Our final Volunteer of the Month for 2017 is the extraordinary Lauren Sommer! We are extremely grateful to have Lauren as a pro bono volunteer because she always goes the extra mile when helping clients with her passion, determination, and positive attitude. Check out our interview with Lauren below: Why did you choose to volunteer […]
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with ALSC!
After the busiest shopping days of the year, #GivingTuesday gives us all a chance to give back. Your gift to ALSC on this special day provides life-changing access to civil legal aid that will: Help Alaskans fight foreclosure and stay in their homes, Protect domestic violence victims and their families, and Secure access to healthcare and public […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Helen Poitra-Chalmers
Helen Poitra-Chalmers is our marvelous November Volunteer of the Month! Helen can truly do it all. Not only does Helen lend her talents to the Landlord/Tenant Hotline by helping Alaskans with their critical housing needs, she also serves as an essential member of ALSC’s fundraising committee. We are so thankful for the passion, determination, and […]
Robert Hickerson Day
Every October 12th, ALSC offices close to commemorate Robert Hickerson Day. Robert was ALSC’s Executive Director from 1984 until June 2001, when he passed away after a courageous 7-year on-again-off-again battle with a brain tumor. Robert was and still is a stellar example of all we should hope to be as advocates for our communities […]
October Volunteer of the Month Abigail O’Connor
ALSC’s October Volunteer of the Month is Abigail O’Connor! Abigail creates life-changing positive outcomes for our clients and the community through her extensive skill-set. We are proud to honor her dedication to pro bono work and to serving those in need. Check out our interview with Abigail below: Why did you choose to volunteer with […]
September Volunteer of the Month Nicholas Kittleson
ALSC’s September 2017 Volunteer of the Month is Nicholas Kittleson! We are always amazed and inspired by the passion and dedication Nicholas brings to his clients and cases. Read on for more about Nicholas and his interview about his pro bono experiences with ALSC: Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I think there is […]
Kotzebue 50th Anniversary Celebration
Alaska Legal Services Corporation invites all community members, volunteers, supporters, and clients to join us for a celebration of 50 years of justice and ALSC’s presence in Kotzebue and the surrounding communities! The celebration will be help on Friday, September 22 from 12pm-1pm in the Ferguson Building Board Room (733 2nd Ave., Kotzebue, AK 99752). […]
August Volunteers of the Month: Daniel McCaskey, Brittany Ward, and Peter Travers
We are delighted to honor three of our amazing summer fellows/interns as our August Volunteers of the Month: Daniel McCaskey, Brittany Ward and Peter Travers! Daniel, Brittany, and Peter worked within the Anchorage office on various projects and were instrumental members of team ALSC. We were incredibly lucky to have their dedication, passion, and enthusiasm […]
Free CLE Webinar for Attorneys: Adoption in Alaska
The ALSC Pro Bono Training Academy is offering a free CLE webinar for attorneys about adoption in Alaska on Wednesday, July 12th, from 1pm-2:30pm. The webinar will take you through the steps of filing for and obtaining an adoption for your client. It was also highlight some of the common pitfalls and give best practice […]
May Volunteer of the Month Larissa Hail
Larissa Hail is ALSC’s May Volunteer of the Month! Larissa is an attorney at the Law Offices of Dan Allan & Associates who has a passionate committment to her pro bono work. As a volunteer, Larissa makes a life-changing difference for clients through direct representation, and helps guide individuals through the self-help resources they need to […]
