Though April is Fair Housing Month, everyday SLLS fights for the rights of tenants and homeowners when they face discrimination in housing. We recognize the strides our country has made, but there is much more hard work to do to ensure that all people have an equal...
On March 14, 2018, SULC joined SLLS in commemorating our 50th anniversary of providing civil legal aid for low-income people. We marked the milestone with a free Professionalism CLE featuring a panel of distinguished speakers discussing how civil legal aid, pro bono...
Starting off the new year, we’re talking all things TECH! Through our online platforms, SLLS is available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, increasing access to justice for all. In 2017, over 134,000 people visited LouisianaLawHelp.org, our statewide free...
On February 19, 2018, Tulane University Law School joined us to commemorate 50 years of SLLS providing civil legal aid for low-income people. We also celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Tulane Law School’s Pro Bono program. The event included a panel of...
Mr. and Mrs. Trahan lived with Mrs. Trahan’s mother in north Baton Rouge. In 2015, they inherited the house after Mrs. Trahan’s mother passed away. Although they managed to survive on a small income from Mr. Trahan’s disability benefits and Mrs. Trahan’s part-time...
Published Sep 17, 2018 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | News, Spotlight
Juliana Stricklen Juliana serves as the Volunteer Coordinator at SLLS. She believes that every hurdle in the justice system demands bold actions. She is an artistic person who is passionate about economic development and language access. Throughout her 11-month...
Published Sep 5, 2018 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | News, Spotlight
Every year, we reflect back on what a difference supporters like you make in the daily lives of the people and communities SLLS serves. During our 50th Anniversary Year, ensuring that civil legal aid remains available to people at the times in their lives when...
Cindy is our Northshore Pro Bono Project Coordinator. See our Facebook page for information about the fabulous prizes! Our North Shore Pro Bono Coordinator Cindy Bordonaro, hosting the ceremonies below, plus appearing with event participants. Cindy Bordonaro with...
Right around Christmas in 2016, Michael—a 68-year-old Vietnam War veteran who suffers from PTSD—received a notice that the lease for his affordable apartment in New Orleans was being terminated. He had lived there for seven years and paid his rent on time, with the...
Published Nov 27, 2017 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | News, Spotlight
To rebuild communities affected by presidentially declared disasters, Congress may appropriate additional funding to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as Disaster Recovery grants. Featuring...
Published Nov 16, 2017 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | News, Spotlight
Website Coordinator Lisa Stansky will oversee substantive work on these projects, along with the state’s first-ever Access to Justice Technology Fellowship. LOUISIANA Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation will receive $68,119 to upgrade...
Published Oct 30, 2017 | Modified Jun 5, 2019 | News, Spotlight
The goal of the project grant is to increase the program’s capacity, promote better coordination of resources, ensure we provide satisfying and rewarding experiences for volunteers, facilitate greater collaboration, fill in gaps in service, and expand pro bono...
