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Meet our client Ms. Martinez (fictitious name) & her mother, who have successfully moved on to a more stable life in a new home following an eviction proceeding. Senior Housing Attorney Sunny Park recounts their story.
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Image Text: 1.2 Million People Community Legal Aid SoCal logo on the bottom right
1.2 million people are eligible for our services in Orange & southeast Los Angeles Counties according to Legal Services Corporation. If people don't get the help they need, their problems can spiral out of control & lead to poverty, homelessness, & more. 1/2
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid
People wearing lime green Stay House LA T-shirts are seated in the Los Angeles City Council chambers. Bottom left to right are Yvonne Mariajimenez @nlsapgh.bsky.social, Kate Marr (CLA SoCal), Elena Popp (Eviction Defense Network). Top row left to right are Diego Cartagena @bettzedeklegal.bsky.social, Silvia Argueta @legalaidla.bsky.social, Chancela Al-Mansour (Housing Rights Center)
1/2 Housing instability causes real harm to families and communities. Stay Housed L.A. is critical to preventing that harm by connecting tenants to legal information, resources, and representation.
#StayHousedLA #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
A mixed group of people sitting around in a conference table eating and chatting.
Four women standing in front of the Community Legal Aid SoCal logo on the wall of a conference. In the foreground is the conference table with pizza boxes and male office manager.
Group of people sitting around at two side by side tables in a large conference room. At the far end is a woman speaking in front of a podium.
This week we celebrated, in three of our offices, the incredible people behind everything we do! Every day, our staff show up with compassion, heart, and an unwavering commitment to our clients.
Happy Employee Appreciation Day to the best team ever! ❤️
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid
Article about the recent 9th annual Legal Aid Day in Sacramento hosted by Legal Aid Association of California and Western Center on Law and Poverty. We were proud to be there!
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@westerncenter.bsky.social #LegalAid #LegalAidHelps #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
![[Image Text: Providing holistic, compassionate, client-centered services means: Never judging our clients; Respecting their culture and speaking their language; Offering case management services; Educating and supporting clients to make sound and safe choices; Practicing trauma-informed care]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3hgedaztfw4prmssmerl6xfm/bafkreievatby4lxcfxmjsclnrlytoc6jvwfzvblkgltcwpfphqxinedani)
[Image Text: Providing holistic, compassionate, client-centered services means: Never judging our clients; Respecting their culture and speaking their language; Offering case management services; Educating and supporting clients to make sound and safe choices; Practicing trauma-informed care]
There are too many barriers to justice and Community Legal Aid SoCal will not be one of them.
We practice a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and client-centered approach to legal aid to meet our clients' needs. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #legalaid
Two housing icons on the left side of graphic. A centered heading that states Housing Law at the top with the Community Legal Aid SoCal logo next to it. Below that is the list of the areas of Housing Law with which advocates can help: Eviction, Federally or Other Publicly Subsidized Housing, Substandard Housing, Landlord/Tenant Issues, Homeownership Issues, Homeowners Association Issues, Mobile Homes, and Housing Discrimination
We have a robust Housing Law Unit and practice. Call 714-571-5200 for an intake and assessment if you think you might need help with any of the areas listed in the graphic.
#LegalAidHelps #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid
Group photo of 8 members of the CLA SoCal executive team standing in front of the CLA SoCal logo in a conference room.
This is what leadership looks like. 👏
Our executive team brings thoughtful decision-making, strategic vision, & a deep commitment to justice to their work to support our staff & strengthen the legal services our community deserves.
#LegalAid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
A 30 something man wearing a beige shirt sitting at the table with a calculator and money next to a little girl dressed in a pink stipe turtleneck sweater who is looking up at a woman who is dressed in blue buttoned shirt, holding a toddler girl with pigtails wearing a striped shirt. Woman is looking down at what the man is doing at the table.
An elder man sitting in a wheelchair is being handed a flag by the hand of a woman. The elder man is wearing glasses, a blue sweater, beige pants and a hat indicating he is a veteran.
