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Every year CCLA provides critical assistance to thousands of individuals who could otherwise not afford legal representation. We strengthen our community by stabilizing families in crisis, opening pathways to justice, and encouraging social and economic growth. Read the real-life human stories below that illustrate how your contribution can make a difference.
One night, Rosa was home with her son. Her ex-boyfriend is her son’s father. At that time, they were no longer together romantically, but they still lived together with their child. They slept in separate rooms. When she went to sleep that night, her abuser was not home. Her son was asleep in his bedroom, and she was in her room…
John had a rough year. First, his wife died. Then, he was evicted. John cannot read or write. He receives Section 8 housing assistance. The Housing Authority knows he cannot read or write. Yet, they did not explain paperwork to him, despite KNOWING that he cannot read or write…
Emily* has been getting Social Security disability benefits, as a disabled adult child, most of her life due to intellectual and learning disabilities. School was difficult for Emily and although she was in ESE classes, she did not finish high school. Due to her disabilities, Emily, who is now in her 40s, has never been able to work…
Chris is a 64-year-old Marine Corps Veteran. In October 2019, he went to the ER and was diagnosed with cancer. He had to stop working and had no health insurance. He obtained early Social Security retirement but the amount was not enough for him to pay his bills…
Peter is an 80-year-old Florida native and United States Marine Corps veteran. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 17 and never looked back. Tragically, the military discovered that Peter was engaged in a same sex relationship and sought to court martial him for “having engaged in homosexual acts.”
Read more stories on our Blog about our clients and staff which show the types of cases we help with and how your donation enables us to positively impact our community.
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