Blog: Stories of Justice

Eve has struggled with depression and PTSD for over 10 years. Due to past traumatic events she endured, she is afraid of male strangers and has difficulty completing daily activities, such as going to the grocery store. Eve tried applying for Social Security disability benefits multiple times on her own, even attending a hearing with...Read More

Louis, a low-income senior who primarily speaks Creole, was facing an imminent eviction when he came to us. At that point, an eviction judgment had already been entered against him, and a 24-hour writ of possession was posted on his door. The sheriff was just hours away from forcibly removing Louis from his home. Louis’...Read More

Jane was a victim of domestic violence and was seeking an Injunction for Protection (restraining order). A Temporary Injunction was granted and Jane went to the initial hearing unrepresented. However, the Respondent came with his attorney. Jane did not speak English and was overwhelmed with the situation. She needed guidance for her case. Not only...Read More

Jim* worked his entire life doing hard labor until an injury on the job prevented him from working and he started getting SSDI benefits. While getting benefits, he developed a new condition which caused painful chronic tumors on the bottom of his feet. His doctors were baffled as to the cause of the tumors or...Read More

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