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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Members of Pennsylvania’s civil legal aid community gathered last month for our annual MLK, Jr. Reception, where we were pleased to recognize the students who spent the summer contributing their time, energy, and talents to programs across the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network.

PLAN, Inc. summer interns pose with Deputy Director Liz Chacko at the 2026 MLK, Jr. Reception at the Civic Club of Harrisburg.

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA @legalaidsepa.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The PA Legal Aid Network (PLAN) celebrated 13 law students who gained impactful experience in legal aids this summer as Martin Luther King, Jr. interns. The MLK Reception, July 23, 2026 at the Civic Club of Harrisburg, featured keynote speaker Sen. Art Haywood. @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social

2026 Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Martin Luther King, Jr. interns are at the following programs:

Community Justice Project @cjplawpa
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia @clsphila
Justice at Work PA
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA @legalaidsepa
MidPenn Legal Services @legalmidpenn
Neighborhood Legal Services @nlsapgh
North Penn Legal Services (NPLS) @nplspa
Northwestern Legal Services
Pennsylvania Health Law Project @pahealthlaw
Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project @pa_ilp
Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Regional Housing Legal Services @rhlspa

LASP's team (from left): Shawn Boehringer, Executive Director; Lauryn Hartmann, Norristown Intern and Drexel Law student; Victoria LeCates, Staff Attorney and Montgomery County Pro Bono Coordinator; Tayana Bennett, MLK Intern and Howard University law student; and Marion Hoffman Fraley, Communications Director.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Join us this month as we recognize the 2026 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program cohort, hear from keynote speaker Senator Art Haywood, and celebrate the impact of their work throughout our civil legal aid network. Registration closes in two weeks! RSVP today: bit.ly/3SWP625

Invitation to a reception celebrating the 2026 cohort of the MLK, Jr. Internship Program. The reception will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Civic Club of Harrisburg.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you to Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. for directing more than $91,000 in cy pres funding to our network! This support will help more Pennsylvanians access free legal help from attorneys when facing serious problems impacting housing, safety, utilities, and other essentials of daily life.

Quote graphic featuring Aaron Rihn, Principal Attorney at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. Aaron Rihn praises the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's work providing legal services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians and highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice and critical legal help for those in need.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today is Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary election. If you are registered to vote, make a plan to cast your ballot today. Voters who are not affiliated with a major party can still vote on local ballot initiatives. Polls are open until 8 PM across Pennsylvania.

Stylized figure holding a ‘VOTE!’ sign above their head with circular text reading ‘Primary Election Day’ and ‘Polls Open Until 8 PM.’

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We’re grateful to Chief Justice Debra Todd for highlighting our statewide network of legal aid organizations in her 2026 Law Day message. At a time when many Pennsylvanians are carrying heavy burdens, civil legal aid and pro bono service make a real difference in people’s lives.

This is an image of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been extended through May 8! Need help affording your utilities? Eligible homeowners and renters can apply to LIHEAP for cash and crisis grants. Online: www.compass.dhs.pa.gov Paper: www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs... Crisis Line: 1-866-857-7095

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Last call! Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards close at midnight. Help us honor the advocates, partners, and community leaders who strengthen civil legal aid across Pennsylvania. Submit here: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

How many counties rely on the programs in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for help resolving civil legal issues? All 67. We help people in every county of Pennsylvania address civil legal problems that put their housing, health, finances, and family stability at risk.

Map of Pennsylvania showing the service areas of the legal aid programs that make up the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, illustrating that together they serve all 67 counties across the Commonwealth.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Throwback Thursday to past Statewide Training Conferences, where advocates from across Pennsylvania came together to learn, collaborate, and show their passion for civil legal aid. Just over six months to go until the 2026 conference! We can’t wait to see everyone again.

Three attendees at the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Statewide Training Conference pose together holding signs that read “I ♥ Civil Legal Aid,” “I ♥ My Community,” “My Passion Is Housing Law,” and “#ClientsMatter.”

Attendees sit at tables during a Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Statewide Training Conference session while one participant raises a hand to ask a question during a panel discussion.

A woman smiles while holding a sign that reads “#CivilLegalAidMatters” during the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Statewide Training Conference.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2026 Excellence Awards — our annual event honoring professionals across Pennsylvania whose work on behalf of civil legal aid improves lives in their communities. Nominations close Monday, March 16, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

Guests seated at tables raise glasses in a toast during the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's Excellence Awards.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Every $1 invested in civil legal aid returns $12 to Pennsylvania’s economy. That means last year’s $6.7 million state investment generated an estimated $79.9 million for the Commonwealth through cost savings, increased stability, and economic gains.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

With 14 organizations and nearly 70 offices statewide, our network is full of opportunities to make an impact! Learn why we love working for civil legal aid and join us in advancing access to justice for those who need it most. Start your search today: bit.ly/PLANjobs

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Last year, nearly half of all cases across the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network involved children. In domestic abuse cases, that number was even higher. When families reach out for help, their kids are part of the story too — and they deserve a safe path forward. Civil legal aid makes that possible.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

It was great to connect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth at our reception with the Pennsylvania Bar Association on the opening day of the Conference of County Bar Leaders in State College.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Excellence Awards — and we need your help finding this year’s honorees! Know a professional from our network, private bar partner, or community leader whose civil legal work is improving lives across Pennsylvania? Tell us about them: bit.ly/2026Excellen...

