Here's something to ponder... 🤓 "I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me." - Sojourner Truth #JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday

One way we can honor Holocaust Remembrance Day is by learning the history.  The US Holocaust Memorial Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. Head over to www.ushmm.org

A big shout-out to the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation for supporting the work of our VAP Bankruptcy Project!!

Due to the snowy roads, our Central office (MLK Blvd.) staff will work from home today! If you have business with our other offices, please call first. Stay safe out there!

Lucky you! 😊 Due to a scheduling error, you get two client quotes this week! Stay warm out there!!

Happy Friday! Here's your client quote!! #JusticeForAll #ClientQuote #TGIF

Hello, Wednesday! Here's a little nugget to ponder as you go about your day! #WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll

Kristina’s doctor recommended an emotional support dog to help with anxiety and depression. When her landlord threatened eviction, Legal Aid stepped in—and Kristina kept her home and her dog, Stella.

In 1966, a Gallup poll showed that Martin Luther King was viewed unfavorably by 63% of Americans, but by 2011 that number had fallen to only 4%. It’s easy to forget that Dr. King wasn’t always seen as a mainstream hero — and to assume change only comes from people who never rock the boat.

💘 CUPID APPROVED! 💘 Valentine's Day is right around the corner!! Do you know what you're going to wear?!? Right now, you can get any regular t-shirt for $14. Everything else is on sale too! Sale runs 1/19 @ 10AM - 1/29 @ 5PM CST. Head over to our t-shirt shop: legalaidtees.threadless.com

Every day, our staff, volunteers, and supporters honor Dr. King’s powerful legacy as we fight for fair and equal access to justice for everyone—not just those who can afford it. #JusticeForAll #RacialJustice #EconomicJustice #MLK #MLKDay

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Legal Aid offices are closed today. We will all be available to help clients at 8:30 am tomorrow. #JusticeForAll #Justice #MLK #MLKDay

Legal Aid offices will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 19. We hope you can take time over the next few days to reflect on and honor Dr. King's legacy. We will be back to help our clients at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 20. #JusticeForAll #Justice #MLK #MLKDay

We love the feedback that shows our staff and volunteers treat our clients and their families with respect and dignity. Kindness, dignity, and respect are non-negotiable as far as we're concerned!

MLK Day Free Legal Clinic on January 19! Please register in advance. (Swipe for Spanish flyer.)

A federal furlough left Justine behind on rent. She worried about losing her home — and about the impact a move would have on her daughter. Her Legal Aid attorney stepped in to secure rental assistance & worked with the landlord to negotiate more time. Best of all, they didn't have to move!

Never hurts to be reminded! 😊 #WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll

Get your ducks in a row! Today is National Rubber Ducky Day! 🐥 The day commemorates the birthday of Rubber Duckie from Sesame Street, whose first appearance was in 1970.

Did you know Legal Aid addresses the most fundamental issues of any society and the most basic of human needs? We believe no one should lose their home, their health care, or their right to safety just because they can’t afford an attorney. #JusticeForAll

Hello, Friday! Today's client feedback comes out of our Central office. Attorney Jessica Burger helped her client successfully appeal a Medicaid denial. 😊 #JusticeForAll #ClientQuote #TGIF

Human trafficking is when people are exploited for labor or sex through force, lies, or pressure. If a child is involved in commercial sex, it’s trafficking — no exceptions. National Human Trafficking Hotline’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888, text "help" to BeFree (233733).

January is National Braille Literacy Month! Did you know Louis Braille invented his raised dot code when he was 15 years old? #NationalBrailleLiteracyMonty #BrailleLiteracy #JusticeForAll #WorkplacePride

Here's a little something to ponder! #WiseWordsWednesday #JusticeForAll

Thank you!! 😍 You helped us raise $118,045 during our 2025 Year-End Giving Campaign -- exceeding our $100,000 goal!

Sandra, a young mom of 3 little ones, survived years of abuse. After a terrifying attack, her mom got her to safety — and with Legal Aid’s help, Sandra won full custody and protection. Now she and her kids are safe, loved, and rebuilding their lives.

MLK Day Free Legal Clinic on January 19! Please register in advance.

Happy New Year from all of us at Legal Aid! 🤩 Here's to a year of kindness, progress, and possibility!

Legal Aid offices are closed Thursday, Jan. 1! We will be back to help our clients access fair and equal justice on Friday, Jan. 2.

