Legal Aid Society

@nashvillebiz David is an inspiring leader whose dedication to justice and community has shaped a remarkable legacy. His exceptional contributions to the legal field have positively impacted countless lives. We are honored to have him on our team. Congratulations, David! 🎉🎉

David Tarpley had never met a lawyer growing up. He had no idea what they were or what they did. But when he was told one of his favorite pastimes, arguing, was what a lawyer did for a living, he was sold. bizjournals.com/nashville/news…

We are 20 minutes away from kicking off our 2024 Breakfast of Champions!

In honor of Fair Housing Month, Legal Aid is partnering with The American Muslim Advisory Council for a community webinar on April 22nd at 12:00 CDT! Scan the QR code for more information.

DHS will be calling individuals whose SNAP benefits have been interrupted. Watch for these numbers: 1️⃣ 866-311-4287 2️⃣ 615-984-0902 3️⃣ 615-532-0762 You may also get a reminder text or robocall before the interview. Stay informed and be ready! 🤝 #DHS #SNAP

''For the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, landlord-tenant cases were its second-most common case type last year after family law cases, said Elizabeth Leiserson, eviction right to counsel project director for the organization." streetlightnews.org/legal-aid-case…

#DidYouKnow: To pay child support, the mandated payment amount is withdrawn from the paying parent’s paycheck by their employer. The employer mails the portion to the state child support collection agency, which directly mails it to the receiving parent.

Friendly Reminder! Join us as we discuss the Fair Housing Act, specific protections, and host an engaging Q&A. 📆 Save the Date: Dec 20 | 🕕 6:00 PM 📌 Agenda: Fair Housing Act Overview, Asian Community Protections, ❓Q&A, and wrap-up Where: facebook.com/lasmtc

Save the Date! The 5th Breakfast of Champions is on April 17, 2024 at 8 a.m. Thank you @RegionsBank for being our Presenting Sponsors THREE years in a row! Mark your calendars and spread the word! P.S. Interested in your company sponsoring us? Go to bit.ly/3RpPGSR.

Do you get SNAP/food stamps? Did you lose power or food during this weekend’s storms? ❗️You may be eligible for “replacement SNAP.” 💻 Go to the Tennessee Department of Human Services page at tn.gov/humanservices/… for instructions on how to apply.

You have simply blown us away with your generosity on #GivingTuesday! We are still tallying the donations, but do far we have raised over $30,000. THANK YOU to all who gave. There is still time to give. 🌐 Visit bit.ly/secondchancest…. #secondchances

Let's keep the momentum going! Thank you for to all the wonderful people who given today!. You can still help! Up to $5000 will be matched by a generous donor! Give at las.org.donate. #secondchances #GivingTuesday #thankyou #accesstojustice

There are so many ways you can support Legal Aid Society on #GivingTuesday. Become a volunteer! Give your time to: 1. Individual legal cases 2. Free legal clinics 3. Assist with clerical task in one of our eight offices. Sign up to volunteer today at las.org/volunteer!

How can you make a difference today? Give and help neighbors needing expungements, drivers license reinstatements, and voters rights restorations. When you donate during #GivingTuesday a generous donor will matched up to $3000. Give today at las.org/donate.

Happy #GivingTuesday! Exciting news. Up to $2,000 will be matched thanks to a generous donor. ❤️ Let's kick off the excitement early! Give today at las.org/donate!

This #GivingTuesday support our mission to help neighbors, like Jazzcelyn, access resources like expungements and drivers license reinstatements. 🌐 Visit bit.ly/secondchancest… to learn more and give today! #GivingTuesday

This November, let's lend a hand to those seeking a second chance. 🤝 Legal Aid Society empowers community members with past records to reintegrate with dignity. 💖 Join us in supporting our mission all month. Learn more:bit.ly/secondchancest… #GivingTuesday #CommunitySupport

Give to Legal Aid Society this #GivingTuesday so we can continue providing invaluable resources like expungements and drivers license reinstatements to our community members. Give online at bit.ly/secondchancest…. #rural #LAS #GivingTuesday #reentryservices

🌟 Join us for our Columbia office Open House event! 🏢 Tour our office 🤝 Meet our team 🌍 Learn about our mission for justice For more information and to RSVP, go to rb.gy/zg701. Questions? Contact Sarah McCormick at smccormick@las.org.

Belmont Law, Legal Aid Society of Middle TN, and the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk’s Office are joining forces to hold a FREE Expungement Clinic on Sept. 30 from 9am-1pm at the College of Law. Mark your calendars and join us to clear your record and embrace a fresh start.