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LSLA Honors The Legal Heroes Of Hurricane Harvey

“We are all just one disaster away from needing the services we provide” – Jai Collier, Directing Attorney – Hurricane Harvey Disaster Pro Bono Program National Volunteer Week, organized annually by Points of Light, is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers when they come together to tackle challenges being faced in our […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid to Host Expunction & Non-Disclosure Clinic

Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit and Civil Matters in Criminal Justice Project are hosting an Expunction and Non-Disclosure Clinic on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, at Combined Arms. Combined Arms is located at 2929 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77003. Attorneys will be present to help with: • Obtaining IDs; • ALR […]

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week | April 8 – 14, 2018

“The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.” – BEN OKRI (1959–) National Crime Victim Rights Week (NCVRW) is April 8-14, 2018. One week each April we dedicate to learning more about victimization and its impact on individuals, families and our communities and to […]

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Embrace Your Voice | Lone Star Legal Aid Participates in Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign 2018

Everywhere, USA – This month, Lone Star Legal Aid will engage with the broader community as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year’s theme, “Embrace Your Voice” builds on the idea that we are stronger together and that new organizations and community members are needed to expand sexual assault prevention efforts and help the next generation foster attitudes that promote healthy relationships, […]

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State of the Air Gala 2018

Lone Star Legal Aid’s Environmental Justice Team joined other clean air advocates at the Air Alliance of Houston‘s State of the Air Gala on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at the Houston Health Museum. In attendance were former Mayor Bill White and Dr. Robert Bullard. The team enjoyed presentations on the latest air quality and environmental issues and a sampling of […]

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Are you eligible for the earned income credit?

For Immediate Release Everywhere, USA – Workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit, but you must file a tax return to claim it!  Tomorrow, January 26, 2018, is Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day, a nationwide effort to increase awareness about EITC and free tax preparation sites. What is the EITC? […]

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W.M. Keck Foundation Awards Lone Star Legal Aid $250,000 Hurricane Harvey Relief Grant

For Immediate Release Houston, TX — The W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded Lone Star Legal Aid a $250,000 grant to support LSLA’s program-wide Hurricane Harvey relief efforts by providing additional staff and resources in its Disaster Relief Unit. The attorneys and paralegals in this unit assist survivors with the complex legal issues that arise after a disaster. The W.M. Keck […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid’s Houston Staff Donates Toys to Star of Hope Mission

Houston, TX – Lone Star Legal Aid’s Team Houston Director, Roslyn Jackson, started a new holiday tradition – a toy drive benefiting the children living at Star of Hope Mission.  At this year’s annual holiday breakfast, staff arrived with toys in hand. “We are currently getting ready for Christmas. Thank you for your desire to give to Star of Hope,” […]

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Lone Star Legal Aid Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement

Houston, TX- Lone Star Legal Aid has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the US) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber […]

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Free Legal Help is Available for Veterans

Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of Nov. 6-10, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools and pro bono private lawyers will provide civil legal services […]

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LSU Law Caravan Delivers Donated Furniture, Tech & Supplies to LSLA

Houston, TX (Baton Rouge, LA) – What seemed like immediately after news spread about our Houston office fire, we received outpourings of support from our sister agencies, law firms, and law schools around the country.  They, like us, were baffled by the chain of events in Houston at the time.  Through social media channels, we were contacted by students from […]

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