MLK Day Free Legal Clinic on January 19! Please register in advance.

Ronda just wanted a safe home for her kids. Instead, she faced discrimination, threats to her housing voucher, and daily fines for her support animal. Legal Aid stepped in — protecting her voucher, finding her a new home, and helping hold her landlord accountable. Head over to donate lawmo.org.

For those who celebrate Kwanzaa, may the holiday bring you peace, love and unity. Kwanzaa is an annual holiday that begins on December 26 and lasts through January 1. In 2026

Our offices will be closed Dec. 24-26. We will be back to help our clients on Monday, Dec. 29! 😊

Joe was living on the streets and struggling with untreated schizophrenia. With patient outreach and support through Wellness Court, he now has housing, a case manager, and no police contact. Legal help changed everything. Joe got the legal help he needed — and it made a real difference.

Hello, Friday!! Today's client quote comes from a 5-star Google review! Central office managing attorney Billie Orr helped her client stay in her home!

The law belongs to ALL of us, not some of us, not just those of us with money, or property, or connections. We envision a world where everyone has equal access to the law. Please donate so you can help your neighbors get the legal help they need but can't afford. Visit: lawmo.org!

When Marsha lost her car — and was sued over it — a Justice in the Schools attorney stepped in. The case was dismissed, and her family’s stability was protected. Please donate so you can help another family get the legal help they need but can't afford. Visit: lawmo.org

Our 2025 staff holiday party at Pint & Pawn was a blast -- as you can see from the photo of our Central office housing team. There was tasty food, fun games, and a chance to connect with coworkers from offices across our service area!! A shout out to our amazing Events and Hospitality Committee!

Happy Bill of Rights Day! On December 15, 1791, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, later known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified.  These amendments protect our most fundamental rights—freedom of speech, protest, and conscience, and guarantee our equal protection under the law. 📜

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!! Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, and ends at sundown on Monday, December 22.

Happy Friday! Today's client feedback comes out of our Central office public benefits team! Attorney Sam Schipper helped her client with an unemployment appeal! #JusticeForAll #ClientQuote #TGIF

Our staff holiday party is today, Friday, Dec. 12. Office hours will vary by location. KC offices will close at 11:30. Warrensburg will close at 10:30 AM. St. Joe will close at 10:30 AM. Joplin will be closed all day.

Our staff holiday party is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12. Office hours will vary by location. KC offices will close at 11:30. Warrensburg will close at 10:30 AM. St. Joe will close at 10:30 AM. Joplin will be closed all day.

Who needs some good news? ❤️ A magazine company kept taking $39.99 each month from 65-year-old Ms. Paquin’s $800 income — even after she tried to cancel. Legal Aid attorney Mike Miller contacted the company and they closed her account with a zero balance.

Please donate so you can help one of your neighbors get the attorney they need but can't afford. Head over to lawmo.org! #JusticeForAll #WiseWordsWednesday

Access to Legal Aid changes lives. At 8, Mindy was cooking her own meals and caring for her heroin-addicted mom. With our help, her grandparents gained guardianship — and Mindy finally gets to be a kid. Please donate so you can help more neighbors get the legal help they need. Visit lawmo.org

Yummy! 🍰 🧁 🍪 Our Volunteer Attorney Project team surprised staff with homemade goodies as a small token of appreciation for their hard work — and ongoing referrals to VAP. Pictured: Taylor Hirth, Maura Weber, Brandi Ashby, Deanna Bergren, and Kim Hayes

No one should have to fight an eviction alone! But not everyone can afford an attorney. KCMO’s Right to Counsel program ensures tenants facing eviction get the legal help they need. Thanks to a Legal Aid RTC attorney, our client won their case and stayed in their home!! 😀 #JusticeForAll #TGIF

Helene, 79, cares for her disabled son. After her flooded home was wrongly counted as a “resource,” her food stamps were denied. Legal Aid proved the home had no value — and her benefits were restored...just in time for the holidays!

Snow Day = WFH Day… and can also include mandatory feline supervision. 🐱 Warrensburg paralegal Judith Hall spent her snowy Tuesday under the very watchful eye of her judgy, micro-managing coworker.

Be like the super heroes, join our Heroes of Justice, get a mug, and make a difference year-round! Head over to lawmo.org! When you sign up to give monthly between now & midnight, we'll send you a Legal Aid mug to show off your support! (As you can see all the cool super heroes give monthly!)