Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, Upcoming Events

April 7th is World Health Day “Doing Our Part by Providing Health Care Benefits”

This World Health Day, Lone Star Legal Aid participates in raising awareness by featuring its Houston Public Benefits Unit on its weekly Friday Law Talk on April 9, 2021, at 3 PM at http://www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid.  Lone Star Legal Aid’s Public Benefits Unit provides assistance to eligible individuals and families with obtaining Medicare, handing nursing home problems, … Continue reading April 7th is World Health Day “Doing Our Part by Providing Health Care Benefits”

Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, Upcoming Events

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces

Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Lone Star Legal Aid wants to educate the community on how sexual assault crimes have become more prevalent than ever before. Now is the time to educate others on how to create safe online spaces. As people engage online, we can all learn about digital consent and how … Continue reading April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces

Ness Selma Blog, News, Press Releases

Lone Star Legal Aid Attorneys Recognized for their Achievements During Women’s History Month

Houston, TX - Lone Star Legal Aid is honored to recognize two women that have received prestigious awards during Women's History Month. Both of these women are making changes within the civil justice system to restore human dignity, heal broken lives, and enhance safety, civility, justice, and equity through their work. Sonia Lopez, Director of … Continue reading Lone Star Legal Aid Attorneys Recognized for their Achievements During Women’s History Month

Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, COVID-19, Survivor Services

Tax Fraud and Identity Theft – Daughter Frauds Father Out of Receiving his Stimulus Check

Because Jordan was incarcerated for 10 months, he was unable to file a tax return for the 2019 tax year. As a result, when the pandemic hit in 2020, he did not receive Economic Impact Payment (EIP) or stimulus payment. He was frustrated and confused because he understood that every American was eligible as long as … Continue reading Tax Fraud and Identity Theft – Daughter Frauds Father Out of Receiving his Stimulus Check

Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, COVID-19

Connecting Texas Kids To Medical Coverage – How COVID-19 has Impacted Family Life

The COVID-19 global health pandemic has caused widespread damage, including damage to the economy, right here in the United States. Families are suffering. They are desperate for money, food, shelter, and now, they need benefits to feed their families and take care of their children. COVID-19 has impacted family life, but thankfully Lone Star Legal Aid … Continue reading Connecting Texas Kids To Medical Coverage – How COVID-19 has Impacted Family Life