Summer 2026 Internships at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy – Apply by Oct. 24
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The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy offers 10-week internships to qualified and motivated undergraduate and law school students. We strive to provide an intensive, practical, and worthwhile internship for students who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income people in Mecklenburg County and beyond. Our interns work directly…
Justice at Work: Breaking Access Barriers to Employment
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This content was originally part of a Justice Lives Here newsletter. Click here to subscribe to get the latest news and updates from the Advocacy Center delivered directly to your email mailbox. Earlier this month we celebrated Labor Day, a holiday born from the labor movement’s fight for fair wages,…
Major Changes Coming to Health Coverage Access: What Consumers Need to Know
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Important changes to both Marketplace and Medicaid health coverage programs are scheduled to begin this year, significantly impacting low-income individuals, immigrant communities, and those who rely on coverage assistance programs. These reforms are the result of recent regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the passing…
Medicaid, Immigration & Your Information: What You Need To Know
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WHAT WE KNOW On 7/17/25, it became known that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services – an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – shared Medicaid recipients’ (not necessarily applicants) data with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for purposes of immigration and customs enforcement.…
Back-to-School Bash Brings Community Together at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
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As summer break winds down, children across Charlotte are ecstatic for the new school year. On June 23, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy celebrated the season of new beginnings with a Back-to-School Bash, welcoming 750+ children and families to the Advocacy Center’s office. Attendees stocked up on free school supplies,…
Reflections from the Annual Summer Intern Gathering in Raleigh
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This summer, Advancement and Communications Intern Abigail Stakes joined fellow interns from Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy on a special trip to Raleigh for the 2nd Annual Summer Intern Gathering. Below, Abigail shares highlights from the experience. Last week, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s summer interns had the opportunity to…
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy to Expand Services with Addition of Education Law Program; Transition From Council for Children’s Rights to Be Completed by September 2025
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For Immediate Release: July 17, 2025Kelly Lynn, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 980.202.7320, kelly.lynn@charlottelegaladvocacy.org CHARLOTTE CENTER FOR LEGAL ADVOCACY TO EXPAND SERVICES WITH ADDITION OF EDUCATION LAW PROGRAM; TRANSITION FROM COUNCIL FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 2025 Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center),…
Mark Your Calendar: Back to School Bash Set for July 23
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy will host its annual Back to School Bash on Wednesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its office at 5535 Albemarle Road. This FREE, family-friendly event is an opportunity for children and families to celebrate the season, connect with community resources, and…
Justice in June: Stand up for families. Stand up for safety. Stand up for justice.
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This month marks the launch of the Justice in June Campaign, a vital, month-long fundraising effort dedicated to providing life-changing legal services to the people in our community who need them most. At a time when social and economic challenges are putting increasing pressure on families across the country, the…
“Having Medicaid and all the help that I have is imperative for my baby”
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There are moments in life when the strength of a mother is tested beyond measure, but in those moments, we discover the depth of her love, resilience, and unwavering faith. For this mother, days are often a journey filled with both joy and heartache. She is a single mom, fighting…