A 46% cut to Legal Services Corporation funding means fewer survivors protected, fewer veterans helped, fewer families supported, fewer lives made safer.
#LSCMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
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Our Health Unit is here to help those who have a healthcare-related issue. See the below a list of issues with which we can assist those who qualify for services.
#LegalAid #LegalAidMatters #legalaidhelps #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
Our team of expert attorneys & paralegals help 1,000s of people navigate the legal system every year all while making sure they feel supported & heard during some of the most difficult times in their lives. If you need assistance or know someone who does, call 714-571-5200. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
There are too many barriers to justice and Community Legal Aid SoCal will not be one of them.
We practice a trauma-informed, culturally competent, and client-centered approach to legal aid to meet our clients' needs. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAid
Facing a consumer-related issue like harassment by debt collectors, identity theft, or a credit reporting problem?
Our Consumer Defense Unit can assist qualifying individuals with those issues and more (see graphic below).
#legalaid #legalaidmatters #consumerdefense #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting them. Legal aid ensures everyone can access the information and guidance they need to stay safe, make informed decisions, and navigate the legal system with confidence.
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters #LSCMatters
1/2 Executive Director Kate Marr is in DC this week for the National Legal Aid & Defender Association annual conference and scheduled another round of educational visits with legislative representatives to discuss the importance of legal aid. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
The Compton office is named the Thurgood Marshall Justice Center after the first African American to serve as an Associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
#LegalAid #Compton #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
A whole lot of purple and a whole lot of heart! 💜
Staff wore purple yesterday to show support for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
#PurpleThursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #DVAM
From housing and healthcare to safety and income, civil legal aid reduces burdens on public systems and improves outcomes for entire families.
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LSCMatters #LegalAidMatters
Every survivor deserves safety and stability.
Legal aid gives survivors the guidance, support, and advocacy they need to regain control over their lives.
#DVAM #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters
1/2 Our hotline receives more than 2,300 calls each month. Behind each one is a person in crisis, searching for help.
#LegalAid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters
Call us for an intake & assessment if you need assistance with SSI, SSDI, or CalFresh. Our number is 714-571-5200 or go to our website homepage www.communitylegalsocal.org and click on Apply for Help at the top right to fill out an online intake & assessment form.
#LegalAid #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
Executive director Kate Marr recently joined Kara Duffy on her Powerful Ladies ® podcast to talk about the justice gap, community empowerment, and #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal.
Catch the full episode here: thepowerfulladies.com/podcast/epis...
Court is intimidating. Legal language is confusing. And most people don’t know the rules of evidence or procedure.
Legal aid provides guidance, representation, and the support people need to navigate the system. #LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
Imagine standing before a commissioner or judge, knowing the outcome could change everything – your housing, your safety, your future.
Now imagine doing it alone.
That’s the reality for millions. But it shouldn’t be. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters
With support from Community Legal Aid SoCal, Judy secured a three-year restraining order and sole custody of her child – ensuring safety, stability, and a fresh start. www.communitylegalsocal.org/ensuring-con...
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters #familylaw
Tenants deserve safety, fairness, and peace of mind.
We help families facing sudden eviction, long-time tenants fighting for safe living conditions, and those too often left without a voice in housing decisions. #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #housing #legalaid #tenants
$2.2 million represents more than dollars. It represents stable housing, safety from abuse, access to healthcare, and justice for more than 20,000 people each year.
#MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #LegalAidMatters
Civil legal problems are part of everyday life so why isn’t access to legal help? In 2024, 73% of households in California experienced at least one civil legal problem.
#LegalAidMatters #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal
We had an ✨incredible ✨time at our joint law clerks/BOD social with Public Law Center and Elder and Disability Rights Center last night. It was SO FUN to see the students, board members, and staff come together to network and celebrate #MakingJusticeReal4SoCal #JustOC
Excited to share our 2024 annual report and all that our dedicated staff accomplished last year with the help of our pro bono volunteers, donors, supporters, and partners. 💙🙏 To read the full report go to: player.flipsnack.com?hash=NUI3Qjd...
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