Blog: Stories of Justice

At 92 years old, Frederick had built a comfortable life in his subsidized apartment complex for low-income seniors. For more than a decade, he had called the same apartment home. Despite physical disabilities and chronic health conditions, he took pride in maintaining his independence and staying connected to the community he loved. That sense of...Read More

When Mayra moved in with her aging mother to help care for her after a stroke, she never imagined she’d soon be facing eviction. As her mother’s full-time caregiver, Mayra had given up her job to ensure her mother received the daily care she needed — from preparing meals to managing medications to helping her...Read More

After enduring years of domestic violence, Julie came to Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida seeking help with her Injunction for Protection and Paternity matters. The father of her children had been arrested for strangling her and she left with their children. However, even after separating from her partner, he continued to threaten...Read More

Safe, stable housing is essential to healthy aging. For seniors, like Margaret, it provides security, independence, and peace of mind. Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) works to protect housing rights so older adults can age with dignity and safety. Mold can be a tenant’s worst nightmare, especially for a disabled senior....Read More

Jenny came to CCLA not knowing what her options were. She was a victim of severe domestic violence at the hands of her abusive Husband. They were married and had two children, however, only one was a minor at the time Jenny came to us for help with a divorce. Jenny had been married to...Read More