A “Little Safe Place on Elizabeth Avenue”
Even before the pandemic, Melody and her family were facing a difficult year. Because of her husband’s heart condition and sister’s disability, Melody was the only member of her family […]
Ensuring health care for more people…
Looking Toward a New Administration
Friends, This has been an unparalleled election season for many reasons, among them occurring during a global pandemic and national protests for racial justice. We now know the outcome of […]
2021 Access to Justice Champions
We are grateful for those who are leading the way to fund our COVID-19 effort to ensure safety, stability, and security for all during these uncertain times. Your support enables […]
The 2020 Election
Friends, The 2020 election has been certainly unprecedented. Although ballots have already been cast in North Carolina and across the nation, we understand that we likely will not know the […]
Celebrate Pro Bono Week October 25th-31st, 2020
We have to shout it from the rooftops. Our Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program enables Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina–Charlotte to have […]
Voting in 2020
Have you made your plan to vote yet? In a historic election year, your voice deserves to be heard. Vote for #accesstojustice this fall. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy encourages everyone who […]
Executive Director, Ken Schorr, Recognized by NC Justice Center with Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations, Ken! We are immensely proud to announce that our executive director, Ken Schorr, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North Carolina Justice Center as a part of their 2020 Defenders […]
In Memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Notorious RBG.” . . . We are deeply saddened by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg was a champion for justice during her 27 years […]
CDC Eviction Moratorium: What you Need to Know
*Updated June 29, 2021. Original post September 10th, 2020* The federal government, through the Center for Disease Control, has announced a temporary halt on evictions through July 31, 2021 to […]
Living in Fear: Report Documents the Harm Inflicted on Immigrant Families, Children in Charlotte Area, Carolinas
Every day, immigrant families live in fear of separation and suffer from chronic stress while struggling to build a stable life in a community that keeps them on the fringes. […]