ALSC’s April 2019 Volunteer of the Month is the fantastic Siobhan McIntyre! Siobhan helps Alaskans across the state with their critical housing issues through ALSC’s Landlord Tenant Hotline. Read on for our full interview with Siobhan below: Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I chose to volunteer with the ALSC Landlord Tenant Hotline […]
Fair Housing Month: Two free movie screenings at UAA and Bear Tooth Theatrepub
In honor of Fair Housing Month, the ALSC Fair Housing Project is teaming up with UAA, Beartooth Theatrepub, and the Municipality of Anchorage to offer two free community film screenings and panel discussions of the documentary City Rising: Gentrification and Displacement. Thursday, April 18th, 2019 | 6PM – 7:30PM UAA Rasumuson Hall, Room 110 (3211 […]
Volunteer of the Month: Lael Harrison
ALSC’s March 2019 Volunteer of the Month is the marvelous Lael Harrison! Lael is an extraordinary volunteer who has made a huge impact at ALSC due to the passion and energy she puts into helping those in need. Lael offers her time and services by taking on pro bono cases and most recently through the […]
Free Legal Hotline for Alaskans Impacted by November Earthquake
A legal hotline is now available for people impacted by the Nov. 30, 2018, earthquake in the following areas: Municipality of Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and Matanuska-Susitna Borough (additional areas may be designated later). Earthquake survivors facing legal issues who are unable to afford a lawyer may call the toll-free hotline: (855) 743-1001 9a.m. – […]
UAA Housing Fair: Opportunity for free civil legal help for UAA students
UAA Student Activities and Commuter Programs will be hosting a Housing Fair on Wednesday, April 3rd in the Student Union Cafeteria from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. At the Housing Fair, Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Fair Housing Project will provide UAA students the opportunity for legal assistance for issues related to housing, public benefits, consumer issues, veteran issues, native allotments, […]
Impact of FY2020 Amended Budget on Alaska Legal Services Corporation
FOR RELEASE Monday, February 18, 2019 CONTACT Nikole Nelson, Executive Director nnelson@alsc-law.org (907)351-7137 Eliminating State Funding to Alaska Legal Services Corporation will Force Alaskans to Navigate the Justice System Alone ANCHORAGE – Governor Dunleavy’s amended budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 calls for eliminating all state funding to Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC). ALSC is […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Andy Harrington
ALSC is so happy to celebrate justice champion extraordinaire Andy Harrington as our February Volunteer of the Month! Andy has truly done it all in his ALSC career that has spanned nearly 4 decades – from serving as a staff attorney, to Executive Director, and now to pro bono volunteer. We are so appreciative to […]
UAA Panel Discussion: Your Rights to be Harassment Free
On Friday, February 15, 2019, there will be a panel discussion at UAA (Multicultural Center, Rasmuson Hall 106) from 11:30am – 1:30pm aimed at informing the community of their rights regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, housing and higher education. There will be free food and free parking on campus. Panelists include: Dan Coons, Director […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Sam Fortier
ALSC’s first Volunteer of the Month for 2019 is the amazing Sam Fortier! Sam has truly made a difference in the lives of ALSC’s clients through his long and passionate pro bono career. We are so appreciative to have Sam’s expertise and dedicated advocacy for our clients! Read on for Sam’s interview with ALSC: Why […]
December Volunteer of the Month: Joan Clover
We are thrilled to honor Joan Clover as ALSC’s December Volunteer of the Month! Joan regularly volunteers as ALSC’s family law Attorney of the Day. Through this role, Joan plays an instrumental role in helping clients navigate complex legal issues that significantly impact their lives. We are so grateful to have Joan as a volunteer, […]
