@PALegalAidNet

Administering funding & support to our coordinated network of legal aid programs that provide free legal services to low-income Pennsylvanians in civil matters.

 Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA@LegalAidSEPAOct 1
"Kayden's Law: Implementation of Increased Protections for Children in Custody Cases" was the focus of an engaging panel discussion w/ legal aid attorneys from 4 organizations Sept. 17, 2026 @PALegalAidNet (PLAN) Statewide Training Conference, Harrisburg. @LegalMidpenn
Panelists included (from left) MacKenzie T., attorney with Northwestern Legal Services; Brian Doyle, LASP Staff Attorney & Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator; Laurie Baughman, Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy for MidPenn Legal Services; and Dyan Dinstel, Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services (NPLS).

ALT Panelists included (from left) MacKenzie T., attorney with Northwestern Legal Services; Brian Doyle, LASP Staff Attorney & Chester County Pro Bono Coordinator; Laurie Baughman, Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy for MidPenn Legal Services; and Dyan Dinstel, Staff Attorney, North Penn Legal Services (NPLS).

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA@LegalAidSEPAOct 1
Replying to @PALegalAidNet
@PALegalAidNet Conference Sept. 18, 2026, 2 LASP attorneys presented "VA Benefits: What They Are & How You Can Help." They introduced VA benefits & shared how attorneys can get involved in the impactful work of assisting veterans in obtaining VA benefits. #LegalAidMatters
Justice Simanek (at left), Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) Supervising Attorney, and Caillean Daily, VAP Staff Attorney

ALT Justice Simanek (at left), Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) Supervising Attorney, and Caillean Daily, VAP Staff Attorney

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Congratulations to Thelma Reese of @NLSAPGH on 59 YEARS of service. Thelma was awarded a PLAN Excellence Award in 2008. youtu.be/hWXIKDoiz8E?si=IVGX…

Thelma Reese - 2008 Excellence Award

Thelma Reese, Administrative AssistantNeighborhood Legal Services ...

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Neighborhood Legal Services@NLSAPGHSep 18
Please join us in congratulating Thelma Reese for 59 years with NLS! She's part of our amazing support staff and is our longest tenured employee! She joined us in 1967 and her work has been critical to providing client service and increasing access to justice for our community!
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA@LegalAidSEPASep 18
Join us to celebrate a Legacy of Justice! ✨ LASP 25th Anniversary Celebration "Stumbling Stones: The John Rosenberg Story"✨ 📅 Friday, Nov. 20, 2026 📍 Baldwin School | Simpson Center for Performing Arts, Bryn Mawr ✅ Sponsorships & tickets: lasp.org/25years
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Legal Services Corp.@LSCtweetsSep 2
Consumer legal cases are on the rise. In the latest episode of LSC’s Talk Justice podcast, legal aid leaders discuss growing financial and consumer legal needs — and how their organizations can help. 🎧 Listen: buff.ly/xZzKuE3 #LegalAid #ConsumerLaw #A2J
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Members of Pennsylvania’s civil legal aid community gathered last month for our annual MLK, Jr. Reception, where we were pleased to recognize the students who spent the summer contributing their time, energy, and talents to programs across the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network.
PLAN, Inc. summer interns pose with Deputy Director Liz Chacko at the 2026 MLK, Jr. Reception at the Civic Club of Harrisburg.

ALT PLAN, Inc. summer interns pose with Deputy Director Liz Chacko at the 2026 MLK, Jr. Reception at the Civic Club of Harrisburg.

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Many of our interns wrapped up their placements last week and are heading back to campus. We wish them the best in the year ahead and hope to see many of them again as future civil legal aid advocates!
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Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Compassionate Allowances List. palegalaid.net/news/social-s…
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Virtual Townhall: Two Systems, One Goal Examining Pennsylvania's Long-Term Care Systems for People with Developmental Disabilities - July 20, 2026. palegalaid.net/news/virtual-…
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Webinar: Immigrant Access to Medical Assistance Programs Under HR1 - July 8, 2026, 2:00 PM @PAHealthLaw @CLSphila @pahealthaccess #Clariffi palegalaid.net/news/webinar-…
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Join us this month as we recognize the 2026 MLK, Jr. Summer Internship Program cohort, hear from keynote speaker @SenatorHaywood, and celebrate the impact of their work throughout our civil legal aid network. Registration closes in two weeks! RSVP today: bit.ly/3SWP625
Invitation to a reception celebrating the 2026 cohort of the MLK, Jr. Internship Program. The reception will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Civic Club of Harrisburg.

