Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network

Every day, civil legal aid helps older Pennsylvanians protect their stability and financial wellbeing by assisting with fraud, unfair debt collection, housing stability, and access to healthcare and public benefits. Learn more: palegalaid.net

Last call! Nominations for the 2026 Excellence Awards close at midnight. Help us honor the advocates, partners, and community leaders who strengthen civil legal aid across Pennsylvania. Submit here: bit.ly/2026Excellence…

How many counties rely on the programs in the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network for help resolving civil legal issues? All 67. We help people in every county of Pennsylvania address civil legal problems that put their housing, health, finances, and family stability at risk.

Throwback Thursday to past Statewide Training Conferences, where advocates from across Pennsylvania came together to learn, collaborate, and show their passion for civil legal aid. Just over six months to go until the 2026 conference! We can’t wait to see everyone again.

Need help paying your utility bill? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers cash and crisis grants to eligible households. Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply. Visit compass.dhs.pa.gov or call 1-866-857-7095.

There’s still time to nominate someone for the 2026 Excellence Awards — our annual event honoring professionals across Pennsylvania whose civil legal aid work improves lives in their communities. Nominations close on Monday, March 16, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/2026Excellence…

Every $1 invested in civil legal aid returns $12 to Pennsylvania’s economy. That means last year’s $6.7 million state investment generated an estimated $79.9 million for the Commonwealth through cost savings, increased stability, and economic gains.

With 14 organizations and nearly 70 offices statewide, our network is full of opportunities to make an impact! Learn why we love working for civil legal aid and join us in advancing access to justice for those who need it most. Start your search today: bit.ly/PLANjobs

Last year, nearly half of all cases handled by our network involved children. In domestic abuse cases, that number was even higher. When families reach out for help, their kids are part of the story too — and they deserve a safe path forward. Civil legal aid makes that possible.

It was great to connect with colleagues from across the Commonwealth at our reception with the Pennsylvania Bar Association on the opening day of the Conference of County Bar Leaders in State College.

Lost driver’s license? New program helps navigate process of regaining privilege. A new program at #SummitLegalAid helps people who’ve lost their driver’s license to get the privilege restored. community.triblive.com/news/3987427

❄ Service update for Mon, Feb. 23, 2026! ❄ LASP's Helpine & offices will be CLOSED due to the snow. Courts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties also are CLOSED. Info: lasp.org/events Apply online 24/7: lasp.org/apply

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Excellence Awards — and we need your help finding this year’s honorees! Know a professional, private bar partner, or community leader whose civil legal work is improving lives across Pennsylvania? Tell us about them: bit.ly/2026Excellence…

At the Legal Services Corporation’s Innovation Conference, Talk of ‘Radical Collaboration,’ Cutting-Edge AI, and Doing More with What You Have. #LawSites lawnext.com/2026/02/at-the…

Every day, civil legal aid helps survivors protect themselves and their children—creating a pathway toward stability, healing, and a safer future. Learn more about why access to civil legal aid matters: palegalaid.net

Weather Closure Notice Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today, 1/28/2026. Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572 or go online at nlsa.us.

Weather Closure Notice Due to the severe weather, all NLS offices will be closed to the public today. Our intake phone lines will remain open from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. To request services, call 1-866-761-6572. Online applications available at nlsa.us.

❄ALERT!❄ LASP’s Chester County Office will be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Chester County courts are also closed CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Many LASP staff will be working remotely. ✅Apply 24/7: lasp.org/apply County notification: lasp.org/events/snow-al…

❄️❄️ ALERT!❄️❄️ LASP's Helpline & offices are CLOSED Mon, Jan. 26, 2026 due to snow. Courts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties also are CLOSED Jan. 26. Apply online 24/7, visit lasp.org/apply. County notifications/links: lasp.org/events/snow-al….

Access to justice starts with meaningful access to a lawyer. Last year, our network helped nearly 81,000 households access free legal counsel—serving 176,500 Pennsylvanians, including 75,000 children. Justice matters. Visit palegalaid.net to learn more.