Blog: Stories of Justice

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

Anna, 65 years old, was a victim of repeated verbal abuse from her boyfriend. One night, it turned physical when Anna’s boyfriend grabbed her by her hair and threw her to the ground. As she cried, he screamed, threatening to hurt her even more. Knowing she was injured, he grabbed Anna’s phone out of her...Read More

Midway through his lease, Harris, a senior with limited mobility, found himself in a confusing and dangerous situation: his landlord stopped accepting his rent payments. No matter how hard he tried to pay, he was turned away. This put him at serious risk of eviction—an outcome that would cause him to lose his Section 8...Read More

April is Fair Housing Awareness Month. Edith, an 80-year-old senior, made her small apartment in federally subsidized housing her home for over five years. It was her sanctuary, filled with memories and the small comforts of a life lived independently. But as the years passed, her disability made it increasingly difficult to keep up with...Read More

“It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate Carla Gardner as the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award from the Broward County Bar Association. As a paralegal with Coast to Coast Legal Aid, Carla embodies dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her tireless efforts behind the scenes ensure that our clients...Read More