Blog: Stories of Justice

When Ana made the difficult decision to leave her husband, she hoped to find safety and peace for herself and her children. Instead, the abuse continued. The couple married just a few years earlier, but Ana said she could no longer endure the sexual and verbal abuse she was experiencing. She described waking in the...Read More

A call from a concerned community member led CCLA to assist Jean, an older adult who appeared to be experiencing abuse and exploitation in her own home. What followed was a complex and deeply sensitive matter requiring patience, compassion, and thoughtful legal advocacy. Jean faced significant communication challenges, requiring CCLA staff to adapt every interaction...Read More

At 77 years old, Walter lives alone on a limited fixed income, relying entirely on his monthly Social Security benefits, along with subsidized housing and SNAP (food assistance), to cover life’s basic necessities. Every dollar is carefully budgeted, leaving no room for unexpected expenses. When his Social Security payment was suddenly reduced by more than...Read More

Silvia, a low-income senior, unexpectedly lost her job. Although she was looking for a new job, re-entering the workforce proved challenging due to her age and limited resources. She quickly fell behind on rent and returned home one day to find an eviction notice on her front door. Silvia did not understand the eviction process...Read More

Jonathan is a senior and honorably discharged veteran who lives in federally subsidized housing. Like many tenants, he set up automatic rent payments for the convenience and security of knowing his rent would always be paid on time. Unfortunately, the property management company, a large corporate entity, repeatedly charged him the wrong rent amounts. These...Read More