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.…
Norma’s Story
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Norma is a passionate entrepreneur who poured her heart into starting her own business, Pan Dulce/Conchas, bringing the warmth of traditional Mexican bread to her community. But turning her dream into reality came at a cost—she had to leave her full-time job, losing the health insurance that came with it.…
John and Pattie’s Story
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When John and Pattie reached out for assistance with their estate planning, they did so as both father and daughter and as proud veterans, connected by a legacy of service to their country and their family. John, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, served in the Navy during the Korean…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Eric Spengler
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Ten years ago, Eric Spengler took on his first pro bono case with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (Advocacy Center). Through a Continuing Legal Education program, he learned about the wave of unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. and felt compelled to help—and that’s how he met Jonathan. Jonathan was just…
Advocacy Center Community Empowerment Project Helps Nicole Clear Her Past To Build Her Future
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When Nicole’s grandfather told her about the Charlotte Expunction Clinic at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, she didn’t know it would change her life. She had been carrying the weight of her past for more than a decade—over ten misdemeanor and felony charges that followed her everywhere, keeping her from opportunities…
Advocacy Center Health Insurance Navigators Recognized With Consortium Member Impact Award
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This week, we had the privilege of joining the NC Navigator Consortium, alongside community partners and advocates, to celebrate two incredible milestones: 15 years of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and more than 640,000 North Carolinians enrolling in Medicaid Expansion. These achievements mark significant progress in expanding access to quality,…
Termination of Unaccompanied Kids Program Affects Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
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For Immediate Release: March 25, 2025 Kelly Lynn, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, 980.202.7320, kelly.lynn@charlottelegaladvocacy.org Charlotte, NC – Immigration children will be forced to navigate the legal system alone, due to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services terminating nearly all of the legal work…
Struggling with Property Taxes? Free help is Available for Eligible Homeowners
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With property values soaring across North Carolina, many homeowners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with their housing costs, including property taxes. However, relief is available for eligible residents. North Carolina offers property tax assistance to low-income elderly, disabled individuals, and disabled veterans. If you qualify, you could…
“Not only did I regain my child care assistance, but I also regained hope” : Advocacy Center Client Resolves Fraud Charges
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Tad sought legal assistance from the Public Benefits Unit regarding a fraud investigation related to the Department of Social Services’ Subsidized Child Care program. As a result of the investigation, she faced a criminal sanction, a $1,000 fine, and owed a child care balance of $57,000. Advocacy Center Paralegal Meeka…
“Life Is So Much Better Now”: Low-Income Tax Clinic Corrects Misattributed $20,000 Tax Bill
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Sarah, a single mom of twins and a hairdresser, regularly pays her taxes every year when suddenly, she received a tax notice that she owed an additional $20,000. She didn’t know what was going on because nothing about this situation made sense. After contacting the IRS, she was told that…
