As a non-profit organization dedicated to pursuing justice for those in need, we are constantly striving to make a positive impact in our community. The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is pleased to introduce our newly elected Board Chair 2023-2024, Gwendolyn W. Lewis. With her at the helm, we are…
As States Purge Medicaid Rolls, Legal Aid Groups Step Up
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By Alison Knezevich Read more at: As States Purge Medicaid Rolls, Legal Aid Groups Step Up North Carolina resident Anthony Brooks spent the last few weeks rushing to schedule doctor’s appointments and procedures to treat his chronic heart problems. The 57-year-old is set to lose his health care coverage through…
Regresó el Límite de Tiempo de Tres Meses para el Programa de Cupones de Alimentos
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¿Qué es el límite de tiempo de tres meses? Empezando en julio 1, 2023, si usted es menor de 50 años y no vive con niños, solo podrá recibir cupones de alimentos durante tres meses, a menos que esté trabajando o cumpla con alguna excepción. Excepciones: NO tiene un límite…
The Return of the Three-Month Time Limit for Food Stamps
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Updated March, 5 2024 Ver información en Español What is the Three-Month Time Limit for Food Stamps? Starting July 1, 2023, if you are an adult under 53 (under 55 as of October 1, 2024) who does not live with children, you can only receive food stamps for three months…
Empowering Charlotte’s Senior Population: the Advocacy Center and their Local Partners Wills Clinic Benefited 25 Clients in Estate Planning
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Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, in collaboration with Bank of America, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and Mayer Brown hosted a highly successful Wills Clinic on June 27th, 2023. This event aimed to support older individuals who may not have the resources to pay for legal services, providing assistance to…
‘Unwinding’ could undermine Medicaid expansion in North Carolina
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By Jaymie Baxley DHHS thinks 300,000 could lose coverage following the end of a federal mandate that protected enrollees during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Medicaid expansion was signed into law earlier this year by Gov. Roy Cooper, it was widely heralded as a transformative event for uninsured people in North…
Toussaint Romain, CEO, Celebrates 1 Year
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We sat down with Toussaint for a mini-interview to hear more about his first year at the Advocacy Center. Q: Tell us about your first year as CEO at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy. A: The first year has been incredibly rewarding. I have been fortunate to step into an…
Advocacy Center Responds to Medicaid Changes
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On April 1st, pandemic-era protections that kept individuals enrolled in Medicaid were rolled back. The Local Department of Social Services (DSS) resumed redeterminations, reducing or terminating Medicaid coverage for those who are no longer eligible. Experts anticipated that approximately 300,000 North Carolinians would lose access to affordable health care as…
Local Immigration Org Expects Surge in Demand Following Title 42 Repeal
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By Ryan Pitkin With the repeal of the federal public health emergency order on May 11, residents will see a drop in COVID-19 tracking and testing, among other changes, while some non-residents face a more unsure future. Title 42, a provision that has been used to temporarily suspend immigration into the United…
“I want to move forward.”-Renita shares how she nearly lost her home and the stability the Advocacy Center was able to help her secure.
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Renita is quick to acknowledge the crucial role faith has played in her life. “I have been through so much, but I have always had faith that God would see me through it. Whenever I faced obstacles, he seemed to put the right people in my path.” Her strong faith…
