2018 Disaster Relief

Organization:

Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.

Amount:

$272,543.45

Program Area:

Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Grant Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2019

Description:

Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to the low-income individuals and families. Legal Aid established a toll-free phone line for North Carolina Hurricane Florence survivors to request free legal assistance, to provide volunteer attorneys to handle cases arising from hurricane related damage, and make case and outreach referrals. Funding awarded from the NC Hurricane Florence Relief Fund will be used for personnel (including fringe benefits) and direct start-up costs of hiring including training and equipment.

Contact:

Ms. Lesley Albritton224 S. Dawson StreetRaleigh, North Carolina 27601(252) 758-0113

Areas Served:

Region

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