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Constance Files an Appeal with the DEO Background Constance* is 40 year-old-mother of four who collected unemployment compensation after her employer sent her home in early 2020 due to COVID-19. Constance later received a letter from the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) stating that she had an overpayment of state unemployment benefits of approximately $3,000....Read More

Board Member Profile: Travis Ruane Being from a small town, Travis Ruane knows the importance and how much of an impact a non-profit resource has on a community. He was looking to get involved with organizations that make a real difference when a colleague approached him about an open board position with Coast to Coast...Read More

John Offerdahl To Be Honored at Legal Aid Programs in Broward’s Bridge to Justice Breakfast Legal Aid programs in Broward County, Legal Aid Service of Broward and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida will jointly hold the 10th Annual Bridge to Justice breakfast fundraiser on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Signature Grand (6900...Read More

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week begins on Sunday, April 24, 2022 and will be observed through April 30, 2022. This weeklong initiative promotes victims’ rights and honors victims of crime and those who advocate on their behalf. Article I, Section 16 (b)(11)(e) of the Florida Constitution defines a “victim” of crime as a person who...Read More

Laura Pursues her Independence Background Laura* was going through the most difficult challenge of her life – she was undergoing treatment for breast cancer. However, that was not the only challenge in her life. Laura’s husband, Joseph*, had been arrested for battery and domestic violence against her during their brief two-year marriage. On top of...Read More