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

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.

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. Learn more: bit.ly/4bXRqvq

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

Thanks to our network, more than 200,000 Pennsylvanians received the legal help they needed last year—making it possible for families to stay in their homes, survivors to find safety, workers to protect their rights, and older adults to avoid exploitation. Learn more: www.palegalaid.net

Come celebrate the law students dedicating their summer to advancing justice in communities across Pennsylvania! Join us in Harrisburg on July 24 at 5:00 PM for the MLK Jr. Summer Internship Closing Reception. To register, visit: bit.ly/MLKInterns25

What an honor! 🙏 Last week, PLAN, Inc. was presented with the 2025 Equal Justice Award at Community Legal Services' 36th Annual Breakfast of Champions. Thank you to @clsphila.bsky.social for this meaningful recognition and to our dedicated staff and partners who make this work possible!

Access to justice is the foundation of our work. Each year, our advocates represent thousands of Pennsylvanians, helping them maintain stable housing, protect their families, and achieve greater financial security. Explore the many ways to get involved: bit.ly/SupportLegalAidPA

Earlier this month, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd shared a powerful message with Pennsylvania lawyers in recognition of Law Day 2025, thanking them for their continued support of civil legal aid and pro bono service. Read the full letter here: bit.ly/4doN9BJ

What does meaningful access to justice look like? For 81,916 families in Pennsylvania last year, it meant having skilled legal representation during some of life's most difficult moments—regardless of their ability to pay. See the full impact of our work: bit.ly/4bXRqvq

Catch up on the latest news from across our Network in the April issue of Connections: A Community for Justice! 🔗 conta.cc/4cJP03X

Are you REAL ID ready? Starting May 7, you’ll need a REAL ID or another federally accepted form of ID to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities. Learn who needs one, what documents are required, and how to apply or order one online. Get the details: bit.ly/PALawHelp-RE...

Last year, we provided free civil legal aid to over 200,000 Pennsylvanians—representing people like veterans, domestic violence survivors, and individuals with disabilities. Behind each case is a story of dignity affirmed, opportunity created, and justice realized. Learn more: www.palegalaid.net

Attorneys! In Pennsylvania, you can earn CLE credits for pro bono service when you partner with one of the accredited civil legal aid programs in our Network. Support access to justice while putting your skills to use where they’re needed most. Explore opportunities: bit.ly/PA-ProBono

The deadline to file your taxes is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15th! Need assistance? Last-minute filing tips and resources are available for taxpayers who still need to file: bit.ly/3RUx4K1

Our Network has a variety of positions open throughout Pennsylvania. Learn why we love working for civil legal aid and be a part of our mission to provide access to justice for those in need! Start your search: bit.ly/PLANjobs