ALT Invitation to a reception celebrating the 2026 cohort of the MLK, Jr. Internship Program. The reception will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM at The Civic Club of Harrisburg.

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PA Attorney General Dave Sunday has led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. palegalaid.net/news/attorney…
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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
PA Attorney General Dave Sunday
@PAAttorneyGenJun 10
Today, Attorney General Dave Sunday led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation’s largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans: attorneygeneral.gov/taking-a…
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Thank you to @peircelaw for directing more than $91,000 in cy pres funding to the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network! This support will help more low-income Pennsylvanians access free legal help from attorneys when they are facing serious civil legal problems.
Recognition graphic thanking Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. for directing more than $91,000 in cy pres funding to the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. The graphic includes the firm's logo and a group photo of attorneys and staff standing outside the firm's office.

ALT Recognition graphic thanking Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. for directing more than $91,000 in cy pres funding to the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network. The graphic includes the firm's logo and a group photo of attorneys and staff standing outside the firm's office.

Quote graphic featuring Aaron Rihn, Principal Attorney at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. Aaron Rihn praises the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's work providing legal services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians and highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice and critical legal help for those in need.

ALT Quote graphic featuring Aaron Rihn, Principal Attorney at Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. Aaron Rihn praises the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network's work providing legal services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians and highlights the importance of ensuring access to justice and critical legal help for those in need.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Legal Services Corp.@LSCtweetsJun 2
Civil legal services deliver both justice and measurable economic returns. For every $1 invested, communities see an average return of $7 through taxpayer savings, recovered income and stronger local economies. Learn more: LSC.gov/ROI
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Today is Pennsylvania’s 2026 primary election. If you are registered to vote, make a plan to cast your ballot today. Voters who are not affiliated with a major party can still vote on local ballot initiatives. Polls are open until 8 PM across Pennsylvania.
Stylized figure holding a ‘VOTE!’ sign above their head with circular text reading ‘Primary Election Day’ and ‘Polls Open Until 8 PM.’

ALT Stylized figure holding a ‘VOTE!’ sign above their head with circular text reading ‘Primary Election Day’ and ‘Polls Open Until 8 PM.’

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We’re grateful to Chief Justice Debra Todd for highlighting our statewide network of legal aid organizations in her 2026 Law Day message. At a time when many Pennsylvanians are carrying heavy burdens, civil legal aid and pro bono service make a real difference in people’s lives.
This is an image of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd.

ALT This is an image of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
PALawHelp News@PALawHelpNewsMay 11
Legal Aid Program to restore drivers licenses expands in Southwestern Pa. #SummitLegalAid #WESA wesa.fm/development-transpor…

Program to restore drivers licenses expands in Southwestern Pa.

A legal aid program to help individuals get their licenses back following a suspension has expanded from Washington County to nine other Pittsburgh-area counties.

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
PALawHelp News@PALawHelpNewsMay 11
Chester County United Way, in partnership Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania-@LegalAidSEPA, continues to help mobile homeowners significantly reduce property taxes through its Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program. mychesco.com/a/news/social-i…

Mobile Home Reassessment Initiative Sustains Property Tax Relief Efforts in Chester County -...

EXTON, PA — Chester County United Way, in partnership Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, continues to help mobile homeowners significantly reduce property taxes through its Mobile Home Tax...

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Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network retweeted
Neighborhood Legal Services@NLSAPGHMay 7
The 2026 PLAN Disability Law Group met in Harrisburg for training. It was a great opportunity to further their knowledge and discuss Social Security disability benefits in order to best serve our clients!
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