The ALSC Community Advocate Program is happy to announce that our “Intro to Debt Collection Defense” course is now live! This course covers the basics of the FDCPA and helps advocates become knowledgeable in identifying bad collection practices so that they can assist community members and help make good referrals to ALSC for further assistance. […]
Uncle Leroy’s Coffee & ALSC Coffee of the Month!
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is excited to partner with Uncle Leroy’s Coffee on a featured coffee blend for the month of April to help celebrate our annual Jammin for Justice event! Our featured coffee blend is roasted specially for ALSC, and is a mix of Columbian and Guatemalan coffee roasted at a #3! This light […]
CDC Eviction Moratorium Extended through March 31st, 2021
The Biden Administration has extended the CDC Eviction Moratorium for non-payment of rent through March 31, 2021. To qualify for protection, a tenant provide a CDC Declaration to their landlord (link here), certifying that: – They have used best efforts to obtain government assistance for rent or housing; – They meet income requirements; – They […]
COVID-19 SNAP Update
On Friday January 22, 2021 President Biden signed an executive order for several changes to food security benefits including; – extending the 15% PEBT benefits increase recently approved by Congress in the stimulus bill, – allowing states to increase emergency SNAP allotments for the lowest-income residents, and – Asking the USDA to update the 15 […]
Pick.Click.Give Podcast Interview with ALSC
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 […]
Job Opportunity: MLP Supervising Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is seeking an experienced attorney to supervise its Partnering for Native Health Medical-Legal Partnership Project (MLP). Due to pandemic restrictions, this position is currently based at ALSC’s Anchorage Office, working in close coordination with the Alaska Native Medical Center (ANMC) in Anchorage. Once restrictions are lifted, the position will likely be […]
Job Opportunity: Fair Housing Education and Outreach Coordinator
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) has an opening in its Anchorage office for a full-time Education and Outreach Coordinator to join the team that manages ALSC’s Fair Housing Project. ALSC is a private non-profit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income Alaskans through 12 statewide offices. The Fair Housing Project works to eliminate […]
Job Opportunity: Anchorage Staff Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation has an opening for a full-time staff attorney in the Anchorage office to start as soon as can be arranged. This Position will be part of ALSC’s Medical-Legal Partnership Network and will provide direct legal assistance to victims of crime statewide. This position is a VOCA-funded partnership with the Alaska Network […]
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 […]
