(Nov. 30, 2023) PHILADELPHIA – A federal court decision issued Nov. 28 protects the constitutional rights of Pottstown College Drive Encampment residents experiencing homelessness. The ruling granted a preliminary injunction, in part, for plaintiffs Better Days Ahead Outreach, Inc. et al. Judge Mia R. Perez, of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, cited the Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment as the basis of her decision.
Read More(Nov. 10, 2023) POTTSTOWN - Community Justice Project (CJP) and Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP) filed a lawsuit Nov. 1, 2023 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania with the goal of preventing the Borough of Pottstown from sweeping a homeless encampment next to the Schuylkill River Trail along College Drive in Pottstown, unless adequate alternative shelter is made available to all of the College Drive encampment residents.
Read More(Oct. 1, 2023) Kathryn Palladino joined LASP in 2019 as Staff Attorney & earlier served as a pro bono volunteer She became Norristown Managing Attorney on Oct. 1, 2023 and is Montgomery County Pro Bono Coordinator.
Read More(Sept. 1, 2023) With the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, LASP continues to helps low-income survivors of Hurricane Ida , and will continue efforts related to the storm in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. In addition to working with low-income survivors, LASP also is a member of the SEPA VOAD, working with other organizations on disaster recovery across the region.
Read More(Aug. 30, 2023) VILLANOVA - Eric Tars, the National Homelessness Law Center’s Legal Director, presented a hybrid CLE, "Human Rights & the U.S. Attorney 101: Practical Skills for Using International Human Rights in Domestic Advocacy," at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law on Aug. 29.
Read More(July 31, 2023) Legal Aid of Southeastern PA is committed to providing free civil legal service to people experiencing poverty, including homelessness, and ensuring their constitutional rights are protected. In 2022, LASP began working with multiple community partners to increase access to justice for people experiencing homelessness.
(July 31, 2023) LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP - A new Bucks County partnership aims to prevent evictions and help tenants. The program launched July 27, 2023 in Lower Makefield Township. The Bucks County Bar Association Pro Bono Committee, Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP), and the Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) are collaborating, with support from the Bucks County Department of Housing and Community Development. Pro bono attorneys are invited to volunteer!
Read More(Updated July 25, 2023; original post July 12, 2023) Harvey F, Strauss, longtime former Co-Executive Director of Legal Aid of Southeastern PA and its predecessor, Montgomery County Legal Aid Assistance (MCLAS) died July 10, 2023.
Read More(June 30, 2023) As part of its commitment to providing high-quality legal services, LASP is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment.
Read More(June 30, 2023) Congratulations to Donald B. Cheetham 3rd on his retirement June 30, 2023, after 43+ years in legal aid!
Read More(June 28, 2023) SWARTHMORE - Kathryn M. Palladino and Katrina “Kaytee” Ihrer were honored with Rising Star Awards at LASP’s Staff Retreat on June 28, 2023 at the Inn at Swarthmore. The Maryjane B. Kelley Award was also presented.
Read More(June 28, 2023) SWARTHMORE - Carol Wilbur and Christopher Rogers were honored with Patricia L. Brooks Awards at LASP’s Staff Retreat on June 28, 2023 at the Inn at Swarthmore
Read More(Updated May 10, 2023) If you receive money from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps), you will get only ONE payment starting in March 2023. The extra payment that was part of the COVID-19 relief program is ending.
Read More(April 2023) LASP continues to provide disaster-related legal services for low-income residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.. Disaster Relief Staff Attorney Charles Burrow discusses some roles for attorneys and resources for further consideration on the impact of climate change on low-income families.
Read More(March 25, 2023) COVID-19 relief programs are ending! As of April 1, 2023, if you receive healthcare coverage through Medicaid (also known as Medical Assistance or MA) or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), you MUST renew every year to make sure you are still eligible. UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION with PA DHS!
Read More(March 24, 2023) Phillip D. Hammond joined LASP in March 2023 as Interim Director of Operations, with responsibility for finance and accounting, grants and compliance, technology, human resources, and buildings and facilities. He is based in the Administrative Office in Norristown and serves all nine LASP offices.
Read More(March 6, 2023) As a result of ongoing work to help survivors of Hurricane Ida, LASP was elected as an official member of Southeastern PA Voluntary Organizations Active in A Disaster. SEPA VOAD is a forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle including response and recovery to help disaster survivors and their communities.
Read More(Jan. 24, 2023) Renters & homeowners must appeal FEMA decisions on or before Friday, March 10, 2023! (Important: Appeals only! No new applications.)
Read More(Jan. 24, 2023) Erica Briant is new LASP Director of Community Engagement and Training. Erica Briant has been named LASP's Director of Community Engagement and Training. She will continue to take expungement cases and lead the Community Engagement Unit and coordinate LASP outreach efforts across Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties from a strategic perspective.
Read More(Jan. 24, 2023) Carolyn E. Johnson, Esq., became Legal Aid of Southeastern PA's Chief Counsel effective Feb. 1, 2023.
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