We’re so excited to announce that H3 Hawaiian Reggae will be headlining Jammin’ for Justice 2022! Join us at the Cuddy Family Midtown Park amphitheater from 5:30-8:30 P.M. on June 16 as we celebrate another year of helping Alaskans access justice, and raise the funds we need to continue our mission. And we’re bringing the […]
February 2022 Volunteer of the Month: Jane Mores
For the past few years, Jane Mores has been an active volunteer with ALSC, mainly as a pro bono attorney for our monthly Family Law Clinic in Southeast Alaska, a partnership with AWARE, a local domestic violence shelter. Jane has always been well-prepared and reliable, offering specialized assistance and advice to clients every month. Thank […]
Securing Justice for a Grieving Sister: An ALSC Success Story
In a recent case, we helped a client whose brother passed away, leaving her grief-stricken and struggling at work. She was then fired and denied unemployment benefits, making an already bad situation worse. We successfully reinstated her benefits and in the process ensured an important protection for workers struggling with trauma.
Volunteer of the Month: Joe Reece
bono attorney with ALSC for 30+ years! Wow! His expertise and willingness to help ALSC clients is consistent and greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe, for all you do!
Volunteer of the Month: Sarah Schirack
Our November Volunteer of the Month is the amazing Sarah Schirack of Perkins Coie in Anchorage! Sarah most recently volunteered her considerable expertise as an appellate attorney, drafting the responding brief on behalf of our client in the Ninth Circuit in a highly contested and complex divorce & custody case involving domestic violence. Thank you […]
Save the Date for #GivingTuesday!
We’re 4 weeks away from #GivingTuesday – a global day of generosity that takes place Tuesday, November 30th, 2021! Last year, you helped ALSC raise over $8,500 on #GivingTuesday to provide essential civil legal services to Alaskans across the state. This year, we have a lot planned to make this the best #GivingTuesday yet, but […]
Volunteer of the Month: Scott A. Sterling
Congratulations to Scott Sterling, ALSC’s October Volunteer of the Month! Having been in practice for decades, Scott brings a wealth of experience to the table for ALSC’s clients, as well as a strong sense of empathy and compassion. He has always made himself available for pro bono work with ALSC, despite having a demanding private […]
Request for Proposals: Digital Assistant to Support Social Security Disability Applicants
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) seeks to engage a qualified vendor who can complete the design, project management, and development of a digital assistant that makes it easier for community navigators to complete an application for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits. The vendor will be engaged to create two versions of […]
Alaska Native Veterans Allotment Program
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is working with heirs of deceased Alaska Native Veterans that were identified to be eligible for the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotment Program of 2019 to become appointed as the Personal Representative for the veteran’s estate. Heirs that apply and qualify for ALSC services will receive assistance with probate petition forms […]
Judge Mary (Meg) Elaine Green Donation Match
As an attorney, and Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Mary (Meg) Elaine Green dedicated her life’s work to public service and striving for a more just world. We were humbled to learn that Judge Green included a bequest to ALSC in her will. We are beyond grateful for the role that she played in our state […]
