ALSC’s March 2019 Volunteer of the Month is the marvelous Lael Harrison! Lael is an extraordinary volunteer who has made a huge impact at ALSC due to the passion and energy she puts into helping those in need. Lael offers her time and services by taking on pro bono cases and most recently through the […]
UAA Housing Fair: Opportunity for free civil legal help for UAA students
UAA Student Activities and Commuter Programs will be hosting a Housing Fair on Wednesday, April 3rd in the Student Union Cafeteria from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. At the Housing Fair, Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Fair Housing Project will provide UAA students the opportunity for legal assistance for issues related to housing, public benefits, consumer issues, veteran issues, native allotments, […]
February Volunteer of the Month: Andy Harrington
ALSC is so happy to celebrate justice champion extraordinaire Andy Harrington as our February Volunteer of the Month! Andy has truly done it all in his ALSC career that has spanned nearly 4 decades – from serving as a staff attorney, to Executive Director, and now to pro bono volunteer. We are so appreciative to […]
January Volunteer of the Month: Sam Fortier
ALSC’s first Volunteer of the Month for 2019 is the amazing Sam Fortier! Sam has truly made a difference in the lives of ALSC’s clients through his long and passionate pro bono career. We are so appreciative to have Sam’s expertise and dedicated advocacy for our clients! Read on for Sam’s interview with ALSC: Why […]
December Volunteer of the Month: Joan Clover
We are thrilled to honor Joan Clover as ALSC’s December Volunteer of the Month! Joan regularly volunteers as ALSC’s family law Attorney of the Day. Through this role, Joan plays an instrumental role in helping clients navigate complex legal issues that significantly impact their lives. We are so grateful to have Joan as a volunteer, […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Jon Katcher
ALSC’s November Volunteer of the Month is Jon Katcher! We are so thankful to have Jon as a longtime volunteer at ALSC. Through his pro bono work, Jon has never been afraid to take on a complex or challenging case. He always does what it takes to make sure his client’s voice is heard in the […]
Fair Housing Rights of Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Webinar
On September 26, 2018, Alaska Legal Services Corporation will present a free webinar on Fair Housing Rights of Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Join us from 11am-12pm to learn more about federal and state laws protecting survivors who are trying to find and stay in their housing. This webinar will be especially helpful […]
New Pro Bono Opportunities!
Check out our newly updated Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunities for cases and activities ALSC is currently placing. If you are interested in volunteering with ALSC, please contact Laura Goss at 907-222-4521 or LGoss@alsc-law.org.
August Volunteer of the Month: Cindy Drinkwater
ALSC’s August Volunteer of the Month is the multi-talented Cindy Drinkwater! Some may recognize Cindy as a friendly face at the Cynosure Brewing taproom in Anchorage. We also know her as an extraordinary volunteer who makes a profound difference for our clients experiencing housing issues through ALSC’s Landlord/Tenant Helpline. In addition to her shift for the […]
Alaska Legal Services Corporation Awarded $304,297 Pro Bono Innovation Fund Grant
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Alaska Legal Services Corporation will receive a $304,297 Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant. LSC’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund is intended to encourage and expand robust pro bono efforts and partnerships to serve more low-income clients. Alaska Legal Services will use the grant to expand available […]
