Today we celebrate the start of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth!

A $260 million cut to LSC would mean nearly 3 million less Americans receiving vital legal assistance, including nearly 454,000 children, almost 144,000 adults aged 60+, more than 20,000 veterans and more than 94,000 survivors of domestic violence. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

Does your family need help with food, housing, utilities, or support to get through a crisis? Call 2-1-1 to get connected with resources in your area. mi211.org

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 pro bono awardees - two lawyers who have provided extraordinary service to our clients! Matthew G. Reens will receive the Michael S. Barnes Award and Trevor Mason, of Miller Johnson will receive the 2025 Justice in Action Award.  lawestmi.org/wp-content/u...

Hey St Joseph and Benton Harbor! This Thursday August 28 from 4-7pm we'll be at Corewell Health Center for Wellness (133 W Main St, Benton Harbor) helping eligible homeowners with free estate planning. This is a great way to make sure the home stays in your family, building generational wealth.

Tomorrow, August 19, from 4-7pm we'll be at Evergreen Commons in Holland helping eligible homeowners with estate planning! Details on the flyer, or call (616) 394-1380 to register and find out more. 🏠

Hey, #Holland residents! On Tuesday August 19 we'll be at Evergreen Commons from 4-7pm helping eligible homeowners with free estate planning - so that your home can pass on to those you love. Find details on the flyer, or call (616) 394-1380 to register and find out more!

Muskegon area folks! This Wednesday, August 13, we'll be at Tanglewood Park, Norton Shores helping eligible homeowners with estate planning! Details on the flyer, or call (231) 726-4887 to register and find out more.

You may wonder what a donation to Legal Aid can achieve. A gift of $250 could help keep a client in their home and connect them with much-needed resources. Support our work here, anytime! lawestmi.org/donate/

Attention tenants! Learn which repair and upkeep responsibilities belong to landlords and which belong to you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttkh...

You may wonder what a donation to Legal Aid can achieve. A gift of $50 can enable a survivor of domestic violence to get much-needed legal help and learn about their options for getting safe. Support our work here, anytime! lawestmi.org/donate/ #LegalAidMatters

Here it is! In a nutshell - why funding legal aid at the federal level is such a smart move. Former #Michigan representative, Fred Upton, is one of the authors of this article. #LegalAidMatters #LSCMatters

Our July newsletter just dropped! Read what happened when Leonard's home was wrongfully destroyed and he was sued for the costs of demolition. conta.cc/3GP9WLk #LegalAidMatters #LSCMatters

Coverage of this week's @legalservicescorp.bsky.social forum, which underscored how legal aid is a win-win-win for renters, landlords, and communities! michiganadvance.com/2025/07/16/i.... #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

We join in celebrating Warner Norcross + Judd whose stellar work was recognized by this award from @legalservicescorp.bsky.social! Since Jan 2023, Warner has closed 23% of our #probono cases, serving clients with legal needs including expungement, housing, and domestic violence.

Our Executive Director, Pam Hoekwater, will be a panelist at this Legal Services Corporation forum on increasing access to justice! Watch live on Tuesday July 15 at 3pm Eastern Time. www.youtube.com/live/eAatMtj... #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

'After Tropical Storm Helene devastated his farm, farmer Dave Roland lost his fall crop, his roadside stand, and most of his essential farming tools and equipment....' Thanks to free legal aid, Dave got the help he needed to restore the farm. #LegalAidMatters #LSCMatters

'After Tropical Storm Helene devastated his farm, farmer Dave Roland lost his fall crop, his roadside stand, and most of his essential farming tools and equipment....' (read on! ) Thanks to free legal aid, Dave got the help he needed to restore the farm. #LegalAidMatters #LSCMatters

Help is available for #Veterans experiencing a housing crisis. Complete a brief questionnaire at communityhousingconnect.org to schedule an appointment with a member of the Veteran outreach team. Or you can call or text 616-250-0352.

Our latest newsletter is here! 📰😎 DYK? About half of our work is helping people facing eviction or other housing issues? DYK? We have events this summer where eligible homeowners can make an estate plan with an attorney for free? Read on! conta.cc/4lvQMJa

Temperatures are set to soar this weekend and into next week. Here's information on cooling centers in the Grand Rapids area. For other counties, call 2-1-1 to find a cooling center near you. endhomelessnesskent.org/cooling-cent...

@evictionlab.bsky.social writes: "even the threat of eviction can increase the odds of school moves and disenrollment, moves to worse-off schools, and increased school absences and suspensions—events that have significant long-term consequences." evictionlab.org/eviction-and... #TenantTuesday

Breaking News! If you live in Newaygo or Lake County, the phone number to call to apply for free legal help is now (616) 774-0672.

