The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has calculated it would cost between $3.3 and $4.1 billion to provide legal representation to all low-income tenants facing eviction in the U.S. Representation in eviction cases makes an enormous difference. Tenants on their own typically struggle to raise legal

Signaling the next chapter in legal services for migrant and immigrant low-wage workers across Pennsylvania, Justice at Work (JaW) announces that Anton N. Andrew is joining the organization as its next executive director, effective August 1st. The son of working-class immigrants, Mr. Andrew has

The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that Pennsylvania will receive an estimated $42 million in federal funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program to continue existing and support new activities that make

Leaders from the business and legal communities will join the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in New York City on July 26 for a forum on increasing access to justice. The event will include two panel discussions. Panelists from three cities that have made it a right for tenants to have a lawyer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is presenting a free webinar entitled How the Supreme Court Ruling on Race Affects Nonprofits and Foundations on August 10, 2023 from 2:00 PM-3:15 PM Eastern. After the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on race-conscious admissions, foundations and nonprofits are debating

Attorney General Michelle Henry issued a consumer alert warning Bucks County residents of home repair or improvement scams in the wake of catastrophic flooding. Attorney General Henry is also advising homeowners to do their homework and know their rights before committing to contracts or services.

This morning the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee released a proposed budget for FY 2024 that would have a devasting impact on civil legal aid throughout the United States. The House Subcommittee’s proposed budget cuts the Legal Service Corporation’s (LSC) funding by $71 million

Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a lawsuit has been filed against Philadelphia area property management company, SBG Management Services, Inc., for multiple violations, including failure to maintain safe housing and retaliating against tenants who filed complaints with the Office of