Happy #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth (#JAHM) from LAFLA! 🌟 This JAHM, we celebrate the 350 years of contributions Jewish communities have made to our society, and honor the perseverance and resilience of Jewish American people.

For decades, LAFLA has been at the forefront of legal advocacy for survivors of human trafficking. As a partner in the LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, attorney Daliah Setareh joined an event to equip our communities with the tools to identify and respond to human trafficking. lafla.org

For years, LA renters walked into eviction court without a lawyer—while landlords had one. Now low-income tenants have the right to free legal help in eviction cases. https://thedepartmentofwhatworks.substack.com/p/tenants-have-long-been-at-a-disadvantage

A huge thank you to our incredible Self-Help volunteers, who help expand access to legal information and resources for people navigating the courts in Los Angeles County. This month, we celebrated their impact with an appreciation lunch, thanking them for helping make access to justice a reality. 👏

LAFLA stands with survivors on Denim Day, and every day. Through legal advocacy and trauma-informed support, we help empower survivors and their families to move forward. 📷: LAFLA's Survivor & Family Justice advocates wear denim in solidarity with survivors.

This Administrative Professionals Day, we celebrate our incredible administrative team, including our receptionists, clerks, case managers, secretaries, assistants, coordinators, and all support staff. 🎉 Your hard work and talent keeps the wheels of justice turning—we appreciate you! 🤝

🗨️ April is #LanguageAccessMonth! Language should never be a barrier to justice. If you have a legal issue in state court, you have the right to an interpreter—free of charge. Contact the court and request an interpreter before your next hearing. ✅ #NJPLanguageRightsCampaign

🗨 April is #LanguageAccessMonth! Under federal & state law, many public assistance programs are required to provide free language services to those who need them. Request an interpreter at your next visit or ask that the application be translated into your language. ✅ #NJPLanguageRightsCampaign

We’re taking action against the U.S. Dept of Education to protect disabled student loan borrowers. Two clients were denied fair review and had their cases abruptly closed due to shifting paperwork demands. Our suit also challenges harmful collection policies. Learn more at lafla.org.

Today, we joined city leaders to launch NEW rental aid for seniors & people with disabilities at risk of homelessness. Through Measure ULA, it provides up to $19K, prioritizing households impacted by recent emergencies, plus free legal support. Apps open 8 AM TOMORROW, April 10: gofwd.live/ULAISP

🗨 April is #LanguageAccessMonth! It's your right to access essential services without language barriers. If you have limited English proficiency, you have a right to an interpreter & other language services at places like courts, schools, hospitals & government agencies. ⚖️ #NJPLanguageRightsCampaign

📢 Have you or been affected by recent emergencies like the LA wildfires? Join us this April for help navigating the recovery process and making informed decisions during this critical time. Find more information and register at www.lafla.org/fires.

Today, we honor Farmworkers Movement Day, a struggle that reshaped labor rights through collective action. Its lessons still guide us: real progress requires solidarity, respect, and a shared commitment to equity. Together, we keep pushing for a more just future.

All LAFLA offices will be closed TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 31 in observance of Farmworkers Movement Day. -- Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas MAÑANA, el martes, 31 de marzo en observancia del Día del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Agrícolas. -- 저희 사무실은화요일, 3월 31일에 휴무입니다.

Congratulations to our client Carmen on becoming a U.S. citizen at 90! After fleeing civil war in El Salvador in 1983, she built a life in LA and later came to LAFLA to pursue her dream of citizenship. Her LAFLA advocates were honored to join her oath ceremony!

We’re thrilled to share that @KimKardashian is auctioning her #AllsFair wardrobe to support LAFLA! 💜 100% of net proceeds go to provide free legal services for domestic violence survivors across LA. Bid from Friday-Sunday at @kardashiankloset, or support LAFLA directly at lafla.org/support#AllsFair✨

“Raquel” is a mother of five who made the courageous decision to seek safety from their abuser. With LAFLA's support, she won a 3-year restraining order and sole custody of her children. Today, her family is safe—and LAFLA continues to support them in rebuilding their lives. Learn more at lafla.org.

