Scammers are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting victims, especially in times of uncertainty. The more you and loved ones know about scams, the easier it is to spot and avoid them. Beware of Price Gouging North Carolina is under a State of Emergency and price gouging laws are…
Information about the CARES Act Economic Impact Payments (Stimulus Checks)
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Updated March 11, 2021. Originally posted April 6, 2020 IMPORTANT Notice: On March 11th, 2021 President Biden signed a the American Rescue Plan that included additional $1400 stimulus checks per eligible individual. Learn more about the third payments and the American Rescue Plan here. If you have questions about your…
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy launches new projects to support COVID-19 relief
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The need is everywhere. That’s why we’re here. Now more than ever, our community needs a champion to ensure equal access to justice for ALL during these challenging times. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is here to help anyone facing issues of safety, financial security and family stability during the…
Action Alert: Tell Berger and Moore No Excuses. Expand Medicaid.
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Health insurance and access to health care are more important now than ever before. No one should have to make the hard choice between getting critical care and making ends meet. But half a million people in N.C. do not have health insurance and thousands more are losing coverage with…
Student Borrower Advocates Call for Canceling Student Debt to Tackle Economic Fallout
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has joined advocates from across the country in calling on Congressional leaders to address student loan debt issues being exacerbated by COVID-19. Here is the letter addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority…
Información sobre Pagos de Impacto Económico de la Ley CARES
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Read in EnglishMuchas personas anticipan recibir los Pagos de Impacto Económico de la Ley CARES (por sus siglas en ingles). El Centro de Apoyo Legal de Charlotte quiere asegurarse de que las personas tenga la información que necesita para saber qué esperar y cómo obtener su pago. Cualquier persona con…
Action Alert: Advocate at home for a stronger N.C.
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A lot of us may be stuck at home, but we can still advocate for a stronger N.C. Our state is more vulnerable to COVID-19 than it should be, but our legislature can do the right thing by quickly enacting policies that preserve safety, financial security and family stability for ALL North Carolinians.…
COVID-19 Stimulus Payments: Protect Yourself from Scams
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From Arthur Bartlett, director of the N.C. Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic: WARNING: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning the public not to fall victim to a COVID-19 scam in which scammers are trying to intercept COVID-19 stimulus payments meant to provide financial support for Americans during the pandemic. For most…
COVID-19 Relief for N.C. Homeowners
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From Nicholas Holt, paralegal-advocate, and Leah Kane, senior attorney, of the Consumer Protection Program: In general, North Carolina homeowners are still required to make their contractual monthly mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis and their regular property tax and homeowner association (HOA) assessments. However, there are a variety of ways…
COVID-19 Update
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Mecklenburg County has established a website for local updates on COVID-19. Update March 16, 2020: Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic across our community and the nation. We are following guidelines that protect the health and well-being of our staff and their families, our partners, and the people we serve while maintaining our role…
