Published Jul 12, 2019 | Modified Oct 27, 2020 | Blog
For Immediate Release: July 12, 2019 CONTACT: Communications@slls.org Baton Rouge, LA—As hurricane season begins, Tropical Storm Barry threatens to bring myriad civil legal problems for Louisiana residents, from accessing critical disaster assistance to securing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
