improving lives across Pennsylvania? Tell us about them: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

Every day, civil legal aid helps survivors protect themselves and their children—creating a pathway toward stability, healing, and a safer future. Learn more about why access to civil legal aid matters: www.palegalaid.net

Access to justice starts with meaningful access to a lawyer. Last year, our network helped nearly 81,000 households access free legal counsel—serving 176,500 Pennsylvanians, including 75,000 children. Justice matters. Visit www.palegalaid.net to learn more.

Access to justice changes lives. Whether it’s preserving housing for a family with children, securing disability benefits for a veteran, or creating a safe way out of a domestic violence situation—the programs of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network provide free legal support when it matters most.

During #GivingTuesday we ask you to support the vital work of one the civil legal aid programs that make up the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. Your gift helps protect housing, safety, and financial stability for people facing critical legal challenges.

There’s still time to vote! 🗳️ Polls in Pennsylvania are open until 8 PM. For information about polling places, voting hours, election laws, and voter rights—including language assistance and accessibility services—visit: bit.ly/3YGnEpN

NLADA conference Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2025 has focused on emerging issues in civil legal aid, public defense & public interest law, & on strengthening strategies to meet legal needs of low-income individuals & families. #NLADA25 @nlada.bsky.social @clsphila.bsky.social @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social

SNAP benefits are paused during the government shutdown until funding resumes in PA—leaving two million at risk of going without groceries in November. These resources can help you find food assistance: ✅ @feedingamerica.org: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank ✅ PA211: search.pa211.org

We’re excited to share that April Frazier Camara, President & CEO of NLADA, will be speaking at the @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social 2025 Statewide Training Conference on Tuesday, September 9. Learn more about the conference here: palegalaid.net/plan-confere...

HARRISBURG - Heading to the 2025 PLAN Training Conference? Join NLS & LASP for “Creating Impactful & Accessible Materials with Canva” 🗓️ Tue, Sept. 9 | 3:45-4:45pm Presenters: Giselle Martinez, Julia Marasco & Marion Fraley #LegalAidMatters @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social @nlsapgh.bsky.social

HARRISBURG - LASP is part of the 2025 PLAN Statewide Training! 🗓️ Sept. 8: Erika Becker, Pro Bono Director | “Compliance Training Outcomes” 🗓️ Sept. 9: Mary Jacob, Staff Attorney | “Responding to the Growth of Non-Judicial Foreclosures" @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social #LegalAidMatters

Our Statewide Training Conference kicks off next week! We’re excited to come together with colleagues from across Pennsylvania to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen our network’s collective impact as civil legal aid providers.

With 14 organizations and nearly 70 offices statewide, our network is full of opportunities to make an impact! Learn why we love working for civil legal aid and join us in advancing access to justice for those who need it most. Start your search today: bit.ly/PLANjobs

Every day, our civil legal aid programs help families, veterans, and seniors access justice, protect what matters most, and remove legal barriers that threaten wellbeing, opportunity, and economic stability. Learn more about our impact across Pennsylvania: www.palegalaid.net

What does justice look like in Pennsylvania? It looks like a statewide network of legal aid organizations—serving every county to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to the civil legal support they deserve. Learn more about our work: www.palegalaid.net

New SNAP rules start in September! Most adults must now work 20+ hours/week to stay on SNAP unless exempt. Those who aren’t exempt or don’t meet the requirement can only get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years. Need help? Check out this guide from @clsphila.bsky.social: clsphila.org/SNAPchanges

Our Statewide Training Conference is almost here — bringing hundreds of advocates to Harrisburg for our largest training event of the year! In 2024, attendees earned nearly 1,500 CLE credits, and this year promises even more opportunities for learning and networking.

Access to justice changes lives. Every year, our advocates help thousands of Pennsylvanians maintain housing, protect their families, and overcome legal barriers that threaten their opportunity and stability. Learn how you can help: www.palegalaid.net

#ICYMI Our August newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest news from across our network in this month's issue of Connections: A Community for Justice. 🔗 conta.cc/3UlLapk

Across Pennsylvania, people face barriers to accessing the legal system due to language gaps, disability access, lack of transportation, and the basic cost of legal help. Civil legal aid levels the playing field and makes justice accessible for all.

Civil legal aid prevents crises before they escalate—keeping families housed, protecting survivors, and helping seniors and veterans remain financially independent. That means fewer public costs for emergency shelter and services—and stronger, more stable communities. Learn more: bit.ly/401LCwd

Understanding your rights and knowing where to turn for help is important. Our website helps Pennsylvanians find answers to legal questions and connect with organizations that provide free civil legal aid. Get started today: www.PALawHelp.org

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program! These rising second- and third-year law students now join a growing legacy of legal professionals advancing justice and opportunity across Pennsylvania.

Every day, we help families in Pennsylvania move from crisis to stability. Whether it's preventing eviction, securing benefits, or protecting someone from domestic violence, our attorneys are there through some of life's hardest moments—with legal support that matters.

No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, civil legal aid is within reach. Each year, our network provides free legal help to low-income residents in all 67 counties of the state—supporting veterans, seniors, homeowners, children, those recovering from disasters, and many others: www.palegalaid.net

Our network has a variety of open positions across Pennsylvania. Learn why we love working for civil legal aid—and join us in advancing access to justice for those in need! Start your search: bit.ly/PLANjobs

Do you know your rights when it comes to security deposits in Pennsylvania? Learn how much landlords can charge, when they must return your deposit, and what steps you can take if they don’t. Get the details here: bit.ly/PALawHelp-Se...

Access to legal representation makes a big impact. Just ask the thousands of veterans, seniors, families, domestic violence survivors, and children that our network helped this year. Learn more about how we are making a difference in communities across Pennsylvania: www.palegalaid.net

📣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

Civil legal aid supports veterans across Pennsylvania—from preventing homelessness and securing disability benefits to navigating healthcare appeals and protecting against predatory lending. Watch to see how our work helps veterans access the benefits and protections they deserve: bit.ly/44HIdnI

Join us in Harrisburg on July 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM for the MLK Jr. Summer Internship Closing Reception—and celebrate the law students dedicating their summer to advancing justice in communities across Pennsylvania! Register here: bit.ly/MLKInterns25

No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, civil legal aid is within reach. Each year, our network provides free legal help to low-income residents in all 67 counties of the state—supporting veterans, seniors, homeowners, children, those recovering from disasters, and many others.

Low-income Pennsylvanians should know that civil legal aid is an option—and be able to access it. That’s why we offer an online intake tool. Share a few details to get information about your issue or apply for help: palegalaid.net/find-legal-h...

Civil legal aid prevents crises before they escalate—keeping families housed, protecting survivors, and helping seniors and veterans remain financially independent. That means fewer public costs for emergency shelter and services—and stronger, more stable communities. Learn more: bit.ly/401LCwd

Attorneys! Support access to justice while putting your skills to use where they’re needed most. Explore opportunities with one of the accredited civil legal aid programs in our network: bit.ly/PA-ProBono

With so much happening right now, understanding your rights and knowing where to turn for help is important. Our website helps Pennsylvanians find answers to legal questions and connect with organizations that provide free civil legal aid. Get started today: www.palawhelp.org

@midpennls.bsky.social advocated for an older homeowner in rural PA whose property was illegally sold at a tax sale, resulting in a landmark ruling that let him keep his house and now protects homeowners statewide. This is the power of civil legal aid. Read more: bit.ly/4bXRqvq