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…
Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy Names New CEO
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For Immediate Release: April 24, 2025 Kelly Lynn, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 980.202.7320, kelly.lynn@charlottelegaladvocacy.org Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center), a nonprofit civil legal services organization committed to pursuing justice for those in need, is pleased to announce the appointment of Larissa Mañón Mervin as its new Chief…
Our Health Insurance Navigators Are Leading the Way in Healthcare Access, and Now They’re Award-Winning
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At Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, we know that access to healthcare changes lives—and so does the dedication of the people who help make that access possible. As a part of the North Carolina Navigator Consortium, our federally certified Health Insurance Navigators provide free, unbiased assistance to individuals and families…
2024 Annual Report: A Year of Advocacy and Impact
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In FY 2024, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy served 11,774 individuals across our community. One of them was Renai (pictured second from the right with her sister and their grandchildren). When Renai faced the threat of losing her home to an unexpected lien, she turned to the Advocacy Center for…
2024 Annual Report: Message from our Chairperson
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The Board of Trustees is deeply grateful to our dedicated CCLA staff, donors and many supporters. In 2024, the Advocacy Center faced and succeeded through multiple challenges and changes. Through the incredible focus and hard work of our committed staff, we continued to deliver legal services for thousands of clients.…
