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11-21-19 Party with a Purpose

Thanking donors is so much fun! November 21, 2019 @ Boulevard Brewing Company

2019, Party with A Purpose, Special EventsBy Karen Cutliff November 22, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Cases of Note, Featured, News, UncategorizedBy Karen Cutliff October 2, 2019

We feel safer when we think domestic violence happens somewhere else to someone else. In reality domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. IT’S NOT JUST PUNCHES & BLACK EYES Domestic violence is best understood as a pattern of abusive behaviors – including physical, sexual, and psychological…

Looking for a speaker to wow your crowd?

Cases of Note, Featured, NewsBy Karen Cutliff September 27, 2019

Are you trying to find topics and a compelling speaker for your next meeting? Are you interested in learning more about what how and why Legal Aid matters to someone, somewhere on any given day in our region? We are excited to announce a new way for your business, organization, or faith community to learn…

Migrant Farmworkers Project Outreach 9-9-19

The Monday Night Migrant Farmworkers Outreach was busy busy! We had heaps of farmworkers and their families, There were many volunteers, including a group Bethlehem Lutheran in Warransberg. And Legal Aid staff members Perla Tapia (Low Income Taxpayer Clinic), Erin Bartling and Julie Larson (Migrant Farmworkers Project) answered questions about Legal Aid. Representatives from the…

2019, Mirgrant FarmworkersBy Karen Cutliff September 10, 2019

8/16/19 VAP Charity Golf Tournament

The 2019 Bar Plan Foundation Charity Golf Tournament for the Benefit of the Volunteer Attorney Project was super fun and a big success! Congratulations to Gilmore Bell on their big win! And a big shout to to all the golfers and volunteers who came out to support VAP!

2019, Special Events, VAP Golf TournamentBy Karen Cutliff August 19, 2019

Paralegal Karen Karnes receives Unsung Hero Award

Cases of Note, Featured, NewsBy Karen Cutliff August 12, 2019

The Missouri Lawyers Weekly Unsung Hero recognition program recognizes the employees attorneys rely on, day in and day out, to consistently help in the climb. The ones who rise to the occasion repeatedly despite a level of anonymity. Years ago, Karen Karnes took in a documentary about homelessness and poverty in America. She knew then…

Greedy relatives charged up Carmen’s credit card.

Consumer LawBy Karen Cutliff July 30, 2019

Carmen contacted Legal Aid after she was served with a summons in a credit card collection case. Carmen, an elderly widow with significant health problems, was scheduled for cancer surgery the following week. She was afraid that she would return from the hospital and her mobile home would be taken away from her because of…

Justice in the Schools project helped Brandi with a housing issue.

Guardianships/Education, Housing LawBy Karen Cutliff July 8, 2019

Brandi, a 27-year-old mother of two, lived in a Section 8 property. Because Brandi’s only income was Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), her portion of the rent was zero. Brandi’s lease came up for renewal and the Housing Authority of Kansas City conducted an annual housing quality inspection. The property failed due to several…

The Robert C. Welch Volunteer Attorney Project Awards

Cases of Note, Featured, NewsBy Karen Cutliff June 18, 2019

The Robert C. Welch Volunteer Attorney Project Award was created in partnership with the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association to recognize attorneys who, through their participation in the Volunteer Attorney Project (VAP), have demonstrated exemplary commitment to the delivery of pro bono services in our community. The 2019 recipients are: Teresa L. Anderson, Polsinelli,…

6-14-19 Justice for All Luncheon

Over 400 local attorneys, judges, elected officials, community leaders, and others gathered at the Marriott Muehlebach for Legal Aid’s 21st Justice for All Luncheon — our annual fundraiser to celebrate our community’s commitment to Justice for All! Teresa L. Anderson (Polsinelli), Sam Barfoot (Polsinelli) and Shane Hamman (Foland Wickens Roper Hofer & Crawford) received the…

2019, Justice for All Luncheon, Special EventsBy Karen Cutliff June 18, 2019

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