Legal Aid of Southeastern PA

LASP helps thousands of individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Mongtomery counties with the aid, support, & generosity of our donors, funders, staff, board, volunteers & community partners. We thank you all for helping us achieve these milestones & more in 2023-24.

🔸Volunteer spotlight🔸Every Thursday, #probono attorney Kate Roth helps Bucks County tenants navigate eviction court in Morrisville. More attorneys are needed. Training & support available. Email probono@lasp.org. @buckscountybar @BCOpportunity bit.ly/Writs-summer-2…

🧡NEW LASP outreach!🧡 Join us in Pottstown July 16 @YW3CA! 🗓Thur, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 & Dec. 17, 2026 ⏰ 3-4:30 p.m. (during part of the Dignity Market) 📍 YWCA Tri County Area, 301 King St., Pottstown 19464 Stop by LASP’s table. No appt needed.

Heavy rain can quickly cause dangerous flooding. Stay safe if severe weather is in your forecast today: • Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never drive through flooded roads. • Have multiple ways to receive alerts. • Stay weather-aware and follow instructions from local officials.

Is it hot or is it hot? Tips to keep you & your family safe: - Drink plenty of water, even if you’re not thirsty! - Take breaks in the shade or indoors. - Wear light, loose clothing & a hat. - Never leave kids alone in cars, even for a minute. -Watch for heat illness symptoms.

Low-income Americans do not receive any or enough help for 92% of their civil legal problems. 🔸LSC 2022 Justice Gap study: justicegap.lsc.gov 🔹PA profile: lsc.gov/grants/our-gra… #LSCMatters @lsctweets

Bucks County PFA Court #probono opportunities! Choose any day(s). Volunteers for plaintiffs especially needed: * Wed, Aug. 12 & 26, 2026 📍Bucks County Justice Center, Doylestown ☑️Plaintiff: contact dmccarty@lasp.org ☑️Defense: contact @buckscountybar

2026 Chester County Mobile Home Tax Reassement Project Apply by Fri, July 17! Join 1,100+ Chesco mobile home owners who have already gained tax savings through this impactful program between LASP & @UWChesterCounty. ✅UnitedForMobileHomes.com / 877-429-5994 M-F 9a-1p

🔹Welcome to LASP, Vanessa Starr!🔹She joined LASP July 1, 2026 as Development Officer. For 23 years, she has supported southeastern PA nonprofits by advancing initiatives that make a meaningful difference for individuals & communities they serve. Alum: Bloomsburg University

🔸 Welcome to LASP, Karla Goebel! 🔸 Karla Goebel joined LASP July 1, 2026 as Doylestown Paralegal. She is a recent @KutztownU graduate & earned a paralegal certificate from @LehighCarbonCC.

🔹Welcome, Cynthia Haskin!🔹She joined LASP July 1, 2026 as Regional Helpline Supervising Attorney. Cynthia has served at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Minneapolis, Philadelphia Legal Assistance, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia & more. Alum @TempleLaw @RhodesCollege

✨APPLY BY JULY 17! ✨ @UWChesterCounty & LASP are teaming up again this summer to provide free tax assessment appeals. 🔸We've helped 1,100+ mobile home owners since 2019! ✅Apply: UnitedForMobileHomes.com & fill out form, or call LASP at 877-429-5994 Monday-Friday, 9a-1p

Summer Writs is out @buckscountybar! * Volunteers help Bucks seniors plan for future (p11) * Helping navigate eviction court in Bucks County: 1 #probono attorney & a community partnership (p12-14) * Hunger in Bucks County (p23-25) * Pro Bono honor roll (p35) * & much more!

Join us for free legal outreach July 7-Aug. 6, 2026. ✅Details: lasp.org/events 📍Conshohocken, Phoenixville, Exton, Coatesville, Lansdale, Fairless Hills, Chester City (Delco), Norristown @RepGregScott @phxville @UWChesterCounty @YW3CA @RepProkopiak @crozerlibrary

Did you know? Low-income Americans did not receive any or enough legal help for 92% of their civil legal issues. ~ LSC's 2022 Justice Gap study LASP helps people address civil legal needs in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties. justicegap.lsc.gov @LSCtweets

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Across the country, LSC grantees are changing lives and strengthening communities. Catch the latest edition of Grantees in the News to see how legal aid organizations are expanding access to justice every day.

Whether you're waiting for Match Day⚽, 250th birthday festivities🎈or a cooldown🌞, apply for a role that makes a difference every day. Legal aid changes lives. Join a team committed to equal justice & helping people gain a fair shot in court. ✅lasp.org/careers

NORRISTOWN - Veterans gained insights into local resources for discharge upgrades, VA benefits, Veterans Treatment Court, court support, free civil legal aid, & the Reuniting Family Bail Fund in @montco_pa. The program, “Courts, Boards, Benefits and Bail,” was June 25, 2026.

Join us this month as we recognize the 2026 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program cohort, hear from keynote speaker @SenatorHaywood, and celebrate the impact of their work throughout our civil legal aid network. Registration closes in two weeks! RSVP today: bit.ly/3SWP625

LASP announces its new Board leadership for 2026-28, elected at the June 10, 2026 board meeting. Terms begin July 1. 🔸Donna Cantor, President 🔹Lindsay Childs, Vice President 🔸Gregory Nardi, Treasurer LASP looks forward to working with the Board & officers to advance justice!