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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 5h

The 2025 Access to Justice auction is OPEN! Bid now to win exciting gifts and experiences that support LAFLA's mission, including:

🎤4 Tickets and Forum Club passes to see Ariana Grande
⚾2026 Los Angeles Dodgers Experience

Place your bids today! https://auction.biddingforgood.com/auction/341808182

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 5h

📣 Las autoridades han anunciado que, si el cierre del gobierno federal continúa después del jueves 23 de octubre, los beneficios de CalFresh se suspenderán en noviembre hasta que el gobierno federal reabra sus puertas. Esto es lo que debe saber.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 9h

📣Officials have announced that if the federal government shutdown continues beyond Thursday, October 23, CalFresh benefits will stop in November until the federal government reopens.
Here’s what to know.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 5d

LAFLA’s Permanency Project has helped over 160 clients apply for lawful permanent residency thanks to UC Irvine School of Law students & Orrick attorneys. At our latest clinic, students assisted 8 clients seeking refuge from global insecurity—guided by LAFLA's expert staff & our pro bono volunteers.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 8d

If you applied for FEMA relief and disagree with their decision, you can appeal—and we can help! Join our FEMA Appeals Clinic to get step-by-step guidance on how to file an appeal and understand your rights in the process.

📅 Tuesday, Oct 21 | 2:30 – 5:00 PM
📍 Virtual
📌 lafla.org/fires.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 14d

The Emcee for our 27th Access to Justice Gala is Golden Globe-winning actor and musician Katey Sagal! Katey has captivated audiences with a wide range of dramatic and comedic roles throughout her celebrated career. A talented musician, she has also released two albums and a memoir. www.lafla.org/atj

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

With LAFLA’s support, Lucy secured permanent residency, giving her protection from her abuser without relying on him for legal status. She was finally free to reclaim her life and continue her education safely.

youtu.be/VGlYWNIZ89M

LAFLA 2021: Lucy's Story

YouTube video by Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Lucy came to the U.S. to pursue a nursing degree. When she met and fell in love with her husband, life seemed full of promise. But when Lucy returned to school, her husband became angry and violent. Afraid for her safety, Lucy turned to LAFLA for help.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

📢If you've been impacted by the SoCal fires, join us at our upcoming disaster relief legal events to help you navigate the recovery process, manage tenant and homeowner issues, and make informed decisions during this critical time.

Visit www.lafla.org/fires for more information.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

Nicole’s story isn’t unique: Thousands of disabled borrowers are trapped in bureaucratic limbo. Learn more: www.marketwatch.com/story/disabl...

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

With her autoimmune condition, Nicole struggled to work enough to repay her student loans. LAFLA helped her apply for a debt relief program for people with disabilities, but months passed with no response. Finally, she was told she'd have to apply all over again.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 15d

🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Our 27th annual Access to Justice Gala is Wednesday, October 29! Join us in honoring community leaders who tirelessly champion the rights of the most underserved.

Learn more about our honorees and get tickets 🎟️at lafla.org/atj.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Aug 9

🎥 LAFLA is proud to announce that our 2024 Access to Justice video series has been awarded a Golden Telly Award! 🏆

Through the voices of Ahmad, Aura, and Pierre, our campaign highlights the life-changing impact of legal aid—and the often unseen ripple effects of generosity.

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LAFLA's 2024 Access to Justice Videos Win Golden Telly Award - LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Our award-winning Access to Justice campaign highlights the life-changing impact of legal aid and the essential role of access to justice in building stronger communities.

lafla.org

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 29

Hear from Heeyoung Linda Park in LAist about the impact this will have on families already struggling to get by: bit.ly/4mm9K5q

LA housing vouchers will soon cover less rent. City officials blame Trump funding cuts

Starting Aug. 1, the city will decrease rent subsidies for its federally funded Section 8 housing vouchers, leaving 60,000 households stuck with fewer places to go.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 29

Over 50,000 low-income households in Los Angeles rely on housing vouchers to help cover the city’s soaring cost of living. But now, due to federal budget cuts, Section 8 vouchers will cover 10% less rent—putting even more people at risk of homelessness.

