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Protecting A Caring Worker From Losing Her Home

Published Jun 28, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories, Homeowners

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. Beatrice works part-time as a food pantry clerk at a nonprofit organization. She lives by herself and devotes most of her time...

Helping A Senior Receive Life-Saving Medical Benefits

Published May 28, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories, Government Benefits for Income, Food and Health Insurance

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. When Ms. Mable decided to move out of Mississippi, she was looking forward to a peaceful retirement in her hometown of St. Rose...

“Sophia”

Published May 6, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Client Stories, Education

In the wake of her adult daughter’s sudden death, Margaret* knew she had to be strong despite the heartbreak she felt over losing her child. Her 3 year old granddaughter Sophia, now orphaned with no other family to step in, needed her. “Margaret” tried to enroll...

Helping People Prosper After They Return Home

Published Apr 29, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names and other identifying information of the individuals portrayed were changed to protect our client’s identity. Gene hoped to build a better life for himself. When he was a teenager he was charged with a misdemeanor and was sent to...

Tax Season Tips & the SLLS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic

Published Apr 23, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog, Client Stories, Taxpayers

This month, we’re kicking off a new “Did You Know?” series to share information about work and services available for vulnerable people in the communities we serve. Did You Know? Income Tax 101 Tax season is a stressful time of year. That’s why...

Helping A Young Man Pursue The College of His Dreams

Published Feb 27, 2019 | Modified Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Client Stories, Education

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE READING: The names of the individuals portrayed in the following series were altered to protect our client’s identities. Cameron was a high school senior who dreamed of enrolling in LSU and becoming the first...