Nikole Nelson, the Executive Director of the Alaska Legal Services Corporation, joins the show to discuss the origins of the organization, what they do, why it’s necessary, how they help Alaskans, balancing needs during the pandemic, whether they overlap with other nonprofits, the importance of volunteers, the impact of donations, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast […]
Judge Green Estate Match Donation Total
Thanks to the generous support of the estate of Judge Mary (Meg) Greene and those who made a match donation, we have raised a total of $34,186.50. We are extremely grateful to Judge Greene for her work and her support of ALSC over the years, in addition to those who support our work across the […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Free Legal Help
For Immediate Release January 6, 2020 Alaska Attorneys Provide Free Legal Help on 2021 MLK Day COVID-19 changes some logistics but doesn’t stop the 12th year of the event Anchorage, AK—January 4, 2020— On January 18th, between noon and 4 pm, the Alaska Bar Association, Alaska Court System, and Alaska Legal Services Corporation will host […]
ALSC January Volunteer of the Month- Jon Goltz
Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? Each time I choose to volunteer, my motivation seems to have two components that come in stages. The first is simply professional responsibility, which compels me to make the time. Once I make the initial step, I recall the sense satisfaction and service that I get each time […]
Municipality of Anchorage Cares Act Voucher Program
The CARES Act Voucher Program Application Period through the Municipality of Anchorage is now open until December 13th.This program will provide vouchers to individuals and families living within the municipality to help them with certain daily expenses such as groceries, diapers, medication, gasoline, and other needs, and will be made up of non-transferable gift cards […]
December Volunteer of the Month, Jason Weiner
ALSC has a longstanding reputation for providing quality legal services to those in need. It is always great to help with their mission. I always try to keep at least one pro bono case open in the office. We usually have more than one amongst the various attorneys here in the office. We have a […]
September Volunteer of the Month – Karla Huntington
ALSC is happy to announce that the amazing Karla Huntington is our September Volunteer of the Month! Karla has a long history with ALSC, first serving as a family law staff attorney and then as a pro bono volunteer. Through her volunteer work with the Attorney of the Day (AOD) program, Karla does an extraordinary […]
August Volunteer of the Month: Walter Featherly
ALSC is excited to honor Walter Featherly as our August Volunteer of the Month! Walter is a long-time, committed volunteer who goes above and beyond in his dedicated advocacy on behalf of our clients and community. Walter not only volunteers his time, he actively encourages his associates to take pro bono cases to further ALSC’s […]
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 […]
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, […]
