In 2010 … Charlotte was recovering from the Great Recession, which had destabilized thousands of people through job and home loss that eroded financial security. As a result, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy saw the overall community need for legal assistance increase by 15%, including an overwhelming need from families…
Standing in the Gap
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Boris “Bluz” Rogers composed and performed this spoken word piece on our community’s justice gap for Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina at the 2019 Justice for ALL breakfast. Learn more about Charlotte’s Justice Gap On the corner of 4th and McDowell stands a young…
ACCESS Matters: Lisa Howell
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Lisa Stockton Howell is a community advocate and president of Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s Board of Directors. She supports ACCESS to Justice because she understands the critical role lawyers and the legal system play in the most difficult issues our community faces–poverty, economic mobility and equity. Listen to Lisa…
2020 Access to Justice Champions
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We are grateful for those who are leading the way to support ACCESS in our community. These donors have contributed at the leadership level of $1,000 or more to the 2020 Access to Justice Campaign benefiting Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of North Carolina and bringing us…
Access to Justice Campaign Kicks Off for 2020
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Nearly 500 local supporters, attorneys, community leaders and advocates gathered to celebrate ACCESS to legal assistance in our community at the 13th annual Justice for ALL breakfast Oct. 23. The event officially kicked off the 2020 Access to Justice Campaign benefiting Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and Legal Aid of…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Emma Merritt
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Emma Merritt is an associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and a dedicated pro bono volunteer with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy through the Access to Justice Pro Bono Partners Program. Having done pro bono work since she became an attorney, Merritt brought her commitment to service to the Charlotte…
Marles Recognized as YWCA Emerging Leader
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YWCA Central Carolinas recognized Natalie Marles with the Emerging Leader Award during its Woman of Achievement Awards event Oct. 17 for her work ensuring marginalized people have access to health care, knowledge and justice. The annual awards event honors three generations of women who exemplify the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism,…
9-30 Recap of Healthcare Hot Topics: Access to Care in N.C.
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When it comes to health care in North Carolina, a lot is changing. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and CareRing recently hosted a policy update to help residents understand what’s changing and how we can protect access to care in our community. Learn about what is happening and use these…
Conozca Sus Derechos
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Usted tiene derechos. Sin importar su estado migratorio. Para protegerse usted y su familia, es importante saber sus derechos. You have rights regardless of your immigration status. To protect yourself and your family, you must know your rights. Nuestras organizaciones reconocen que la incertidumbre sobre el futuro puede causarles inquietudes…
Judge Promoted by Trump Administration Threatened a 2-Year-Old With an Attack Dog
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On March 30, 2016, in an immigration courtroom in Charlotte, North Carolina, a 2-year-old boy was doing what you might expect: He was making some noise. But Judge V. Stuart Couch—a former Marine known to have a temper—was growing frustrated. He pointed his finger at the Guatemalan child and demanded…
