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 […]
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 […]
Request for Proposals: Digital Assistant to Support Social Security Disability Applicants
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) seeks to engage a qualified vendor who can complete the design, project management, and development of a digital assistant that makes it easier for community navigators to complete an application for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits. The vendor will be engaged to create two versions of […]
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 […]
Alaska Native Veterans Allotment Program
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is working with heirs of deceased Alaska Native Veterans that were identified to be eligible for the Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotment Program of 2019 to become appointed as the Personal Representative for the veteran’s estate. Heirs that apply and qualify for ALSC services will receive assistance with probate petition forms […]
Judge Mary (Meg) Elaine Green Donation Match
As an attorney, and Fairbanks Superior Court Judge Mary (Meg) Elaine Green dedicated her life’s work to public service and striving for a more just world. We were humbled to learn that Judge Green included a bequest to ALSC in her will. We are beyond grateful for the role that she played in our state […]
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 […]
#GivingTuesday2020
Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters that make the work we do possible. Without the support of our communities, many Alaskans would not have access to the services we provide each year. We are humbled by the generosity that ALSC has received from our #GivingTuesday campaign and look forward to […]
