ALSC is excited to recognize William Baynard as the May ALSC Volunteer of the Month! Here is more about William, and why he volunteers! “About two years ago, I decided to go back to school. I didn’t want to stop practicing law entirely and I wanted to maintain a connection to my home in Alaska […]
Community Needs Survey
ALSC is seeking input from Alaskans about the issues they face in their communities. This survey will be conducted through one-on-one interviews by phone or video call, and aims to help us understand the needs of low-income Alaskans. Participants will receive one $25 Amazon Gift Card. To participate, click here!
Jammin’ for Justice 2021
Join ALSC for our annual Jammin for Justice event, held on Zoom! Jammin for Justice will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 4-6 PM. Tickets are by donation, with a minimum donation of $5. This year, you can safely join from the comfort of your home, while still enjoying music from local, Alaskan artists […]
March Volunteer of the Month: Satrina Lord
This months ALSC Volunteer of the Month is Satrina Lord. Aside from being an ALSC volunteer, Satrina works as a full time Information Management Supervisor for a federal agency here in Anchorage. She is also a wife, mother, and amateur photographer in her free time! Here is more on Satrina: Why did you choose to volunteer with […]
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 […]
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 […]