Kalamazoo residents! Do you own a home you want to leave to a family member? On June 25 we'll be holding a clinic to provide FREE estate planning services to eligible residents who want to protect their home! Call (269) 344-8113 before June 18 to see if you're eligible to participate.

Each day, millions of Americans face life-altering civil legal problems: eviction, domestic violence, loss of veterans’ benefits, consumer scams & more. The White House’s proposed budget defunding the Legal Services Corporation would gut civil legal aid across the US. #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters

Curious how civil legal aid delivers $7 back for every $1 invested? 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Talk Justice exploring LSC’s new research brief and a powerful story from @AmeriHealthDC & @dcchildrenslaw's medical-legal partnership. Don’t miss it! legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/tal...

Read about Estelle's escape from an abusive trafficker, our 2024 Impact Report, and our upcoming Family Foundations events for low-income homeowners! All in this month's newsletter. conta.cc/3SVWlUK

We just had to share this great photo of Managing Attorney Don Roberts! Don was one of the star readers at this year's Party in the Park hosted by Kalamazoo Public Library.

Do you know what things should be covered in a lease in Michigan? Find out in this article from Michigan Legal Help. #TenantTuesday michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/ho...

DYK? There’s no legal right to a lawyer in civil cases. That’s why we exist – to ensure that those who can’t afford a lawyer still do get access to justice. Are you in need of civil legal help? Apply at lawestmi.org/es/i-need-he... #LegalAidFact

Legal Aid out and about: here's Managing Attorney Don Roberts enjoying the sunshine and great community connections at the 41st District Block Party, Kalamazoo!

This is the impact we made in 2024 by advising and representing eligible clients for free. A huge thanks to our dedicated team of professional staff, our funders, supporters, and board! You are making the difference in people's lives every day. 🙌

#Newaygo friends! Find us at the Great Start Family Expo this Saturday! Stop by our table and find out about our free legal services.

Sending a big #ThankYouThursday shout-out to Grand Rapids Downtown Market and caterers Field & Fire, Tacos el Cunado, and JuJu Bird for helping make yesterday's all-staff training day such a success!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May 1 is Law Day - a day to celebrate the rule of law. The Constitution’s enduring principles of liberty, justice, and the rule of law form the bedrock of our democracy. May they always endure as the defining hallmark of our nation. #LawDay

Students and grads! Federal student loan collections are set to restart on May 5. www.ed.gov/about/news/p...

Need to change your name? Learn about the process here: michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/id... #FamilyFriday

Check out the amazing economic impact of Legal Aid!

Wondering what Child Protective Services is and who can report suspected child abuse or neglect? michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/fa... #NatiuonalChildAbusePreventionMonth

What a fun, hope-filled event for students in Benton Harbor last week! We were so happy to be there talking with people. www.heraldpalladium.com/communities/...

Puede ser difícil dejar un matrimonio abusivo. Si está sobreviviendo al abuso doméstico y está pensando en divorciarse para estar a salvo, no se sienta abrumado. Consulte esta hoja informativa que destaca cuatro cosas a considerar.

It can be hard to leave an abusive marriage. If you are surviving #domesticabuse and thinking about divorce to get safe, check out this info sheet highlighting four things to consider. #FamilyFriday #SAAM

Having an attorney or legal aid professional in your corner can make all the difference! ⚖️

April is #SecondChanceMonth! Join us tomorrow to learn about criminal record expungement at Muskegon Rescue Mission. #Muskegon #expungement

We are honored to work with survivors of domestic violence to fight for legal outcomes that bring safety and stability. #SAAM #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth

Thanks, WSBT, for covering this expungement fair in Benton Harbor that we participated in! wsbt.com/news/local/p... #Secondchancemonth #ThankYouThursday

April is #NationalFairHousingMonth. Check out this great article for insight into the difficult rental situation for many people in rural Michigan. watershedvoice.com/2025/03/27/e... If you need legal help with a rental dispute/possible eviction, call us: lawestmi.org/i-need-help/

DYK? You can schedule a free tax prep appointment through the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and United Way www.hwmuw.org/vita. Also check out our info sheets in English and Spanish at lawestmi.org/info/.

Check out a great story about how we helped "Jean" get her unemployment benefits in our March newsletter! conta.cc/4iFWs2g. Sign up to receive our monthly news here: lawestmi.org/newsletter/