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Every day, civil legal aid helps survivors protect themselves and their children—creating a pathway toward stability, healing, and a safer future. Learn more about why access to civil legal aid matters: www.palegalaid.net

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Access to justice starts with meaningful access to a lawyer. Last year, our network helped nearly 81,000 households access free legal counsel—serving 176,500 Pennsylvanians, including 75,000 children. Justice matters. Visit www.palegalaid.net to learn more.

Graphic text reads: “176,500 Pennsylvanians received free legal counsel through our network last year,” with Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network branding.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Access to justice changes lives. Whether it’s preserving housing for a family with children, securing disability benefits for a veteran, or creating a safe way out of a domestic violence situation—the programs of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network provide free legal support when it matters most.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

During #GivingTuesday we ask you to support the vital work of one the civil legal aid programs that make up the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. Your gift helps protect housing, safety, and financial stability for people facing critical legal challenges.

At the top, large text reads ‘Giving Tuesday.’ Beneath it, a subheadline says, ‘Your gift strengthens civil legal aid for families in every county.’ Below the header, the map shows the service areas of PLAN’s regional programs — Northwestern Legal Services, Neighborhood Legal Services, Summit Legal Aid, MidPenn Legal Services, North Penn Legal Services, Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia — along with statewide specialized programs listed in a box above the map: Community Justice Project, Justice at Work, Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, and Regional Housing Legal Services.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

There’s still time to vote! 🗳️ Polls in Pennsylvania are open until 8 PM. For information about polling places, voting hours, election laws, and voter rights—including language assistance and accessibility services—visit: bit.ly/3YGnEpN

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA @legalaidsepa.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

NLADA conference Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2025 has focused on emerging issues in civil legal aid, public defense & public interest law, & on strengthening strategies to meet legal needs of low-income individuals & families. #NLADA25 @nlada.bsky.social @clsphila.bsky.social @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social

From left: Debby Freedman, Executive Director of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia; Lori Molloy, Executive Director of North Penn Legal Services (NPLS); Meredith Rapkin, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.; and Shawn Boeheringer, Executive Director of Legal Aid of Southeastern PA (LASP).

Shawn Boehringer; Carolyn Johnson, LASP Chief Counsel; Laurel Anderson, LASP Community Engagement Unit Supervising Attorney; and Richard A.J. Prebil, LASP Veterans Advocacy Project Supervising Attorney.

Kesha James, Executive Director of the Management Information Exchange (MIE), with Shawn Boehringer. Kesha is also a member of LASP's Board of Directors and a LASP alumna.

Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. staff and alum.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

SNAP benefits are paused during the government shutdown until funding resumes in PA—leaving two million at risk of going without groceries in November. These resources can help you find food assistance: ✅ @feedingamerica.org: feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank ✅ PA211: search.pa211.org

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National Legal Aid and Defender Association @nlada.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We’re excited to share that April Frazier Camara, President & CEO of NLADA, will be speaking at the @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social 2025 Statewide Training Conference on Tuesday, September 9. Learn more about the conference here: palegalaid.net/plan-confere...

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA @legalaidsepa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

HARRISBURG - Heading to the 2025 PLAN Training Conference? Join NLS & LASP for “Creating Impactful & Accessible Materials with Canva” 🗓️ Tue, Sept. 9 | 3:45-4:45pm Presenters: Giselle Martinez, Julia Marasco & Marion Fraley #LegalAidMatters @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social @nlsapgh.bsky.social

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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA @legalaidsepa.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

HARRISBURG - LASP is part of the 2025 PLAN Statewide Training! 🗓️ Sept. 8: Erika Becker, Pro Bono Director | “Compliance Training Outcomes” 🗓️ Sept. 9: Mary Jacob, Staff Attorney | “Responding to the Growth of Non-Judicial Foreclosures" @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social #LegalAidMatters

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Our Statewide Training Conference kicks off next week! We’re excited to come together with colleagues from across Pennsylvania to share ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen our network’s collective impact as civil legal aid providers.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Every day, our civil legal aid programs help families, veterans, and seniors access justice, protect what matters most, and remove legal barriers that threaten wellbeing, opportunity, and economic stability. Learn more about our impact across Pennsylvania: www.palegalaid.net

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

What does justice look like in Pennsylvania? It looks like a statewide network of legal aid organizations—serving every county to ensure all Pennsylvanians have access to the civil legal support they deserve. Learn more about our work: www.palegalaid.net

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

New SNAP rules start in September! Most adults must now work 20+ hours/week to stay on SNAP unless exempt. Those who aren’t exempt or don’t meet the requirement can only get 3 months of SNAP every 3 years. Need help? Check out this guide from @clsphila.bsky.social: clsphila.org/SNAPchanges