For 25 years, Self-Help Legal Access Centers have empowered Angelenos to navigate the legal system with confidence. Located in courthouses across L.A. County, they've helped over 2 million residents. One of them is Pierre, who went from client to attorney on our Self-Help team. bit.ly/ATJ-PJ

If you applied for disaster relief from FEMA and disagree with their decision, you have the right to appeal—but the deadline is July 9, 2026. Join LAFLA’s upcoming clinic to get step-by-step guidance. 🗓️ Tues, Mar 24 | 3 – 6 PM 📍 540 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 📌 www.lafla.org/fires

We believe survivors. The movement is all of us.

Legal aid keeps people housed, fed, and safe by stopping evictions, protecting benefits, ending domestic violence, and more. We were proud to visit Sacramento for #LegalAidDay to show our state legislators that with access to legal support, families stay secure and communities grow stronger.

If you are navigating the appeals process after a denial from FEMA, we may be able to help. Join LAFLA’s upcoming clinic to get step-by-step guidance. The deadline to appeal a FEMA decision is July 9, 2026. 🗓️ Tuesday, March 10 | 3:00-4:30 PM 📌 www.lafla.org/fires

Over a year after the wildfires, many families are facing legal challenges they never expected and cannot afford to address. Our pro bono partners are helping us meet this immense need. Thank you to DLA Piper, Morgan Lewis, and McguireWoods LLP for supporting survivors at our Altadena clinic!

VICTORY: A court has ordered the City of Los Angeles to halt plans to dramatically expand the seizure and destruction of RVs, agreeing with community advocates that the City lacked authority to implement the policy.

On February 9, L.A. County re-opened applications for financial assistance due to recent emergencies, including the 2025 Wildfires. The assistance can be used for unpaid rent to avoid eviction, or other emergency expenses. 📆Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍Zoom 📝 www.lafla.org/fires.

This February marks 100 years of Black History Month—a century since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched the movement to celebrate Black achievement, honor resistance and innovation, and recognize the ways Black Americans continue to shape our society and institutions.

If you need expungement or family law help, visit LAFLA’s bi-monthly Legal Clinics. Expungement Clinic: Every 2nd Monday | 9 AM – 1 PM Name & Gender Marker Change Clinic: Every 4th Monday | 9 AM – 1 PM 📍7639 Painter Ave Whittier, CA 90602 Call (562) 261-5611 to schedule an appt.

El 9 de febrero, el condado de Los Ángeles volverá a abrir las solicitudes de asistencia financiera debido a las recientes emergencias, incluidos los incendios forestales de 2025. Participe en el taller gratuito de LAFLA para obtener más información. 13 de febrero | 5:00-6:00PM www.lafla.org/fires

Join us at Harte Library where the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) will be providing updated information on the U.S. Citizenship process. Filipino and Spanish interpretation will be available. 🗓️Sat, Feb 21 | 1:00 PM 📍1595 W. Willow St. 90810 🔗https://bit.ly/LAFLA-PACS

If you were impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, join us at our upcoming Disaster Relief Legal Clinic in the Pacific Palisades to help you navigate the recovery process. 🗓️ Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 | 3 PM – 6 PM 📍 15239 La Cruz Dr. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 📌 lafla.org/fires - Walk-ins welcome!

LAFLA’s housing experts recently joined HACLA and LACDA for a resource fair focused on helping individuals and families build pathways to self-sufficiency. Our advocates were on site offering legal education and resources related to tenant rights, Section 8, homeownership, employment, and more.

A year after the wildfires, many survivors are still struggling to secure disaster relief. If you are navigating the appeals process after a denial from FEMA, we may be able to help. Join LAFLA’s upcoming workshop to get step-by-step guidance. 🗓️ Tues, Feb 10 | 3 – 4:30 PM 📌 www.lafla.org/fires

Last month, LAFLA was honored to be recognized by Mayor Karen Bass at the 2025 Justice Fair for our participation in Project imPACT, a collaboration dedicated to helping justice-impacted individuals overcome barriers to employment, housing, and stability.

