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Congress Funds Legal Services Corporation Grant for Coos County Legal Aid

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16

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Congress provided funding for the Legal Services Corporation to award a $424,686 grant to expand legal services in Coos County. This grant, from the Legal Services Corporation’s Pro Bono Innovation Fund, will fund a pilot program. The program aims to train community members, such as librarians and shelter advocates, to provide limited, on-the-spot assistance.

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Why it matters

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The funding supports an effort to improve access to legal services in Coos County by training local community members. This initiative helps people navigate public benefits and connect them to legal assistance for issues like housing or custody.

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Who's involved

CongressProvided funding through the Pro Bono Innovation Fund.
Legal Services CorporationAwarded the grant to expand legal services in the county.
Coos CountyThe county where the expanded legal services will operate.

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Legal Services Corporation
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Oct 16nhpr.org