This is an informational graphic with a white background. At the top, the outline of a lightbulb appears in dark blue with light blue rays shining outward. Below it, large dark blue text reads “RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT,” followed by a thin horizontal blue line and the text “New SNAP Requirements.” The logos for Community Legal Services of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network are centered at the bottom.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Our Statewide Training Conference is almost here — bringing hundreds of advocates to Harrisburg for our largest training event of the year! In 2024, attendees earned nearly 1,500 CLE credits, and this year promises even more opportunities for learning and networking.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Access to justice changes lives. Every year, our advocates help thousands of Pennsylvanians maintain housing, protect their families, and overcome legal barriers that threaten their opportunity and stability. Learn how you can help: www.palegalaid.net

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

#ICYMI Our August newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest news from across our network in this month's issue of Connections: A Community for Justice. 🔗 conta.cc/3UlLapk

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Across Pennsylvania, people face barriers to accessing the legal system due to language gaps, disability access, lack of transportation, and the basic cost of legal help. Civil legal aid levels the playing field and makes justice accessible for all.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Civil legal aid prevents crises before they escalate—keeping families housed, protecting survivors, and helping seniors and veterans remain financially independent. That means fewer public costs for emergency shelter and services—and stronger, more stable communities. Learn more: bit.ly/401LCwd

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Understanding your rights and knowing where to turn for help is important. Our website helps Pennsylvanians find answers to legal questions and connect with organizations that provide free civil legal aid. Get started today: www.PALawHelp.org

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program! These rising second- and third-year law students now join a growing legacy of legal professionals advancing justice and opportunity across Pennsylvania.

Abbey-Gail Morris, a rising 3L at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, stands beside a Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network banner that reads “Standing for Liberty and Justice for All,” featuring imagery of the scales of justice and the American flag. Morris delivered remarks on behalf of the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship cohort during the closing reception.

Meet the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program graduates—fourteen rising law students who spent the summer advancing justice through civil legal aid. Pictured with them are Meredith Rapkin, Sharon R. López, Philip DeCicco, and Regina M. Foley at the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Closing Reception.

Members of PLAN, Inc. leadership pose with keynote speaker Sharon López at the 2025 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Closing Reception, held last week at the Hilton Harrisburg. From left: Meredith Rapkin, PLAN, Inc. Executive Director, Regina Foley, PLAN, Inc. Board President, Sharon López, Founding & Managing Partner, Triquetra Law, and Philip DeCicco, PLAN, Inc. Interim MLK Jr. Program Director.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Every day, we help families in Pennsylvania move from crisis to stability. Whether it's preventing eviction, securing benefits, or protecting someone from domestic violence, our attorneys are there through some of life's hardest moments—with legal support that matters.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, civil legal aid is within reach. Each year, our network provides free legal help to low-income residents in all 67 counties of the state—supporting veterans, seniors, homeowners, children, those recovering from disasters, and many others: www.palegalaid.net

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Our network has a variety of open positions across Pennsylvania. Learn why we love working for civil legal aid—and join us in advancing access to justice for those in need! Start your search: bit.ly/PLANjobs

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Do you know your rights when it comes to security deposits in Pennsylvania? Learn how much landlords can charge, when they must return your deposit, and what steps you can take if they don’t. Get the details here: bit.ly/PALawHelp-Se...

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Access to legal representation makes a big impact. Just ask the thousands of veterans, seniors, families, domestic violence survivors, and children that our network helped this year. Learn more about how we are making a difference in communities across Pennsylvania: www.palegalaid.net

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Summit Legal Aid @summitlegalaid.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

📣Residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties: We're holding focus group meetings this summer! Spots are limited! Sign up here 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/SLA-NLSFocusGroups

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Civil legal aid supports veterans across Pennsylvania—from preventing homelessness and securing disability benefits to navigating healthcare appeals and protecting against predatory lending. Watch to see how our work helps veterans access the benefits and protections they deserve: bit.ly/44HIdnI

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Join us in Harrisburg on July 24 from 5:00–7:00 PM for the MLK Jr. Summer Internship Closing Reception—and celebrate the law students dedicating their summer to advancing justice in communities across Pennsylvania! Register here: bit.ly/MLKInterns25

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

A map of Pennsylvania highlights the service areas of the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. The state is divided into regions labeled with the names of eight regional legal aid organizations: Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS), Summit Legal Aid (SLA), MidPenn Legal Services (MidPenn), North Penn Legal Services (NPLS), Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP), and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia (CLS); with Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA). Six specialized legal aid programs are listed separately: Community Justice Project (CJP), Justice at Work (JaW), Pennsylvania Health Law Project (PHLP), Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP), Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP), and Regional Housing Legal Services (RHLS).

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Low-income Pennsylvanians should know that civil legal aid is an option—and be able to access it. That’s why we offer an online intake tool. Share a few details to get information about your issue or apply for help: palegalaid.net/find-legal-h...

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network @palegalaidnetwork.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Attorneys! Support access to justice while putting your skills to use where they’re needed most. Explore opportunities with one of the accredited civil legal aid programs in our network: bit.ly/PA-ProBono

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