For our December 2024 Volunteer Spotlight, we are excited to highlight Cory Johnson. Cory recently helped recover $7,000 in food stamp back pay for one of our clients, and we think that’s pretty fantastic! Read on to learn a little more about Cory! Q1: Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I’ve always been […]
November 2024 Volunteer Spotlight: Taylor Horne
For our November 2024 Volunteer Spotlight, we are excited to highlight Taylor Horne. Taylor Horne, a dedicated Community Justice Worker (CJW), has been making a meaningful impact by helping Alaskans access critical resources. Residing in Juneau, Taylor balances their time volunteering and enjoying the outdoors with their family and pets. Q1. Why did you choose […]
October 2024 Volunteer Spotlight: Marc Smith
For our October 2024 Volunteer Spotlight, we are excited to highlight Marc Smith. In Marc’s first month of volunteering with ALSC, he has already taken on five pro bono cases and is actively contributing to our Landlord-Tenant Helpline. This free service, available Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., is staffed by volunteer attorneys […]
July 2024 Volunteer of the month: Lam Ho Bao
For our July 2024 Volunteer recognition, we are excited to highlight Lam Ho Bao, a 2024 Equal Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps Student Fellow who has joined ALSC’s Bethel office for the summer. He has been an invaluable asset in providing direct legal services to the community and collaborating with the Community Justice […]
SNAP Volunteer Jamilynn Fenn
Q1. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I found my way through my Tribe who has a partnership with ALSC and these educational trainings with college credits and empowered me to re-engage in my education to help my Tribal communities. Q2. What are some of your experiences with ALSC that have made a […]
SNAP Volunteer Kevin McCoy
Q1. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I thought the work was very important – in 1976-1978 in Kodiak, I worked for Legal Services. Q2. What are some of your experiences with ALSC that have made a positive difference in the lives of others and/or the community? It was shocking to realize how […]
SNAP Volunteer Liz Mering
Q1. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I love ALSC’s mission of access to justice for Alaska’s low-income communities. The delays in SNAP benefits were horrifying, so it was an easy decision to help. My employer, AVCP, also encouraged and supported volunteering and many of my clients were Tribal Citizens in western Alaska […]
SNAP Volunteer Alison Radford
Q1: Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I believe in giving back to my community and assisting Alaskans when I have the chance. Also, helping people with issues they were facing with their SNAP benefits was personally rewarding to me, as a former single mother who relied on public assistance, including food stamps, […]
SNAP Volunteer Hans Huggler
Q1. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I was an associate at Lane Powell who had a long legacy with ALSC. I don’t live in Alaska, so there’s only certain cases I can take. Q2. What are some of your experiences with ALSC that have made a positive difference in the lives of […]
SNAP Volunteer Jetta Whittaker
Q1. Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I recently retired and felt like I had skills to offer, and I have a lot of admiration for such hardworking attorneys doing good in the world. Q2. What are some of your experiences with ALSC that have made a positive difference in the lives of […]
