Can I apply for food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP) if I don’t have work due to COVID-19? If you are experiencing a shortage in food or have been laid off due to COVID-19 and need assistance buying groceries, you may qualify for food stamps. Public Assistance Offices are not providing in person services […]
Free Meals for Children During COVID-19 Closures
Can my child(ren) still receive school meals even if their school is closed due to COVID-19? Possibly. If your child(ren) participates in a free and reduced price meal program through their school, Please check with your child(ren)’s school district in order to see what plans the district has in place to continue your child(ren)’s access […]
3 Things to Know About COVID-19 and Evictions
1. Can my landlord evict me during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Alaska Court System has suspended eviction proceedings—at least through May 1, 2020. A landlord may not “self-help” by locking a tenant out of the property. Instead, a landlord must obtain an eviction by giving proper notice and filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer […]
What to Know About Alaska Courts and COVID-19
I have a court appearance but I am worried about COVID-19 or I’m experiencing symptoms. What can I do?The Court System is asking people NOT TO ENTER A COURTHOUSE IF: – You have flu-like symptoms, or – Have traveled outside AK in the last 14 days, or – […]
Jammin’ for Justice 2020
The 7th annual Jammin’ for Justice will be Thursday, April 16th, 2020. This year’s event will feature the island vibes of the local favorite Hawaiian reggae band H3. We hope you can join us for a night of dancing, fun and celebration of access to justice in the last frontier! Tickets are $20 in advance, […]
March Volunteer of the Month: Ilona Bessenyey
Ilona Bessenyey is a former staff attorney at ALSC and a current pro bono volunteer with our Veterans Clinics, Wills Clinics, the Veterans Administration’s Stand Down events, and she takes pro bono cases. Ilona also travels to remote Alaska to do pro bono wills for Alaska Native organization shareholders. As a pro bono volunteer, Ilona […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Doug Mertz
Long a pillar of the Juneau legal community as a litigator in trial and appellate courts, Doug has taken pro bono cases and previously volunteered at the Early Resolution Project and MLK Day of Services. He is best known as plaintiff’s counsel in the school free speech case Morse v. Fredrick, 551 U.S. 393 (2007) […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Jordan Duplessis
Jordan, a recent intern from the UAA Legal Studies department, was a fantastic team player and ready to assist with anything. She ensured that ALSC clients obtained the necessary court documents for their cases. She also helped with a number of special projects. She will be missed! Read on for our full interview with Jordan […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Chelsea Ray Riekkola
Our November Volunteer of the Month is Chelsea Ray Riekkola! Chelsea is a lifelong Alaskan who volunteers with ALSC through the Attorney of the Day program, by taking on full pro bono cases, and providing wills clinics in the community. We truly value the enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassion she brings to ALSC’s clients and the […]
Job Opportunity: Partnering for Native Health AmeriCorps Member Legal Advocate
About: Alaska Pacific University has received a multi-state grant from AmeriCorps to host one-year AmeriCorps members to facilitate a Medical-Legal partnership (MLP) program serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives throughout the U.S. This program, Partnering for Native Health, is an award-winning multidisciplinary project that embeds AmeriCorps Members in the tribal health care system to address […]