LAist: LA housing vouchers will soon cover less rent. City officials blame Trump funding cuts.

By David Wagner.
Published Jul 25, 2025 7:00 AM.

"They have to settle for worse or smaller housing...or they could lose their voucher." - Heeyoung Linda Park, Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thank you Community Legal Services for highlighting the value of legal aid and the important work LAFLA and our partner organizations are doing to help protect tenants from illegal price gouging following this year's wildfires in Los Angeles County. youtu.be/EG2sRWw5hRA?...

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 8

5/5 With your help, we can continue to help our communities move forward and thrive. Please, consider supporting our wildfire relief fund today at lafla.org/support-wild...

Support Wildfire Relief - LAFLA: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Your generous support means that people facing eviction can stay housed, that domestic violence survivors can leave abusive relationships and that veterans needing health care get the benefits they de...

lafla.org

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 8

4/5 We are proud of the progress we have made and the relief we have brought to our communities, but we know we still have tremendous work ahead to ensure the most impacted wildfire survivors have equal access to justice.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 8

3/5 In total, we provided “know your rights” presentations to nearly 1,500 individuals and legal assistance in more than 770 wildfire-related cases, including housing, FEMA appeals, consumer relief and price gouging, benefits, and other wildfire-related support in seven languages.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 8

2/5 Over the past six months, LAFLA has mobilized more than 220 volunteers who contributed nearly 1,000 hours to assist wildfire survivors. Through 37 clinics, workshops, and resource fairs, and by staffing daily FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers for several months, LAFLA offered vital legal support.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 8

1/5 🧵 Today marks six months since wildfires devastated Los Angeles. As our community continues to rebuild and heal, our staff and volunteers have been compassionately supporting survivors navigating complex legal mazes. From here, one thing remains clear: Our communities continue to need us.

LAFLA staff at various disaster relief legal events.

Six Months On: Recovery, Resilience, and the Road Ahead.

Support wildfire legal relief at www.lafla.org/support-wildfire-relief.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jul 1

Check out LAFLA's 2024 Annual Report—celebrating 95 years of advancing equal access to justice!

Since 1929, LAFLA has remained a bedrock resource through nearly a century of change, continuing to pioneer new ways to bring justice within reach for all.

lafla.org/media-center...

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jun 30

With #PrideMonth coming to a close, we continue to celebrate the vibrant tapestry that is LA’s LGBTQ+ community—woven through generations of courage and resistance. We're grateful for the trailblazers who have shown us the transformative power of collective action in the pursuit of justice.🌈

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jun 30

저희 사무실은금요일, 7월 4일에 휴무입니다.
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この事務所は金曜日7月 4日休業とさせていただきます。
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Các văn phòng của chúng tôi đóng cửa vào Thư sáu, Ngày 4, Tháng 7.
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นักงานเราปิดทำการ วันศุกรสบด4 กรกฎาคม
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ការិយាល័យរបស់យើងបិទនៅថ្ងៃសុក, 07/04/2025.

공지
저희 사무실은금요일, 7월 4일에 휴무입니다.

お知らせ
この事務所は金曜日7月 4日休業とさせていただきます。

www.lafla.org

Thông Báo
Các văn phòng của chúng tôi đóng cửa vào Thư sáu, Ngày 4, Tháng 7.

โปรดทราบ
นักงานเราปิดทำการ วันศุกรสบด4 กรกฎาคม

ប្រកាស
ការិយាល័យរបស់យើងបិទនៅថ្ងៃសុក, 07/04/2025.

www.lafla.org

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jun 30

All LAFLA offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
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Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el viernes 4 de julio de 2025 en observancia del Día de la Independencia.
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该办公室将于星期五, 7月4日关闭。
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該辦公室將於星期五, 7月4日關閉。

Notice: All LAFLA offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.

Aviso: Todas las oficinas de LAFLA estarán cerradas el viernes 4 de julio de 2025 en observancia del Día de la Independencia.

www.lafla.org

通知
该办公室将于星期五, 7月4日关闭。

通知
該辦公室將於星期五, 7月4日關閉。

www.lafla.org

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