If you and your family are concerned about your rights and protections as immigrants during and after a crisis or disaster, join this free virtual workshop for practical steps to stay safe and prepared. 🗓️ Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Virtual (via Zoom) 📌 www.lafla.org/fires.

Yesterday, LAFLA joined the Kingdom Day Parade in South LA in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King's legacy reminds us that we can all play a part in defending the rights of our community. Thank you to our supporters for your resilience, and continued commitment to equality and justice.

The U.S. Dept. of Education announced a temporary pause on wage garnishment, tax refund seizures, and other collections for 10 million Americans in student loan default. In today’s NYT, LAFLA attorney Robyn Smith explains how borrowers can check their status, protect income, and get out of default.

One-third of UC undergraduates qualify for food stamps. But the majority don’t receive them – putting their education and stability at risk. Our partnership with UCLA Basic Needs helps students on campus fight insecurity through legal advice on applying for CalFresh, appealing decisions, and more.

If you were impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, join us at our upcoming Disaster Relief Legal Clinic in Altadena to help you navigate the recovery process. 🗓️Thursday, January 22, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍The Collaboratory, 540 W. Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001 📌Register at www.lafla.org/fires

This year tested Los Angeles—wildfires, immigration raids, and cuts to safety nets hit families hard. Your support helped LAFLA make a real difference. 💙 If you believe in a Los Angeles where every person’s rights and dignity are protected, please give today at lafla.org/support/.

Legal aid keeps people housed, employed, and protected. Since 1929, LAFLA has stood with our communities—now today face economic instability, wildfire recovery, and immigration raids. We serve 100K+ people each year, but many still face legal crises alone. Become a monthly donor 💙 lafla.org/support

Happy Holidays from Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles! 🎁 P.S. Cast your vote—who won the holiday sweater contest? (From left: Silvia, Jeff, Kevin, or Alyson!)

Oscar was injured while protecting children from an attacker. Through LAFLA's medical-legal partnerships, our advocates were there to help him secure his immigration status. Today, Oscar continues to give back as a caregiver for people with disabilities. Support this work at www.lafla.org/support. 💙

All LAFLA offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, January 2, 2026. All services will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026. You can still apply for help online at and we will get back to you after the break. Visit www.lafla.org to learn more and get help.

On December 17, L.A. County will open applications for financial assistance due to recent emergencies, including the 2025 Wildfires. Join our free Zoom workshops to learn how tenants can partner with their landlords to apply. Register at lafla.org/fires.

💰Over 1.6 million people in Los Angeles are carrying $70.7 billion in student debt—and many are on the brink of default. This week, LAFLA joined local organizations and community members to confront the crisis and explore solutions for families to stay financially stable.

If you and your family are concerned about your rights and protections as immigrants during and after a disaster, join this free virtual workshop for practical steps to stay safe and prepared. 🗓️Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 💻On Zoom 📌Visit www.lafla.org/fires to register.

Si usted y su familia tienen inquietudes sobre sus derechos y protecciones como inmigrantes durante y después de un desastre, participen en este taller virtual gratuito para conocer medidas prácticas para mantenerse seguros y preparados. 🗓️Jueves 11 de diciembre | 5 – 7 PM 📌www.lafla.org/fires

Si usted ha sido afectado por los incendios en Los Ángeles, acompáñenos a nuestra próxima Clínica Legal de Asistencia en Casos de Desastre en Altadena para ayudarle con el proceso de recuperación. 🗓️ Miercoles, 10 de diciembre | 3 – 6 PM 📍 2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 📌 www.lafla.org/fires.

If you’ve been impacted by the fires in Los Angeles, join us at our upcoming Disaster Relief Legal Clinic in Altadena to help you navigate the recovery process. 🗓️ Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 The Hub by CORE (2333 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001) 📌 www.lafla.org/fires

Anthony, a formerly incarcerated firefighter, spent this year aiding LA's wildfire recovery. At our Access to Justice Gala, he shared how legal aid made his journey possible. Your gift opens doors for heroic Angelenos like Anthony. Give today at www.lafla.org/support-our-work/giving-tuesday-2025.