Legal Aid of Western Michigan

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We have a new opening for an Admin Assistant / Bookkeeper in our Grand Rapids office! The ideal candidate is highly detail oriented and organized with at least 1 year's experience in bookkeeping or HR. Fulltime, salaried, with benefits. lawestmi.org/careers/

Time’s running out to claim your refund from tax year 2022. The #IRS estimates the median refund amount is $686 for 2022, and that doesn’t include applicable tax credits. Don’t forget to file by 4/15 so you don’t leave money on the table: ow.ly/ofgo50YxHlt

If you need more time to file your taxes, request an extension from the #IRS and pay any tax you owe by the April 15 filing due date. Learn how at: irs.gov/extensions

Estate planning helps protect your family & makes sure your wishes are followed. Join us April 10 in St Joseph to learn more! Eligible participants will get a free consult with an estate planning attorney who can help with who can help with document preparation.

We're looking for a new Managing Attorney for our #Kalamazoo office! Find the posting and all the details at lawestmi.org/careers/. For best consideration, please apply by Friday, April 10, 2026.

Starting April 1, 2026, all five of our offices will have the same open hours: 8:30am - noon and 1:00 - 4:30pm. This change affects our Grand Rapids and Holland offices that have been on a 9-5 schedule.

Tenants! Watch to learn which repair and upkeep responsibilities belong to landlords and which belong to you: youtube.com/watch?v=Ttkhkj… Thanks for the great video, Lakeshore Legal Aid!

Spring can bring severe storms that knock out power. If you see a downed power line, always assume it's live, stay at least 35 feet away, and don't come in contact with anything it touches.

This winter's extended cold will push up heating bills. If you're struggling with home energy costs, check out our tip sheet on energy assistance and shutoff protections to help keep your household safe and warm. go.mi.gov/chtgp1892

Did you know that there are discounts available on phone and internet service for seniors and income-eligible households? Learn more about the state and federal Lifeline program: go.mi.gov/nf1fp1930

Join us this Friday at our Kalamazoo office to learn about estate planning and (if eligible) to get a free consult with an estate planning attorney!

The need for free civil legal aid is huge. In Michigan, 1 in every 6 people is eligible. 1 in 5 children. 1 in 5 rural residents. 1 in 7 seniors. And 1 in 11 veterans. To apply for services, call the office that covers your county - details here: lawestmi.org/i-need-help/.

DYK? There’s no legal right to a lawyer in civil cases. That’s why we exist – to ensure that those who can’t afford a lawyer still do get access to justice. Are you in need of civil legal help? Apply at lawestmi.org/i-need-help/. #LegalAidFact

Families that qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit also qualify for free tax preparation help from #IRS-trained volunteers. Find a free tax prep site near you: irs.gov/vita

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locator Tool will help you locate a nearby free tax preparation site operated by #IRS partners and staffed by volunteers. Get started at: ow.ly/YmgK50Y5X7a

Join us to learn about #estateplanning! Eligible participants will also get a free consult w an attorney to help with wills, powers of attorney, & transfer on death (Lady Bird) deeds. Fri Feb 27, 10am-noon. At our Kzoo office: 141 E. Michigan Ave., Ste 400, #Kalamazoo.

Did you know that some American workers can qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (#EITC) without children? For tax year 2025, the EITC is as much as $649 for taxpayers who do not have a qualifying child. See if you qualify today: IRS.gov/EITC #IRS

This #BlackHistoryMonth we celebrate the profound and costly contributions African Americans have made to the wellbeing of this country and the world. Black History Month was established by President Gerald R. Ford in 1976.

What rights do you have when you face an eviction from a mobile home park in Michigan? Michigan Legal Help can help you with that. michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/hous…