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Need help filing your income taxes? You may be able to get free assistance from trained volunteers or free online tools. Learn more in the article “Getting Your Taxes Done for Free.” 👉 michiganlegalhelp.org/.../getting-yo… #MichiganLegalHelp #TaxHelp

Preparing ahead can make recovery smoother after a natural disaster. Protect personal, financial and tax records and know where to find #IRS resources before you need them. Learn more: irs.gov/disasters

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⚠️ Getting FAP/SNAP in Michigan & told you must meet work rules? Use our FREE fillable Attestation Form to request one — or to show you’re already meeting the rules. 🔗 michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/publ… #MichiganLegalHelp #SNAP #FAP #MichiganBenefits

Michigan Legal Help was proud to participate in the 2026 Innovations in Technology Conference. We presented with Massachusetts Legal Help, LawHelp Minnesota, Ohio Legal Help, and Stanford Law School Legal Design Lab. #WhereAreWeWednesdays #LSCITC #AccessToJustice

🚨 Food Assistance Update 🚨 Check out the post below! 📬 Correction notices will be sent. 📞 If you’re affected, contact MDHHS: michigan.gov/en/mdhhs/insid… ℹ️ Learn more about FAP work rules: michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/publ…

⏰ There’s still time! Share feedback to help improve Michigan Legal Help. 💵 Chance to get paid: 2 respondents will receive a $20 gift card (email). ⏳ Open to the first 100 responses. 👉 umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7P… #UserFeedback #AccessToJustice

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📣 Now Hiring: Summer Law Clerk @MichiganLegalHelp is looking for a law student to join our team this summer! Make an impact by expanding access to justice across Michigan. ⚖️ 🔗 mplp.org/jobs/mlh-lsnta… #LawClerk #LegalJobs #AccessToJustice #LawStudent

New year, fresh start. 🎉⚖️ Starting or continuing a legal case in 2026? MichiganLegalHelp.org offers clear info and tools to help you move forward with confidence. #NewYear #MichiganLegalHelp #LegalHelpMI #AccessToJustice

⚠️ MDHHS says November FAP payments may be temporarily paused while waiting for federal funding updates. Check your MI Bridges account for updates or contact MDHHS with questions. 🔗 michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistan… #Michigan #FAP #SNAP

💡 Friday Feature 💡 Need help using Michigan Legal Help? Visit a Self-Help Center! They offer computers, internet, and in-person guidance to help you find legal info and forms. 📍 Find one here: michiganlegalhelp.org/self-help-cent… #MichiganLegalHelp #AccessToJustice #SelfHelpCenter

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a time to celebrate the history and ongoing contributions of Indigenous communities across Michigan and the U.S. Let’s listen, learn, and uplift Indigenous voices every day. 💙 #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CelebrateCulture

🍎 FAP benefits are expected to continue on schedule during the federal government shutdown. If it lasts over a month, reserve funds may keep payments going. Check with MDHHS or your caseworker for updates—some casework could face delays. #FAP #Michigan #MDHHS

💙 Medicaid and Medicare coverage will continue uninterrupted during the federal government shutdown. Some administrative tasks (like eligibility reviews or appeals) may face delays until full operations resume. #Medicaid #Medicare #Michigan

🆕 New on Michigan Legal Help: Unemployment Overpayments. Learn what it means if UIA says you were overpaid, your options to protest or ask for a waiver, and what to expect next. 👉 michiganlegalhelp.org/resources/empl… #Unemployment #KnowYourRights

💡 Even with the federal shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue. Retirees, disabled Americans & dependents will still get monthly payments. More info 👉 cbsnews.com/news/social-se… #SocialSecurity #KnowYourRights

🚨 Housing Update: You can find legal help through The Guide to Legal Help here 👉 michiganlegalhelp.org/guide-to-legal… More info 👉 nhlp.org/wp-content/upl… #HousingRights #KnowYourRights

It’s an official notice that a court case has started. You may need to respond or appear in court—don’t ignore it! ⚖️ Learn more 👉 michiganlegalhelp.org #KnowYourRights #LegalDefinitions

Moments like these remind us of the power of community and resilience—values we carry forward by helping Michiganders find legal information when they need it most. #NeverForget #AccessToJustice