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Meet Stella: A Low-Income Senior with a Heart of Gold Stella, a low-income senior living on Section 8, had more than her fair share of responsibilities. She was not just trying to make ends meet, but also raising her grandchildren by herself. A Domino Effect of Struggles Begins When we met Stella, she found herself...Read More

Board Member Profile: Alejandro Larrazabal, Esq. This month’s featured board member is Alejandro Larrazabal, who currently serves as the Chairperson of the Board at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA). Mr. Larrazabal joined the Board of Directors for CCLA in May of 2021. He has dedicated a significant portion of his career to...Read More

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Patrick Giunta This month, we are proud to shine a spotlight on Attorney Patrick Giunta, who has dedicated his time and expertise to pro bono work volunteering over 300 hours of service to Broward Lawyers Care (BLC) in Broward County, Florida. As the recognized pro bono program within Legal Aid Programs...Read More

Story of Justice: Jose and His Family Face an Eviction Background Jose* and his wife faced financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. His hours cleaning offices had been severely cut. Even with Section 8 Housing benefits, he and his wife struggled to pay rent. When they fell behind in payments, their landlord filed an eviction...Read More

Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Jason Slatkin This month, we shine a spotlight on Jason Slatkin, an extraordinary attorney from Lorium Law in Ft. Lauderdale who has dedicated his time and expertise to over 34 pro bono cases for Broward Lawyers Care (BLC). Throughout the years, Jason has assisted individuals in critical need of help with...Read More