legal aid
noun
: aid provided by an organization established especially to serve the legal needs of the poor
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Current county initiatives include funding for new housing developments, a program that gives homeowners grants to help pay property taxes, a program that helps seniors with home repairs and partnerships with community organizations to provide legal aid to people at risk for eviction.
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Mary Ramsey
july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The board is fighting the lawsuit with pro bono legal aid, and no college resources will be used, Gharakhanian said.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The woman was on two lists for legal aid services in New Haven and Bridgeport, but the clock was ticking on her case.
—Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Check with local civic organizations or legal aid providers such as Centro Legal de la Raza or CRLA for more information.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
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Mary Ramsey
july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The board is fighting the lawsuit with pro bono legal aid, and no college resources will be used, Gharakhanian said.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The woman was on two lists for legal aid services in New Haven and Bridgeport, but the clock was ticking on her case.
—Renata Daou, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Check with local civic organizations or legal aid providers such as Centro Legal de la Raza or CRLA for more information.
—Bethany Wales, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
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“Legal aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20aid. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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