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May 26, 2023
The National Center on Law & Elder Rights is hosting a free webinar entitled HUD-Subsidized Housing for Older Adults with Criminal Records on May 31, 2023 from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Eastern. Older adults with prior arrest and conviction records are at high risk for homelessness and housing instability
May 26, 2023
Pro Bono Net has announced a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) series of national trainings for lawyers and advocates. The webinars are not only for those currently working with survivors of climate-driven disasters, but also for advocates who may potentially support disaster survivors
May 25, 2023
Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to other adults – and
May 25, 2023
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an Executive Order directing the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to develop its Master Plan for Older Adults – a 10- year roadmap to meet the needs of Pennsylvania’s senior population and improve Commonwealth services for older Pennsylvanians. Older Pennsylvanians
May 25, 2023
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is pleased to announce that two members of the PLAN, Inc. Board of Directors have been named to the 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. We congratulate Regina M. Foley, Esq. of Raynes & Lawn, and Jamie R. Schumacher, Esq. of MacDonald
May 18, 2023
Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd has directed a letter to all Pennsylvania attorneys urging them to support legal aid and to participate in pro bono volunteer work on behalf of individuals who have critical needs but cannot afford to retain private counsel. The Chief Justice noted the
May 17, 2023
Pro Bono Net, in partnership with Lone Star Legal Aid, the ABA Center for Pro Bono, and the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, is pleased to announce the rebrand of its National Disaster Legal Aid Resource Center initiative (DisasterLegalAid.org) to Advocates for Disaster Justice (ADJ).
May 17, 2023
Attorney General Michelle Henry today announced a settlement with a Delaware-based title loan company that levied illegal interest rates — with some borrowers paying more than 200% in annual interest.

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