ED Update: Harry Potter and the Season of Hope
For anyone who has kids, the Harry Potter series should be second nature to you, by now. I have been making me way, this year, through the seven books with my son. To say he's a fan would be putting it mildly. Our nightime routine: Harry Potter...
ED Update: Thank you to our veterans
Thank you to our veterans Each year in November, we mark two important holidays - Thanksgiving and Veterans’ Day. This month is a time for reflection, for appreciation of the most basic freedoms we enjoy, without even thinking about it, each day. ...
Attorneys help victims of violence
Legal assistance can be a lifeline for domestic abuse Almost 20 people throughout the United States are physically abused by a partner each minute of the day. More than 30 percent of women and 25 percent of men have been victims of violence by ...
Legal Aid hosts clients for On the Table discussion
Eight Akron residents gathered around the board room table at Community Legal Aid, discussing priority issues facing Akron’s low-income residents. On the docket were education, housing, food insecurity, race relations, living wages and mental heal...
Local judges serve pancakes to pro bono attorneys
Legal Aid volunteer breakfast recognizes volunteers, helps clients Local judges will be serving up more than justice next month. Judges Linda Teodosio and Katarina Cook of Summit County, Judges Taryn Heath and David Nist of Stark County, and Ju...
Legal Aid celebration draws record crowds
Chief Justice, local firms celebrate 65 years of pursuing justice for all Greystone Hall was hushed as attorney Dana Goldstein spoke. “My clients face some terrible situations,” she said, her voice cracking. “And they do it with such grace.” ...
Legal Aid honored at Stark DV Collaborative meeting
Group recognized for domestic violence work, 20 years of partnership Community Legal Aid was honored on Thursday for its work serving victims of domestic violence. Executive Director Steven McGarrity accepted the award, given by the Stark Count...
ED Update: Celebrating Pro Bono
1,201. That is the number of Community Legal Aid cases taken on by pro bono attorneys last year alone. $2.2 million. The total dollars saved or earned for clients in 2016. 202. The number of attorneys who gave their time pro bono to he...
Legal Aid celebrates 65 years with event next month
Annual event honors community partners, pro bono volunteers, and staff members Each year, Community Legal Aid hosts an end-of-summer event to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments for the year. And this year, the event will mark a...
Medical-legal collaborations make difference in lives of patients
Legal Aid’s HEAL program addresses legal issues that impact health There are certain legal issues that impact a person’s, family’s or population’s health. These issues can include housing, education, employment, domestic violen...