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Advocacy Center Community Empowerment Project Helps Nicole Clear Her Past To Build Her FutureMarch 27, 2025
When Nicole’s grandfather told her about the Charlotte Expunction Clinic at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, she didn’t know it would change her life. She had been carrying the weight of her past for more than a decade—over ten misdemeanor and felony charges that followed her everywhere, keeping her from opportunities she was working hard to… Read more: Advocacy Center Community Empowerment Project Helps Nicole Clear Her Past To Build Her Future
Advocacy Center Health Insurance Navigators Recognized With Consortium Member Impact AwardMarch 27, 2025
This week, we had the privilege of joining the NC Navigator Consortium, alongside community partners and advocates, to celebrate two incredible milestones: 15 years of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and more than 640,000 North Carolinians enrolling in Medicaid Expansion. These achievements mark significant progress in expanding access to quality, affordable health coverage across our… Read more: Advocacy Center Health Insurance Navigators Recognized With Consortium Member Impact Award
Termination of Unaccompanied Kids Program Affects Charlotte Center for Legal AdvocacyMarch 25, 2025
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2025 Kelly Lynn, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 980.202.7320, kelly.lynn@charlottelegaladvocacy.org Charlotte, NC – Immigration children will be forced to navigate the legal system alone, due to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminating nearly all of the legal work by the Acacia Center for… Read more: Termination of Unaccompanied Kids Program Affects Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
Struggling with Property Taxes? Free help is Available for Eligible HomeownersMarch 17, 2025
With property values soaring across North Carolina, many homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their housing costs, including property taxes. However, relief is available for eligible residents. North Carolina offers property tax assistance to low-income elderly, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans. If you qualify, you could receive a significant reduction in… Read more: Struggling with Property Taxes? Free help is Available for Eligible Homeowners
“Not only did I regain my child care assistance, but I also regained hope” : Advocacy Center Client Resolves Fraud ChargesMarch 14, 2025
Tad sought legal assistance from the Public Benefits Unit regarding a fraud investigation related to the Department of Social Services’ Subsidized Child Care program. As a result of the investigation, she faced a criminal sanction, a $1,000 fine, and owed a child care balance of $57,000. Advocacy Center Paralegal Meeka Clark and Tad worked together… Read more: “Not only did I regain my child care assistance, but I also regained hope” : Advocacy Center Client Resolves Fraud Charges

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