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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

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Virtual Outreach Schedule for the Week of March 22nd

We have a busy week of lives ahead of us aimed to provide a multitude of resources for Texas residents from several of our community partners. Tune in at www.facebook.com/LoneStarLegalAid to catch one of our presentations listed below.  Tuesday, March 29, 2021 at 1:00 PMOur Military and Veterans Unit will be collaborating with Baylor Veterans' Clinic to … Continue reading Virtual Outreach Schedule for the Week of March 22nd

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

COVID-19 Pandemic and Domestic Violence: One Year Recap

Challenging circumstances like the COVID-19 health pandemic have increased tension between intimate partners and reduced access to resources. Domestic violence has increased since the beginning of the pandemic, and now one year later, cases are still rising.  The same can be said for child and animal abuse. Even though the public has been encouraged to … Continue reading COVID-19 Pandemic and Domestic Violence: One Year Recap

Natalie Cochran Blog, Community Advocacy, Community Education, News

Identity Theft – Financial Eligibility & Identity Restored

Doctors diagnosed Joseph with Progressive Glaucoma, which is an eye condition that causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in permanent vision loss. He was told his eyesight would gradually fade over several years until he was blind, but little did he know he would be involved in an accident that would dramatically change his … Continue reading Identity Theft – Financial Eligibility & Identity Restored