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…
A Family’s Journey to Safety: How Legal Advocacy Changed Their Lives
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In the heart of Honduras, a father’s dream of running a barbershop to support his family turned into a nightmare. Gangs demanded extortion fees, threatening his livelihood and his life. In August 2021, with no protection from the government and the escalating death threats related to his inability to pay,…
Medicaid in NC: What You Need to Know
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Ver información en Español Medicaid is a federal and state-funded health insurance program that provides full coverage for some vulnerable low-income North Carolinians. It improves access to healthcare and health outcomes for North Carolinians by increasing access to primary care providers, regular checkups, preventative care, and care for chronic conditions.…
Funding for Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children at Risk
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There is no guaranteed right to a lawyer or legal representation in immigration court. This means that if you cannot afford an attorney, you must represent yourself in court in front of an immigration judge and against a trained government attorney. On Feb. 18, the federal government issued a stop work…
February 20, 2025 Proclaimed “Access to Justice Day”
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has proclaimed February 20, 2025, as “Access to Justice Day” in Charlotte. This proclamation coincides with World Day of Social Justice, a global observance dedicated to advancing fairness and equity in society. Proclamations issued by the Office of the Mayor provide an opportunity to recognize and…
