Legal Services Corporation

This week's Grantees in the News spotlights Lone Star Legal Aid, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. See how they’re making headlines in their communities. Watch now! 🎥

September is #NationalRecoveryMonth, a time to recognize the power of recovery and the work being done to support individuals, families and communities affected by substance use. The opioid epidemic can create or compound civil legal issues involving housing, employment, health care, family stability and more. Legal aid plays an important role in helping people navigate these challenges. As part of LSC’s ongoing response to the opioid epidemic, our Opioid Task Force helped identify ways the civil legal aid community can better serve individuals and families affected by opioid use disorder. LSC’s opioid eLearning modules build on that work, giving legal aid attorneys a foundational understanding of the science of opioid use disorder and practical tools to recognize related legal issues. This #RecoveryMonth, build your knowledge and strengthen your advocacy. Explore the modules: https://lnkd.in/exJBxdpf

National Disaster Preparedness Month is a reminder that being ready starts before disaster strikes. Heartland Disaster Help is available in every U.S. state and territory, with resources to help you know your risk, make a plan and get help after disaster. Start now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHqkkbfy #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterPreparednessMonth

Every Friday, we spotlight how LSC grantees are making a difference — and making headlines. 📰 Watch this week’s Grantees in the News reel for the latest from Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, Legal Aid Chicago, Texas RioGrande Legal Aidand Legal Services of the Hudson Valley.

After Hurricane Ida damaged Roland White’s home in Houma, Louisiana, recovery brought another challenge: navigating the legal issues standing between him and rebuilding. With free legal help from our grantee Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, he was able to protect his home and move his recovery forward. His story shows why civil legal aid is an essential part of disaster recovery, helping survivors overcome legal barriers so they can rebuild their homes, their lives and their communities. Watch his story. #DisasterLegalServices #LegalAid #DisasterRecovery #DisasterPreparednessMonth

Ten years, more than 400 Fellows and over 14,300 rural community members reached. This summer, LSC and Equal Justice Works are celebrating a decade of the Rural Summer Legal Corps (RSLC), a partnership that connects law students with rural communities where access to legal resources is often limited. Continuing that legacy, the 2026 RSLC Student Fellows dedicated their summer to serving communities across 31 states and territories, helping address critical legal needs and expand access to justice. As we mark 10 years of RSLC, explore the gallery below for a look at this summer’s Fellows in action and the impact this program continues to have in rural communities nationwide. To help make programs like RSLC possible for years to come, visit www.lsc.gov/donate-now. #RuralJustice #RSLC #RuralSummerLegalCorps #RuralAmerica

Consumer and financial legal issues are on the rise and civil legal providers are working to meet the growing need. In the latest episode of LSC’s Talk Justice podcast, legal aid leaders from Florida, Massachusetts and Michigan discuss what they’re seeing on the ground, from predatory lending and unfair debt collection to fraud, bankruptcy and debt connected to domestic violence. The conversation also highlights how access to legal help can make a critical difference for people navigating complicated financial and legal systems. Catch the latest episode to hear from Leticia Medina-Richman of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. (FRLS), Christopher Oldi of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc. and Ashley Lowe of Lakeshore Legal Aid. 🎧 Listen: https://lnkd.in/dsG5zuJY

This National Preparedness Month, we're asking our network to broaden how they think about disaster readiness. For millions of Americans, legal aid is the bridge between a disaster and a real recovery. LSC's Disaster Grants Program funds the organizations doing this essential work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaextRBT

Veterans deserve access to the legal help they need to protect their health, stability and well-being. We’re proud to support Bay Area Legal Services as it expands that access through a new Medical-Legal Partnership with BAY PINES VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, bringing free legal assistance directly to veterans and their families in North Pinellas County. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this partnership possible — and thank you for your continued commitment to serving those who served! #Veterans #VeteranSupport #MLP #MedicalLegalPartnership

Today marks the final day of Make-A-Will Month, but the need for legal planning for the future continues year-round. LSC-funded legal aid organizations across the country help older Americans plan their estates at no cost, protecting their wishes, securing their futures and providing peace of mind for them and their families. The numbers below show both the frequency of legal problems facing older Americans and the vital role civil legal aid plays in helping address them. #MakeAWillMonth #OlderAmericans #AccessToJustice