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The frontline law firm for people living in poverty across Greater Los Angeles. www.lafla.org
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 14d
📢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.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 4d
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 · 7d
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 · 13d
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 · 14d
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.

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LAFLA 2021: Lucy's Story
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 14d
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 · 14d
📢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.
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · 14d
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 · 14d
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 · 14d
🎉 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.
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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.
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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...
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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.

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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
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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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Legal Services Corporation @legalservicescorp.bsky.social · Jun 26
This #FamilyReunificationMonth, we celebrate stories like Pierre Cordero’s. When his ex tried to keep him from his son, LAFLA helped him fight for custody—and win. Today, he is a lawyer at LAFLA, helping others do the same. @legalaidla.bsky.social youtu.be/2vSpaQFbuSs?...
Pierre's Journey (Access to Justice 2024)
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jun 23
With LAFLA's help, Misty and her neighbors won the right to return or relocate with help—and saved much needed affordable housing. Access to free legal services protects our rights and strengthens our communities!
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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles @legalaidla.bsky.social · Jun 23
Misty was one of 100 tenants who were suddenly left homeless after a fire destroyed their building. The owner promised repairs, but secretly began illegally converting the low-income housing into a tourist hotel.
“The legal team were complete lifesavers, they were amazing…I could go to work without worrying what’s going to happen to us, what’s going to happen to my place. The settlement enabled us to have a better life.” - Misty, eviction defense client
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